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. 

Black History Month Scavenger Hunt

All Day
Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens
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Library Branch: Central Library
Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens
Program Type: Educational, Play & Learn
Event Details:

Explore Central Library's youth section while you learn and complete a scavenger hunt about Black American heroes, educators, and leaders. 

Simple Step Write/ Paso Sencillo Escribir

All Day
Birth-Preschool
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Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library
Room: Forest Avenue Children’s Area
Age Group: Birth-Preschool
Program Type: Play & Learn
Event Details:

Each week starting February we will spotlight an activity for toddlers & preschool age children to work on a one of our 5 Simple Steps: Read, Write, Sing, Play and Talk.  Drop in anytime to work on it together and browse our many children

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Simple Steps Spot: Shape Hunt

All Day
Birth-Preschool
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Library Branch: East Side Library
Room: East Side Children’s Area
Age Group: Birth-Preschool
Program Type: Play & Learn
Event Details:

Each Tuesday we will spotlight an activity for toddlers & preschool age children to work on a one of our 5 Simple Steps.  Drop in anytime to work on it together, and check out lots of books to read together!  Let's talk about shapes

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.

Device Drop In

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
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Library Branch: South Side Library
Room: South Side Computer Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Did you get a new device this past holiday season? Are you stuck trying to figure out how to borrow books on your new tablet? Is the power button hidden somewhere on it? Don't fear!

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.

Level Up!

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children, Teens
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Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library
Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Level up your gaming skills! Use our tablets and Nintendo Switch to play Among Us, Minecraft, Roblox, and more. Ages 8+.

After-School Club: Tote Bag Art

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens
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Library Branch: North Side Library
Room: North Side Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Tweens and Teens ages 10-18 can join us at North Side to decorate a tote bag! We will have fabric markers and iron-on patches available.

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.