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.
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.
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.
Build and create with Legos in the children’s area!
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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.
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.
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.
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Food Allergies
We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.Come join us at the Central Library for an afternoon of painting and sipping sparkling cider! Supplies will be provided but may be limited.
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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.