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. 

Spooky Scavenger Hunt

All Day
Children
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Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: , Gaming
Event Details:

Visit the Children's Area October 26-31 to take part in our Spooky Scavenger Hunt. Find all of the pictures and receive a prize.

Friends of the North Side Library Rummage and Bake Sale

8:00am - 2:00pm
All Ages
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Library Branch: North Side Library
Room: North Side Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Book Sales
Event Details:

Join us for our annual Friends of the North Side Library Rummage and Bake Sale from 8 am-2 pm! One man's trash is another man's treasure.

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.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Kid's Craft Day: Monster Masks

10:00am - 4:00pm
Children
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Library Branch: South Side Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Kids! Drop in at South from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM for our Kid's Craft Day! This week, kids can decorate and take home a monster mask just in time for Halloween in our Elementary Area! For youth ages 3 and up.

Disclaimer(s)

Children’s Program

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

Legos at the Library

10:00am - 4:30pm
Children
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Library Branch: East Side Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Play & Learn
Event Details:

Build and create with Legos in the children’s area! All ages.

Furry Tales with Shanti

10:30am - 11:30am
Children
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Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library
Room: Franklin Avenue Rosie's Rocket
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Come to the library and hang out with therapy dog Shanti. Shanti is a licensed therapy dog who is excited to meet some new friends. He will be in the Children's Area from 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Furry Tales with Caper

11:00am - 12:00pm
Birth-Preschool, Children
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Library Branch: South Side Library
Room: South Side Children’s Area
Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Children are encouraged to read with Caper, the therapy dog, at South! Caper is a friendly Pembroke Welsh Corgi who loves to hear stories! Walk in and choose a book to read to Caper in the Children's Area! For youth ages 3-12.

Paint Yourself Calm

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Adults
Required
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Library Branch: South Side Library
Room: South Side Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
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Event Details:

Attend this guided class, led by watercolorist Lisa Christensen. You will complete a calming project that will allow you to paint and practice mindfulness. All skill levels are welcome.