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. 

Sensory Saturday with an ARL Therapet

9:00am - 10:00am
Children
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Library Branch: East Side Library
Room: East Side Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Educational, Play & Learn
Event Details:

Join us for a special visitor from the Animal Rescue League's Therapets program today at 9:30 AM! Between 9:00 AM-10:00 AM, the East Side Library invites families and children with special needs to borrow materials and enjoy the library.

Friends of the North Side Library

10:00am - 11:30am
Adults
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Library Branch: North Side Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Library Meeting
Event Details:

Join us for our Friends of the North Side Library meeting from 10 AM-11 AM. New members welcome.

Kid's Art Cart

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

Kids and Families! Visit the Art Cart at South from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM in the Elementary Area! We'll have different art projects that are self-led to choose from to make and take! For youth ages 3 and up.

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.

Dinovember Party

11:00am - 11:45am
Children
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Library Branch: East Side Library
Room: East Side Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Get ready to ROAR at the East Side Library during our Dinovember celebration. Go on a dinosaur hunt, dig for fossils, make and take a craft, and hear some stories and songs all about your favorite prehistoric creatures.

Furry Tales with Caper

11:00am - 12:00pm
Children
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Library Branch: South Side Library
Age Group: 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.