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. 

Elf on the Shelf

All Day
Children
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Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: , Gaming
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The mischievous little elf is hiding somewhere in the Children's Area. Can you find him and win a prize?

Preschool Storytime with DART

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
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Join Miss Janee for a special Preschool Storytime with DART! This week's storytime will have a special guest reader from DART (Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority).

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
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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.

Preschool Storytime

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:

Join us for stories, songs, fingerplays and movement that build literacy skills for ages three to six years old.

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: 5
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.

Star Wars Bingo

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens, All Ages
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Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library
Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens, All Ages
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Get excited for the new movie by playing Star Wars Bingo at the library! Whether you are a brand new fan or have every character's name and backstory memorized, this is the game for you. Wear a costume if you want.

Make your own sketch book! ¡Haz tu propio libro de dibujo!

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teens
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Library Branch: East Side Library
Room: East Side Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Try a variety of materials for making your own personalized sketch book! While supplies last.

¡Usa una variedad de materiales para crear tu propio libro de dibujo! Mientras queden reservas.

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.