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. 

LEGO Space Challenge

10:00am - 6:00pm
Children
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Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library
Room: Franklin Avenue Children’s Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Blast off to the Franklin Library children's area, where you will construct a model based on a space-themed challenge card. Join us when you can between 10 AM and 6 PM. All are welcome. Children's area.

Disclaimer(s)

Children’s Program

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

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.

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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.

Mo Willems Pigeon Party

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children
Required
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Library Branch: East Side Library
Room: East Side Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Play & Learn, Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Join us in celebrating the newest pigeon book from Mo Willems "Don't let the pigeon drive the Sleigh"! 

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.

Ceramic Tile Decorating

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Teens
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Library Family Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

If you enjoy crafts, join us at Central to decorate a ceramic tile. It will make a great gift for the holidays or a fun activity with friends.

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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.

Collage Bookmarks

4:30pm - 5:30pm
All Ages
Required
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Library Branch: East Side Library
Room: East Side Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 23
Event Details:

Create long-lasting personalized bookmarks! Join Library Assistant Ben Hatcher and get creative with collage.

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.