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. 

Kid's Art Cart: Valentine's Day Crafts

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

Families can celebrate Valentine's Day early by making valentine crafts with our special edition of the Kid's Art Cart at South! Drop in from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM in the Elementary Area.

Craftivities: Lil' Llama

10:00am - 5:00pm
Children
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Library Children’s Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Decorate your own paper llama with colors and pom poms!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Children’s Program

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

Family Storytime Special: Clifford Visits the Library

10:30am - 11:30am
Birth-Preschool, Children
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Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library
Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Clifford the Big Red Dog is coming to the Des Moines Public Library. After a storytime featuring Clifford's adventures, children and families can meet Clifford and take their picture with him.

Doc McStuffins Community Wellness Party

10:30am - 12:30pm
Children
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Library Branch: East Side Library
Room: East Side Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, Health & Wellness, Play & Learn
Event Details:

We’re celebrating community health! Kids are invited to bring their favorite stuffed animal for a Doc McStuffin’s-style checkup.

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.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

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.

Free Play Saturdays with the Blank Park Zoo

12:00pm - 1:30pm
Children
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Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library
Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Educational, Play & Learn
Event Details:

Free Play Saturdays with Blank Park Zoo! Drop by the library to explore & play with Blank Park Zoo! Zoo educators who will provide fun and seasonal nature exploration opportunities geared toward children ages 2-12 years and their caregivers.

Furry Tales

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Birth-Preschool, Children
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Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library
Room: Forest Avenue Children’s Area
Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children
Program Type: Play & Learn
Event Details:

Kids! Stop by Rosie's Forest at Forest Avenue Library and read a book to Carver, the reading therapy dog! Reading to Carver is a great way to build reading/language skills while making a furry friend!

An Introduction to Sign Language and Deaf Culture

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
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Library Branch: North Side Library
Room: North Side Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Donna Scarfe, A Sign Language Interpreter in many fields, will present a brief overview of the Sign Language used in America and how it differs from other sign languages used around the world.  Deaf Culture customs and highlights will be