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. 

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
Event Details:

Are you a mighty girl*? Ready to become a mighty woman but have questions?

COVID vaccine clinic with Primary Health Care

3:00pm - 6:30pm
Teens, Adults
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Library Branch: North Side Library
Room: North Side Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Monday, July 19 from 3 - 6 PM we are hosting a free COVID-19 vaccine clinic at the North Side library in partnership with Primary Health Care.

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.

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.

Backyard Science: Bubble Wands

6:00pm - 6:45pm
Children
Required
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Library Branch: South Side Library
Room: South Side Library Lawn
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, Play & Learn
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Back by popular demand!

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. 

The Natural Landscaping at the Franklin Avenue Library

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
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Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library
Room: Franklin Avenue Outdoor Program
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Joel Van Roekel, supervisor of environmental education for Des Moines Parks and Recreation, will speak about the native plant species and the benefits they provide in the natural landscape that surrounds the Franklin Avenue Library.

Disclaimer(s)

Outdoor Program

This program is hosted outdoors.  

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