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. 

Maker Day Challenge

10:00am - 5:30pm
Children, Teens
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Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library
Room: Forest Avenue Children’s Area
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Educational
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Calling all makers! Can you complete our weekly challenge to build, play, or create?  Each week we will have a different activity set up in the children's area and finishers can claim a prize.

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
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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.

Friday Flicks at Franklin – King Richard

1:30pm - 4:00pm
Adults
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Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library
Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movies
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A look at how tennis superstars Venus and Serena Williams became who they are from the coaching of their father, Richard Williams. For starring in the title role, Will Smith earned the Oscar for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role.

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.

RESCHEDULED - Epic Graphic Novel Club: The Secret Garden

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children
Required
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Library Branch: East Side Library
Room: East Side Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
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RESCHEDULED: August 19 at 4:30

Wings of Fire Party

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children, Teens
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Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library
Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology
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Calling all dragon enthusiasts!  Join your fellow dragonets and learn to grow your own crystal eggs.  Take a quiz and be matched with your dragon, then decorate your own 3-D printed dragon to keep!  We will also be snacking on some