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. 

Fall Into Spring Book Sale

9:00am - 5:30pm
All Ages
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Library Branch: Central Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Book Sales
Event Details:

Shop Central's book sale and back room for great deals on books, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks, and other fun items! 

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.

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
Event Details:

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
Event Details:

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.

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.

Free Friday Flicks at Franklin - Yesterday

1:30pm - 3:30pm
Adults
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Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library
Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

A frustrated musician is on the verge of giving up his middling career, but after a worldwide blackout occurs, he awakes to discover that he's the only person on Earth who remembers The Beatles.

Traditional, Folk, and Bollywood Dance of India with CultureALL

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children, Teens
Required
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Library Branch: North Side Library
Room: North Side Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Educational
Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

CultureALL Ambassador, Pragnya Yogesh, will teach us some of India’s most popular dances! Space is limited, so please register.

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.