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. 

Make a Watercolor Book

10:00am - 11:30am
Adults, All Ages
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Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library
Room: Forest Avenue Library Lawn
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come to Forest and make a watercolor book! We'll each paint a big sheet of paper, then divide it up and make a book out of it. 

Disclaimer(s)

Outdoor Program

This program is hosted outdoors.  

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

Family Storytime at Colby Park

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

The whole family can come to Colby Park at 10:15 AM for this special outdoor Family Storytime.  Bring your own blanket or chairs and join us for stories, songs, and rhymes in the great outdoors.

Disclaimer(s)

Children’s Program

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

Off Site Event

Please note, this event does not take place at the library. Please check the Location Details for the address of the event. 

Outdoor Program

This program is hosted outdoors.  

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

Storytime at the Heritage Carousel

10:30am - 11:00am
Birth-Preschool, Children
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: North Side Library
Room: North Side Library Outreach
Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
Event Details:

Join Ms. Alicia at the Heritage Carousel for a special storytime for the whole family! We will enjoy stories, songs, and movement together. After storytime, there will be a craft available and everyone will get a FREE carousel ride.

Disclaimer(s)

Children’s Program

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

Inclement Weather

This program is hosted outdoors. In case of inclement weather please check back here for updates. 

Off Site Event

Please note, this event does not take place at the library. Please check the Location Details for the address of the event. 

The Outreach Project

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Library Cafe Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

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.

Water Battle

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children, Teens
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Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library
Room: Forest Avenue Library Lawn
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Prepare to battle it out in a series of water based challenges followed by popsicles.  You will get soaked so be sure to bring a towel and shoes if you plan to come in the library after!  As supplies last!  Best for ages 8+

Disclaimer(s)

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.