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. 

Surprise Animal Rocks

Program Type:

Play & Learn

Age Group:

Birth-Preschool, Children
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Event Details

Join Miss Jennifer as she teaches everyone how to make surprise animal rocks.

Supplies you will need:

  • Baking Soda
  • Water
  • Bowl
  • Something to put inside the rocks like a small plastic animal (make sure it is something that can get wet)
  • Spray Bottle
  • Vinegar
  • Tray or cookie sheet

This video illustrates the chemical reaction between baking soda and vinegar.