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. 

Teen Library Learning Bag: Gratitude

All Day
Teens
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Library Branch: East Side Library
Room: East Side Children’s Area
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, Take & Make
Event Details:

Teens ages 12-17 are invited to take home a library learning bag.  The library is grateful for you - and this bag includes booklists, bookmarks, a journal & resources that help you appreciate how wonderful you are.  Available at the

Thankful Turkey Take-and-Make

All Day
Children
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Library Children’s Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Visit Central Library's Children's area for your own Thankful Turkey craft! Adult supervision is suggested. Craft only available while supplies last. 

Thanksgiving and Fall I Spy at the Central Library

10:00am - 5:00pm
Children
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Library Branch: Central Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Play & Learn
Event Details:

Come to the Central Library's youth area to test your skills at finding all the Thanksgiving and Fall pictures that will be placed there.