Adventure Pass Ending in 2025

Due to circumstances outside of our control, the Des Moines Public Library’s Iowa Adventure Pass service 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
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The LEGO bricks will be available in the Children's Area, so bring your imagination and get ready to build.

Toddler Storytime

10:15am - 10:45am
Birth-Preschool
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Birth-Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
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Join us for stories, songs, and movement to practice the 5 simple steps of pre-literacy:  reading, singing, talking, writing, and playing!  Best for children aged 18 months to 3 years old.

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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.

Furry Tales

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children, All Ages
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Library Branch: North Side Library
Room: North Side Children’s Area
Age Group: Children, All Ages
Program Type: Educational
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Join us on the last Friday of each month to read to an Animal Rescue League TheraPet!

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Children’s Program

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

Brilliant Bulbs with the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Birth-Preschool, Children
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Library Family Room
Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children
Program Type: Educational
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Learn all about planting bulbs indoors with the greater Des Moines Botanical Garden and start your own to take home!

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Children’s Program

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

Alice in Wonderland Happy Unbirthday Party!

4:30pm - 5:30pm
All Ages
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Library Branch: North Side Library
Room: North Side Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Your unbirthday, as Lewis Carroll wrote in his novel, Through the Looking Glass, is any day of the year that isn't your birthday. What a reason to celebrate with us at North Side!

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Children’s Program

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

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.