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. 

Book Club On the Go

9:00am - 8:00pm
Adults
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Library Branch: Central Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

The book club for those on the go: anytime, anywhere. 

Baby Rhyme Time

10:15am - 11:00am
Birth-Preschool
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Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library
Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth-Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Join us for rhymes, bounces, a story, and a short playtime.

For caregivers and babies from newborns up to eighteen months.

Mother Goose on the Loose

10:30am - 11:00am
Birth-Preschool
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Library Branch: North Side Library
Room: North Side Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth-Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

“Mother Goose on the Loose”, is a 30-minute nursery rhyme program for newborns to three-year-olds. The class helps to strengthen babies' and toddler's foundation for literacy with rhymes, rhythm, repetition, story, and movement.

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.

Mother Goose on the Loose!

10:30am - 11:00am
Birth-Preschool
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Library Branch: East Side Library
Room: East Side Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth-Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

“Mother Goose on the Loose”, is a 30-minute nursery rhyme program for newborns to three-year-olds. The class helps to strengthen babies' and toddler's foundation for literacy with rhymes, rhythm, repetition, story, and movement.

Conversations & Coffee

12:30pm - 1:30pm
Adults
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Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library
Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Do you want to practice your English skills? Looking to meet new people in your community? Join community members and English language learners alike at Forest Avenue Library and enjoy light refreshments and sparkling conversation!

Franklin Creative Readers

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children
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Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library
Room: Franklin Avenue Children’s Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
Event Details:

Read a story, explore and create with art and STEM activities! Bring your imagination and join us in the children's area. Ages 3 years to 8 years.

Level Up!

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children, Teens
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Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Join us every Tuesday as we play Roblox, Minecraft, and more. Grades 3-8. 

Great Americana Book Club

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Adults
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Join us for a discussion of bestselling books from a variety of genres. This month's book is In the Midst of Winter by Isabel Allende.

Bilingual Storytime/Cuentos y Canciones Bilingües

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Birth-Preschool, Children
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Library Branch: East Side Library
Room: East Side Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play & Learn, Storytimes
Event Details:

Come and enjoy stories, rhymes, songs and crafts in English and Spanish.

Venga y disfrute cuentos, rimas, canciones, y manualidades en inglés y español.

Disclaimer(s)

Children’s Program

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

DSM Counts: The 2020 Census and You / DSM Cuenta: El censo de 2020 y usted

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
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Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library
Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

The US Census Bureau in conjunction with the Des Moines Complete Count Committee is hosting a series of events where community members can learn about the history and the importance of the Decennial Census.

Family Storytime

6:15pm - 6:45pm
Children
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Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library
Room: Franklin Avenue Rosie's Rocket
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

The whole family can come to the library for stories, rhymes and songs. Rosie's Rocket Reading Room

Family Storytime: Armpit Fudge

6:30pm - 7:00pm
Birth-Preschool, Children
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Library Family Room
Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Listen to some very stinky stories and learn the science of making your own fudge with the help of your armpit and a plastic bag.

Disclaimer(s)

Children’s Program

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

Finanzas para Familias – Finances for Families

6:30pm - 7:45pm
All Ages
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Library Branch: East Side Library
Room: East Side Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

¡Disfruten de diversión bilingüe para niñxs mientras usted aprende sobre cómo manejar su dinero mejor, crear ahorros, pagar sus deudas, y hasta comprarse una casa! Quienes completen todas las clases (4 en total) recibirá en certificado de gra

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.