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. 

Ending The Silence For Families

Program Type:

Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Adults, All Ages
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Program Description

Event Details

Ending the silence for families is an interactive presentation that helps families to learn about the warning signs of mental health conditions as well as what steps they should take to find and provide support for their child or loved one. This presentation includes a young adult living with mental illness who shares their journey of recovery and a second presenter that will deliver the presentation. Attendees of the presentation will have the opportunity to ask questions and gain understanding of an often-misunderstood topic. Through dialogue, we can help grow the movement to end stigma.

We'll have quiet activities available for children in the room during this presentation, and you're welcome to bring children. However, we won't have staff offering childcare; you'll still be responsible for them.

If you're interested in an Ending The Silence program focused primarily on adult mental health, check out other DMPL libraries in early August!

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

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.