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. 

Cancelled

Cancelled Lil' Craft Bags: Sticker Dots

All Day
Birth-Preschool
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Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library
Age Group: Birth-Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Every week enjoy a different take home craft for our littlest readers.  From playdough to stickers , these bags will help kids combine learning and play using the five simple steps of literacy: read, write, talk, sing,

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 at the beginning of each week 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 ba

Storytime To Go Bags

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

Visit the South Side Library at the beginning of each week 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

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.

Shrinky Dink Crafternoon

12:00pm - 6:00pm
Children
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Library Branch: North Side Library
Room: North Side Children’s Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Drop in to North Side to enjoy Shrinky Dink art! Create your design and we will shrink it for you. We'll have supplies for you to create earrings, a keychain, or a zipper pull charm with your art.

Disclaimer(s)

Children’s Program

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

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.