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. 

LEGO Fridays

10:00am - 5:00pm
Children
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Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library
Room: Franklin Avenue Children’s Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Play & Learn
Event Details:

The LEGO bricks will be available in the Children's Area, so bring your imagination and get ready to build.

Winter Scavenger Hunt

10:00am - 6:00pm
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.  

Free Friday Flicks at Franklin - Game Night

1:30pm - 3:30pm
Adults
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Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library
Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Max and Annie are a married couple and hyper-competitive game players who usually win the regularly scheduled game night parties among their group of friends.

Diamond Painting

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children, Teens
Required
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Library Family Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Create a sparkly super hero masterpiece with itty-bity jewels and test your precision. 

Disclaimer(s)

Children’s Program

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

Winter Slime

4:30pm - 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: Arts & Crafts,
Event Details:

It's time to make more slime at North Side. This time, we will add some wintry mix-ins for sparkle and shine!

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.

Children’s Program

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