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. 

Day of the Dead Luminaries/Día de los Muertos Luminarias

All Day
Children, Teens
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Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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. For ages 8-18.

Spooky Scavenger Hunt

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

Creepy creatures are hidden around the children's section. Each one holds a letter that spells out a secret code. solve the puzzle and win a prize!

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.

Preschool Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Birth-Preschool
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Library Branch: South Side Library
Room: South Side Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth-Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Join Miss Janee for stories, rhymes, songs, movement, and occasional crafts/activities that build literacy and kindergarten-readiness skills. Ages 3-5.

Preschool Storytime

10:15am - 10:45am
Birth-Preschool
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Library Family Room
Age Group: Birth-Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs, and movement that build literacy and school-readiness skills.

Play, Grow, Learn!

10:15am - 12:00pm
Birth-Preschool
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Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library
Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth-Preschool
Program Type: Play & Learn
Event Details:

Play, Grow, Learn! is an opportunity for you to use the Imagination Station to explore early literacy tips and books, play with others, and develop early literacy skills using Forest Avenue Library's space and toys.

Spooky Stories!

10:30am - 11:00am
Children
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Library Branch: East Side Library
Room: East Side Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: , Storytimes
Event Details:

Celebrate Halloween with an all ages storytime full of silly scares, crafts, games and more! Wear a costume if you dare. All ages welcome!

Storytime

10:30am - 11:15am
Birth-Preschool
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Library Branch: North Side Library
Room: North Side Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth-Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

On Thursdays, children and their caregivers can enjoy stories, rhymes, fingerplays, and songs together, followed by a period of free play or drawing.

Job Seekers

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Required
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Library Branch: North Side Library
Room: North Side Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Visit us every Thursday afternoon to receive guidance in searching for jobs. We will use Google Tools to help you create an email account, build a simple resume, and apply for jobs.

Nailed It for Tweens/Teens: Halloween Edition

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Children, Teens
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Library Branch: South Side Library
Room: South Side Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts,
Event Details:

Teens and Tweens! Do you love to decorate food? Try your hand at decorating a recreating a delectable treat with our version of the Netflix hit show "Nailed It!".

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

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

Harry Potter Party

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens
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Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library
Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, , Gaming
Event Details:

Calling all muggles! Journey to Hogwarts for a magical adventure through the world of Harry Potter. There will be games, crafts, trivia, and activities from the Wizarding World.

Free Flicks at North Side: "Secret Life of Pets 2"

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Children, All Ages
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Library Branch: North Side Library
Room: North Side Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, All Ages
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Drop into North Side and enjoy a free showing of the Secret Life of Pets 2. Popcorn will be provided!

Disclaimer(s)

Children’s Program

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

Food Allergies

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

Stories, Songs, and Stretches!® (Yoga de Cuentos y Canciones Bilingüe)

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Children
Required
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Library Branch: East Side Library
Room: East Side Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Play & Learn, Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Join us for a fun bilingual program that is inspired by Yoga, and informed by science. We will focus on basic Yoga poses, as well as yoga-inspired movement and stillness to support your child’s early learning.

SCI Code Camp: E-Textiles

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Children, Teens
Required
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Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library
Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Join the Science Center of Iowa for the third in a three-part camp series.

Bilingual Storytime/Cuentos en Español e Inglés Para Toda la Familia

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children
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Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library
Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Enjoy stories, rhymes, songs and crafts in English and Spanish.