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. 

Baby Rhyme Time

9:30am - 10:00am
Birth-Preschool
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1
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.

 

 

Disclaimer(s)

Children’s Program

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

Family 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.!

Disclaimer(s)

Children’s Program

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

Everystep Healthy Start Community Days

10:00am - 12:00pm
Children
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Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library
Room: Forest Avenue Library Lawn
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Play & Learn
Event Details:

Join us outside on the Forest Ave Library's lawn for Everystep's Healthy Start Program!  These educational events are for children and families and include experienced staff providing referrals to community resources, Information about health

Job Seekers Help with the Evelyn K Davis Center

10:00am - 12:00pm
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.

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.

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.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Children’s Program

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

Compre. Coma. Viva Saludable

11:00am - 12:30pm
Adults
Required
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Aprenda a hacer recetas fáciles, nutritivas y baratas con una instructora de Iowa State University - Extension.  Durante esta clase de 8 semanas, aprenderá a:

Ahorrar dinero: comprar y gastar menos en sus alimentos.

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

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

Drop-in Crafternoon: Halloween Crafts

2:00pm - 7:00pm
Children, Teens
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Library Branch: North Side Library
Room: North Side Children’s Area
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational
Event Details:

Drop-in to North Side every Wednesday to enjoy a craft or STEM activity!

This week, enjoy some spooky Halloween-themed crafts!

Disclaimer(s)

Children’s Program

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

Five Nights at Freddy's Escape Room

4:00pm - 4:30pm
Teens
Required
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Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library
Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

You are the newest employee at Freddy Fazbear's. Stuck on the night shift, some pretty weird things have been happening. Can you avoid the creepy animatronics and survive the night? This program is intended for ages 12-18.  

The Art of Expression: Monster Cookies

4:45pm - 6:00pm
Teens
Required
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Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library
Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Educational
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

The Art of Expression is a monthly program for teens to learn and create different types of art in a relaxed atmosphere.

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

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

Five Nights at Freddy's Escape Room

5:00pm - 5:30pm
Teens
Required
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Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library
Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

You are the newest employee at Freddy Fazbear's. Stuck on the night shift, some pretty weird things have been happening. Can you avoid the creepy animatronics and survive the night? This program is intended for ages 12-18.

Atlas of Surveillance: Des Moines

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Teens, Adults
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Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library
Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Educational
Event Details:

An ad blocker is a great start, but cybersecurity is a collective effort.

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.

The Varsity Cinema Book Club: Rosemary's Baby

8:30pm - 10:00pm
Adults
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Library Outreach
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Movies
Event Details:

The Des Moines Public Library is partnering with The Varsity Cinema for The Varsity Cinema Book Club.

Disclaimer(s)

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.