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. 

Summer Science-Catapults

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Educational, Take & Make

Age Group:

Children
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Program Description

Event Details

Make your own Catapult!  

Visit Witmer Park from 3:00 PM to 3:45 PM for this free program with Miss Jennifer where children will explore science through activities and experiments.  This time we will be making catapults out of popsicle sticks.  

Come prepared to get dirty and bring your own chair or blanket if you want to avoid sitting on the grass.

Activity will be available while supplies last. This program is recommended for ages 5 and up.

In case of rain, this event will be cancelled and the materials for this project will be available for pick-up at Franklin Avenue Library to complete at home. 

Central Iowa Shelter & Services will serve a free meal at this location after the program.  The meal is free and available to anyone.

Disclaimer(s)

Children’s Program

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

Inclement Weather

This program is hosted outdoors. In case of inclement weather please check back here for updates.