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. 

Winter Challenge: Snowy Balloon Owls

9:00am - 5:00pm
Birth-Preschool, Children
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Library Children’s Area
Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts,
Event Details:

Decorate your own balloon owl buddy to  take home.  This activity is available on a first come first serve basis with one craft per child as supplies last.

Disclaimer(s)

Children’s Program

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

New Year's Eve STEM

10:00am - 11:00am
Children
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Library Branch: South Side Library
Room: South Side Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, , Educational, Play & Learn
Event Details:

Kids and families! Celebrate New Year's Eve early with our New Year’s STEM celebration from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM!

Winter Scavenger Hunt

10:00am - 5:00pm
Birth-Preschool, Children
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Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library
Room: Franklin Avenue Rosie's Rocket
Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children
Program Type: , Gaming, Play & Learn
Event Details:

Beat the winter break boredom by searching for all of the winter pictures hiding in the children's area.  

Kung Fu Panda Kickin' Off the New Year

10:30am - 4:30pm
All Ages
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Library Branch: East Side Library
Room: East Side Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, , Movies
Event Details:

Kick off the New Year with a Kung Fu Panda movie marathon!   Create panda masks to wear, play with floam, and enjoy light refreshments during our celebration of the New Year with movies, books, fun and games.

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.

Noon Year's Eve Party!

11:00am - 12:00pm
Birth-Preschool, Children
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Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library
Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, , Play & Learn
Event Details:

Families can celebrate the New Year early with games, crafts, activities, and more. Come party with us and join the countdown to noon.

Noon Year's Eve Party

11:15am - 12:15pm
Children
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Library Branch: North Side Library
Room: North Side Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts,
Event Details:

Celebrate the start of 2020 at North Side. There will be crafts, a dance party, and a countdown to the "Noon Year"!

Cancelled

Conversations & Coffee

12:30pm - 1:30pm
Adults
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Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library
Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Do you want to practice your English skills? Looking to meet new people in your community? Join community members and English language learners alike at Forest Avenue Library and enjoy light refreshments and sparkling conversation!

Level Up!

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children
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Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library
Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Join us every Tuesday as we play Minecraft, Roblox, and more. Ages 8-12.