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. 

Franklin Afternoon Book Discussion

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
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Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library
Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
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July's title is Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng.

Disclaimer(s)

Indoor Program (2021)

This program is hosted indoors.  Please observe social distancing and follow local COVID-19 safety mandates. Hand sanitizer will be provided and staff will do their best to ensure any shared materials are disinfected between use. This program is subject to COVID-19 safety protocol updates, including room capacity limits. Please check our website for updates.

Mighty Girl Empowerment Series

2:30pm - 4:00pm
Children
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: DMPL Systemwide
Room: Zoom Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Educational, Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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Are you a mighty girl*? Ready to become a mighty woman but have questions?

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 Sandpaper Art. Bring your imagination and join Miss Donna at Colby Park from 3:00 PM to 3:45 PM for this free, creative program where kids will explore various materials to bring thei

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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. 

Let's Make a Mess! Art Night

5:30pm - 6:30pm
All Ages
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Library Branch: East Side Library
Room: East Side Library Lawn
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Let's make a mess outdoors with this all ages art program!  Join us prepared to get messy with eggshells painting, balloon paints, and more!  

Disclaimer(s)

Outdoor Program

This program is hosted outdoors.  

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

Writers' Workshop Online

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Adults
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: DMPL Systemwide
Room: Zoom Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Join us on Zoom for the DMPL Virtual Writer's Workshop on the first* Monday of the month from 5:30-6:30 PM. Share samples of your work and receive feedback from other writers in the group. 

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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.