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. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Buttons for a Cause

10:00am - 12:00pm
Children
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Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library
Room: Franklin Avenue Children’s Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Are you passionate about a cause like climate change, world hunger, animal rights, or fighting cancer?  Come to the Children's Area and design a button to let people know what you stand for.

This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

LEGO Saturday

10:00am - 4:00pm
Birth-Preschool, Children
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Library Branch: South Side Library
Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children
Program Type: Gaming, Play & Learn
Event Details:

Bring the family to the South Side Library to play and build with LEGOS and Duplos in the Elementary Area from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.! For youth ages 3-12. This is an unsupervised, drop-in program.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Legos at the Library

10:00am - 5:00pm
All Ages
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Library Branch: North Side Library
Room: North Side Children’s Area
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Build and create with Legos in the children’s area!

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

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.

This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Pizza Party Storytime

11:00am - 12:00pm
Birth-Preschool, Children, All Ages
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Library Branch: East Side Library
Room: East Side Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
Event Details:

Stop by for a Pizza Party at the library!  Hear some fun stories all about pizza, make a chef's hat craft, play with some pizza themed play doh, and make and take your own mini muffin pizza for lunch.

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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Paint & Sip!

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Adults
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Library Family Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come join us at the Central Library for an afternoon of painting and sipping sparkling cider! Supplies will be provided but may be limited.

Disclaimer(s)

Central Parking

Free library parking is available in Central's underground parking garage for two hours per visit. Parking around the library is metered at various costs from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday.