Adventure Pass Ending in 2025

Due to circumstances outside of our control, the Des Moines Public Library’s Iowa Adventure Pass service 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. 

Summer Reading Kick-off!

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Educational, Gaming, Performances, Play & Learn

Age Group:

Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens
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Program Description

Event Details

Kick off the 2024 Summer Reading Challenge with an afternoon of fun for youth of all ages!

Littles

  • Live musical performance with Mister K’s Clubhouse (1:30-2 PM)
  • Enjoy open play and crafts inspired by Simple Steps!

Kids

  • Make your own slime and 3D art!
  • Play fun games and win prizes!

Teens

  • Comics workshop with Basi Affia of Sensi’il Studios (1-3 PM)
  • Play Switch games and create manga-inspired art

No matter what age you are, don't skip the photo ops with magical princesses, awesome superheroes, and our favorite community mascots!

But that's not all: this is the Summer Reading Kick-off, after all. Youth ages 0-18 can register for Summer Reading and get a free book with a special Summer Reading Kick-off bag!

Disclaimer(s)

Central Parking

Free library parking is available in Central's underground parking garage for two hours per visit. Parking around the library is metered at various costs from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday.

Children’s Program

Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.