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.

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Name: Fall Fun Scavenger Hunt!
Start: 2021-11-01
End: 2021-11-07
Location: Central Library

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Branches	Central Library		East Side Library		Forest Avenue Library	Franklin Avenue Library			North Side Library	South Side Library		DMPL Systemwide
Rooms	No room assigned	Central Library Gateway Gallery	No room assigned	East Side Library Lawn	No room assigned	Franklin Avenue Children’s Area	Franklin Avenue Meeting Room	Franklin Avenue Rosie's Rocket	North Side Meeting Room	No room assigned	South Side Children’s Area	Zoom Meeting Room	Zoom Program Room
All Day	This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Fall Fun Scavenger Hunt! All Day 11/1 - 11/7 Birth-Preschool, Children This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play & Learn, Take & Make Event Details: Visit the Central Library Children's Area for a Fall Fun Scavenger Hunt. Find all the fall pictures on your scavenger hunt card and win a cool prize!		This event is in the "All Ages" group. Day of the Dead Ofrenda All Day 10/28 - 11/3 All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Side Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Exhibits Event Details: Come to the East Side Library's entryway to see a Day of the Dead ofrenda built by Latinx Immigrants of Iowa in partnership with the Des Moines Public Library. The exhibit includes flowers created by Library visitors throughout October in me		This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Galaxy Take and Make All Day 11/1 - 11/6 Children, Teens This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: It's all about space with this make and take. Mix up a batch of gooey slime and make a rocket launcher. This activity is intended to be done with parental supervision. As supplies last, best for ages 8+. Disclaimer(s) Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.	This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Storytime To Go Bags All Day Birth-Preschool This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Children’s Area Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes, Take & Make Event Details: Visit the Franklin Library every Monday to pick up a different Storytime To Go Bag. Each bag will include rhymes, songs, and book suggestions for babies and preschoolers along with literacy activities. The storytime bags are recommende		This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Nocturnal Animals Scavenger Hunt All Day 10/31 - 11/4 Birth-Preschool, Children This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Rosie's Rocket Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Find all the nocturnal animals hiding in the library.		This event is in the "Children" group. Kid's Take and Make: Day of the Dead Suncatchers All Day 11/1 - 11/2 Children This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: South Side Library Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, Take & Make Event Details: Stop by South and take a Day of the Dead skull suncatcher, or calavera, to decorate at home! This program is intended for children 5 years and older. Items are available while supplies last.	This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Storytime To Go Bags All Day Birth-Preschool This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Children’s Area Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes, Take & Make Event Details: Visit the South Side Library each week to pick up a different Storytime To Go Bag. Each bag will include rhymes, songs, and book suggestions for babies and preschoolers along with literacy activities. The storytime bags are recommended
1:00pm		This event is in the "Adults" group. The Outreach Project 1:00pm - 3:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Gateway Gallery Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: The Des Moines Public Library is partnering with area organizations to connect people with community resources. Community advocates will provide information about community resources like meal sites and shelters. 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.
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3:00pm				This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Winter Survival with Polk County Conservation 3:00pm - 3:30pm Children, All Ages This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Side Library Room: East Side Library Lawn Age Group: Children, All Ages Program Type: Educational Event Details: Join us for a special outdoor presentation on Winter Survival: How to animals survive the harsh winter. We’ll learn what kind of unique strategies Iowa animals use to shake off the cold while bundling up outside on the library lawn! Disclaimer(s) Outdoor Program This program is hosted outdoors. In case of inclement weather please check back here for updates.					This event is in the "Adults" group. Typing Club 3:00pm - 4:00pm Adults Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: North Side Library Room: North Side Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Computers & Technology Required Seats Remaining: 3 Event Details: Would you like to learn how to type or improve your keyboarding skills at your own pace? The library can help! Visit the North Side Library every Monday at 3pm to practice and get one on one assistance. Laptops will be provided.
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4:00pm							This event is in the "Teens" group. Day of the Dead Luminaries / Día de los Muertos Luminarias 4:00pm - 4:45pm Teens Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Required Seats Remaining: 13 Event Details: This Day of the Dead, come to the Franklin Avenue Library to create your own skull lamp in memory of your friends and relatives who have passed away. 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.					This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Resume Basics for Young Adults! 4:00pm - 6:00pm Teens, Adults Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: DMPL Systemwide Room: Zoom Meeting Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Educational Required Seats Remaining: 14 Event Details: Join us on Zoom to improve your resume game with experts from Iowa’s own Connect 2 Careers!
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5:30pm													This event is in the "Adults" group. Writers' Workshop ONLINE 5:30pm - 6:30pm Adults Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: DMPL Systemwide Room: Zoom Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational Required Seats Remaining: 5 Event Details: Join us online for the DMPL Writer's Workshop on the first* Monday of the month from 5:30-6:30 PM. Share samples of your work and receive feedback from other writers in the group. 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.
5:45pm							This event is in the "Adults" group. Social Security Planning 5:45pm - 7:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: Social Security Benefits & Advanced Filing Strategies Ways to avoid higher taxation of Social Security benefits Choosing the right age to file your benefits 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.
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6:30pm												This event is in the "Children" group. Native American Culture for Kids with CultureAll 6:30pm - 7:15pm Children Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: DMPL Systemwide Room: Zoom Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, , Take & Make Required Seats Remaining: 31 Event Details: Families! Join the South Side Library via Zoom and celebrate Native American Heritage Month with a special presentation from CultureAll at 6:30 p.m.
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