Adventure Pass Changes in 2025

Due to software issues affecting all libraries using the service, the Des Moines Public Library’s Iowa Adventure Pass program 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. 

Launchpads

Launchpads

What are Launchpads?

Launchpads are durable tablets made for kids now available to check out from the Des Moines Public Library. Preloaded with educational content they will keep your kids busy and learning for hours. Each of our 30+ Launchpads has a different theme or learning objective from reading comprehension to nature, space, and more.

 

Launchpads work without wifi, and there is no set up or download time after you bring the tablet home with you.

Reading Academy

The Des Moines Public Library has purchased Launchpads from the first three levels of the Reading Academy Every app, storybook, and video has been hand-selected to help kids gain the knowledge they need to transition from learning-to-read to reading-to-learn.

Level 1—Pre-Emerging Readers

Level 2—Emerging Readers

Level 3— Early Developing Readers

STEAM Academy

STEAM Academy is helps kids become well-rounded problem-solvers who look at the world around them and ask questions like "how?" and "why?" All while having fun, and playing educational games.

Pre-K Academy

Launchpad Pre-K Academy gives preschool-aged children different paths to explore on their way to kindergarten. Tablets in this collection help little learners develop the skills needed to enter their first year of school and inspire them to try new things with confidence.