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. 

Rainbow Slime Take and Make

All Day
Children
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Library Branch: Central Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Take & Make
Event Details:

Grab a bag from the Central youth section or Central pick-up window with materials to make your own Rainbow Slime!  As supplies last and adult supervision recommended.

Science To Go Saturdays

All Day
Children
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Library Branch: South Side Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, Take & Make
Event Details:

Visit the South Side Library and pick up a Science Project To Go Bag!

Teen Manga Quest

All Day
Teens
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Library Branch: East Side Library
Room: East Side Children’s Area
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Teen Manga and Anime fans! Participate in a Teen Manga Quest on Saturday January 22nd, and claim a small prize when completed.  Each participant will be entered to win a prize basket filled with goodies.  

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.

City Manager's Office

10:00am - 12:00pm
All Ages
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Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library
Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Library Meeting
Event Details:

City Manager's Office budget meeting with the public

Drop-in Perler Bead Art

10:00am - 4:00pm
Children, Teens
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Library Branch: North Side Library
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Drop-in to North Side to create a work of art using perler beads. Then, we'll iron your creation for you to take home!

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.

Winter Footsteps: Tree Identification in Winter

1:30pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Required
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Library Branch: South Side Library
Room: South Side Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Get outside and enjoy nature's winter wonders at this informational presentation and relaxing hike guided by Iowa Master Naturalist John Donner.

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.

Inclement Weather

This program is hosted outdoors. In case of inclement weather please check back here for updates. 

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.

Outdoor Program

This program is hosted outdoors.  

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