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. 

This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Sunshine Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Birth-Preschool, Children
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Library Branch: South Side Library
Room: South Side Library Lawn
Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Kids and families! Join Miss Janee outdoors at South for Sunshine Storytime at 10:00 a.m.! Bring a blanket, chair or tarp and listen to silly stories and move to fun songs outside on the Library Lawn under the trees!

Disclaimer(s)

Inclement Weather

This program is hosted outdoors. In case of inclement weather please check back here for updates. 

This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Cancelled

Cancelled: Family Storytime at McHenry Park

10:30am - 11:00am
Birth-Preschool, Children
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
Event Details:

Storytime is cancelled on June 24th due to possible storms. Please stop by the North Side Library if you would like to take home our craft for today!

 

Disclaimer(s)

Children’s Program

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

Inclement Weather

This program is hosted outdoors. In case of inclement weather please check back here for updates. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Art Camp Workshop

1:30pm - 3:00pm
Teens
Required
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Library Branch: East Side Library
Room: East Side Library Lawn
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Calling all young artists and creative teens!  Join us for a  week long workshop  for teens outside at the East Side Library.  Each day we will hear from a local artist or creator, get inspired by their work, and then use our s

Disclaimer(s)

Outdoor Program

This program is hosted outdoors.  

In case of inclement weather please check back here for updates. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Art on the Green

3:00pm - 3:45pm
Children
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take & Make
Event Details:

Make a Pipe Cleaner and Straw Sculpture. Bring your imagination and join Miss Donna at Beaverdale Park from 3:00 PM to 3:45 PM for this free, creative program where kids w

Disclaimer(s)

Children’s Program

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

Outdoor Program

This program is hosted outdoors.  

In case of inclement weather please check back here for updates. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Resume Basics with Connect 2 Careers

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Required
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Library Tech Central
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Educational
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Learn how to create an awesome resume from presenters at Connect 2 Careers! Whether you’re looking for a job, working on school applications, or applying to experience programs, a resume will help you stand out from the crowd.

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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.