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. 

Family Storytime in the Park-RELOCATED TO THE FRANKLIN LIBRARY

10:15am - 10:45am
Birth-Preschool, Children
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Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library
Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

The Family Storytime has been moved to the Franklin Library due to the possibility of thunderstorms and the heat advisory.  Join us at 10:15 in the meeting room for stories and songs.

 

 

 

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. 

Franklin Afternoon Book Discussion

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
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Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library
Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

June's title is Washington Black by Esi Edugyan.

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.

The Empowerment Project: Central Iowa Trauma Recovery Center

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Adults
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Library Conference Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

The Empowerment Project was created to empower, support, and provide hope to people facing housing insecurity by providing a safe space to share personal experiences, coping strategies, and information to help each other grow and learn together.

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.

Gateway Dance: Water Themed Movement workshop and Performance

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children, Teens
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Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library
Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Educational, Performances
Event Details:

Join us Monday, June 13th at Forest Avenue Library from 2:00-3:00PM for an afternoon of dance and movement!

Disclaimer(s)

Children’s Program

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

I Spy: Juneteenth

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children
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Library Branch: East Side Library
Room: East Side Children’s Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Stop by the children's area and find all five fact sheets about Juneteenth to earn a prize!

Chalk The Walk! RELOCATED TO INSIDE THE SOUTH SIDE LIBRARY

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Children, All Ages
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Library Branch: South Side Library
Room: South Side Library Lawn
Age Group: Children, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play & Learn
Event Details:

The Chalk the Walk art activity has been moved to the inside of the South Side Library due to the heat advisory.

Disclaimer(s)

Children’s Program

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

Inclement Weather

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

Outdoor Program

This program is hosted outdoors.  

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

Nintendo Switch Party!

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children, Teens
Required
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Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library
Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join us for a Nintendo Switch Party! We will have games like Mario Kart 8, Super Mario Bros. Ultimate, and Splatoon 2. Feel free to bring your own Switch or share the library’s controllers.

 

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.

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: 2
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.

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.

Art 101: Pet Portraits

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Required
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join artist and library staff member Fueche Vang as he introduces participants to painting pet portraits. Bring your own pet photo or use one of our premade designs.

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.

Family Storytime: Lightyear Party

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Birth-Preschool
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Library Branch: South Side Library
Room: South Side Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth-Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Celebrate the new Disney movie "Lightyear" with our special Family Storytime (Buzz) Lightyear Party! Kids and caregivers can listen to a special space themed story.

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.