Adventure Pass Changes in 2025

Due to software issues affecting all libraries using the service, the Des Moines Public Library’s Iowa Adventure Pass program will no longer be available in 2025. Any reservation already made for 2025 will be honored, but we encourage anyone with a current reservation to print those passes immediately. Customers can make new reservations for passes that must be used by December 31, 2024. We hope to reintroduce the service at a later time, and we apologize for the inconvenience. 

Book Spine Poetry Challenge

Program Type:

Educational, Gaming, Play & Learn

Age Group:

Children, Teens
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Program Description

Event Details

Celebrate National Poetry Month with our Book Spine Poetry Challenge at the South Side Library! Drop in all day and make a poem using the books in our library! Stack them up and make a book spine poem! When you're finished, show a librarian at the Information Desk your poem and win a small prize!  For youth ages 6-18. 

Disclaimer(s)

Indoor Program (2021)

This program is hosted indoors.  Please observe social distancing and follow local COVID-19 safety mandates. Hand sanitizer will be provided and staff will do their best to ensure any shared materials are disinfected between use. This program is subject to COVID-19 safety protocol updates, including room capacity limits. Please check our website for updates.