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. 

Drop-in: Craft Your Own Binoculars

10:00am - 4:30pm
Children
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Library Branch: East Side Library
Room: East Side Children’s Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come to the library to celebrate Earth Day and by crafting and decorating your own pair of binoculars out of toilet paper tubes! 

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.

How I Became a Pirate Sneak Preview

10:30am - 11:00am
Children, All Ages
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Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library
Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, All Ages
Program Type: Performances
Event Details:

Visit the library for a special sneak preview of the Des Moines Community Playhouse production of How I Became a Pirate based on the hilarious story by Melinda Long.

Disclaimer(s)

Children’s Program

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

Plant Based 101 + Cooking Demo

10:30am - 12:00pm
Teens, Adults
Required
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Library Branch: North Side Library
Room: North Side Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Educational
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Robin Coarts, local author and co-founder of Plant-Based Point, is excited to take the mystery out of eating vegan/plant-based, provide some helpful tips, and cook for you! Join us for an education and food demo where you will be treated samp

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.

Food Allergies

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

Friends of the Franklin Avenue Library-Quarterly Member's Meeting

11:30am - 12:30pm
Adults
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Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library
Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Library Meeting
Event Details:

Please join the Friends of the Franklin Avenue Library for our quarterly member's meeting.