Adventure Pass Ending in 2025

Due to circumstances outside of our control, the Des Moines Public Library’s Iowa Adventure Pass service 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. 

Storytime To Go Bags

All Day
Birth-Preschool
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Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library
Room: Franklin Avenue Children’s Area
Age Group: Birth-Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes, Take & Make
Event Details:

Visit the Franklin Library every Monday to pick up a different Storytime To Go Bag.  Each bag will include rhymes, songs, and book suggestions for babies and preschoolers along with literacy activities.  The storytime bags are recommende

The Democracy Wall

All Day
Teens, Adults
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

At its core, The Democracy Wall Project provides an outlet for students and community members to interact and engage in civil discourse on topics that can be difficult to talk about.  In doing so, participants can express their ideas

Flu Vaccine Clinic with Polk County Health

10:00am - 1:00pm
All Ages
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Library Branch: South Side Library
Room: South Side Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Grab your annual flu vaccine while getting your holds at South Side Library! Polk County Health professionals will be on hand to get you vaccinated for the 2021 flu season.

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.

Preschool Storytime: Firefighter Storytime!

10:15am - 10:45am
Birth-Preschool
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Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library
Room: Franklin Avenue Outdoor Program
Age Group: Birth-Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
Event Details:

Join us outside the Franklin Library for a Firefighter Storytime with a special guest from the Des Moines Fire Department.  Hear a story, learn about fire safety, and get to see a fire truck up close! 

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. 

The Outreach Project

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Library Gateway Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

The Des Moines Public Library is partnering with area organizations to connect people with community resources. Community advocates will provide information about community resources like meal sites and shelters.

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.

Typing Club

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Required
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Library Branch: North Side Library
Room: North Side Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Would you like to learn how to type or improve your keyboarding skills at your own pace? The library can help! Visit the North Side Library every Monday at 3pm to practice and get one on one assistance. Laptops will be provided.

Central VolunTeen Orientation

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Required
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Library Family Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, Library Meeting
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Want to gain resume-worthy skills and give back to the community? Join the Central Library's VolunTeen team!  You'll help out with all kinds of things from craft prep to library programs, displays, and more! 

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.

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.

Writers' Workshop

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Adults
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Join us at Central Library for the DMPL 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. 

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.

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.

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.

What Is Dyslexia?

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: DMPL Systemwide
Room: Zoom Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational
Required
Seats Remaining: 465
Event Details:

Even though dyslexia is the most common learning disability, accurate information about what dyslexia is and is not often does not reach the general public.

Family Storytime: Fire Safety Storytime on the Lawn

6:15pm - 6:45pm
Children
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Library Branch: South Side Library
Room: South Side Library Lawn
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Educational, Exhibits, Storytimes
Event Details:

Join us outside on the South Side Library's Lawn for a very special Family Storytime with a firefighter from the Des Moines Fire Department! Hear fire safety stories, learn fire safety tips, and view a fire engine up close!

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.