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. 

Pride Scavenger hunt

All Day
Children
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Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library
Room: Franklin Avenue Children’s Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Play & Learn
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Pride Month Scavenger Hunt

Baby Rhyme Time

9:30am - 10:00am
Birth-Preschool
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Library Meeting Room 3
Age Group: Birth-Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Join us weekly for rhymes, songs, bounces, stories, and a little playtime. For caregivers and babies ages 0 - 18 months.

 

 

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Children’s Program

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

Choo Choo Train Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Birth-Preschool, Children
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Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library
Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Listen to silly stories, meet adorable puppet friends and move to fun songs!  Join us at Forest Avenue Library for Family Storytime at 10:00 A.M.!

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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. 

Sunshine Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Birth-Preschool, Children
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Library Branch: East Side Library
Room: East Side Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Due to Air Quality - today's Sunshine Story time will be held indoors.

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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.

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.

Children’s Program

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

Cancelled

Cancelled Job Seekers Help with the Evelyn K Davis Center

10:00am - 12:30pm
Adults
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Library Branch: North Side Library
Room: North Side Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Event Details:

Staff from the Evelyn K Davis Center for Working Families are ready to provide one-on-one job search and resume assistance to job seekers.

Job Seekers Help with the Evelyn K. Davis Center

10:00am - 2:00pm
All Ages
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Library Branch: South Side Library
Room: South Side Computer Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Staff from the Evelyn K Davis Center for Working Families are ready to provide one-on-one job search and resume assistance to job seekers.

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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.

Toddler Stories, Songs and Movement

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

Join Miss Donna for this fun filled story time! Together we will enjoy stories, songs, and more, all selected to engage your active toddler. Ages 18 months to 3 years old.

 

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Children’s Program

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

Touch a Truck: Delivery Van Foam Painting

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children
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Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Kids and caregivers! Come to the Forest Avenue Library's parking lot to see and touch the library delivery van! Visitors can learn from Doug, the library's delivery driver about how he uses the delivery van daily for his job!

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Children’s Program

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

Weave Your Pride!

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Children, Teens
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Library Branch: South Side Library
Room: South Side Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Come to South Side Library to learn how to weave a beautiful Pride flag tapestry. You'll choose your colors, and then learn the basics of weaving on a small, beginner's notch loom! Best for youth and teens ages 7+.

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Children’s Program

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

Furry Tales

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens
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Library Branch: North Side Library
Room: North Side Children’s Area
Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Visit North Side and read to a furry friend from the Animal Rescue League of Iowa's Therapets program!

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Children’s Program

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

Lego Challenge-Build a Secret Island

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children
Required
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Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library
Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play & Learn
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Are you up for a challenge? Build a secret getaway island with Legos but watch out - you never know when a disaster might happen.  All ages are welcome! 

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Children’s Program

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

Books That Will Change Your Life: A Nonfiction Book Club

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Required
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Library Meeting Room 3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Join librarians Dennis and Elizabeth for a monthly conversation around a life-changing nonfiction book.  Each month we’ll select a book that will change your perspective, give you new strategies for handling life’s challenges, or deepen your

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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.