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. 

Summer Reading & Movies at the Varsity Cinema

10:00am - 1:00pm
Children
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

It's time to kick off the DMPL summer reading program and the Varsity Cinema kids' movie series! Join us at the Varsity Cinema to sign up for the summer reading program, receive a free book, and watch a movie based on a children's book! 

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.

DMPL at LSI Global Greens

10:15am - 10:45am
Birth-Preschool, Children
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children
Program Type: Take & Make
Event Details:

Join DMPL at LSI Global Greens*!

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Outdoor Program

This program is hosted outdoors.  

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

Vegetarian Mexican Cuisine: Get Cooking in this Interactive Workshop

11:00am - 12:30pm
Adults
Required
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Broaden your recipe repertoire with foods that are good for you and the planet!

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.

Food Allergies

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

Trees as Herbs

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

Join The Brenton Arboretum’s Executive Director, Melissa Burdick for a one hour discovery of Trees as Herbs. Melissa will share the many benefits of trees and how they can be used in a variety of ways to benefit your life.

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.