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. 

National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) Write-In

All Day
All Ages
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Library Cafe Gallery
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Skip the scramble for outlets at coffee bars and come to the library to connect with your fellow writers or to write individually in our Cafe area the day after Black Friday! Black coffee will be provided.

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.

Free Movie: Where the Crawdads Sing

2:00pm - 4:30pm
All Ages
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Where the Crawdads sing is about an abandoned girl, Kya, who has raised herself in the dangerous marshlands of North Carolina.

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.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Movie Rating

Movie is not intended for children unless accompanied by an adult.