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. 

Central Art Gallery

Iowa Pastel Society Show

Iowa Pastel Society Member Show

June 3-30
Closing Reception: 
Sunday, June 30 
2-4 PM

Art is in the air this month in Des Moines. Stop by the Central Library's Art Gallery all month long to enjoy the work of Iowa's top pastel artists!

The Iowa Pastel Soecity is a group of Iowa artists whos passion for art and the medium of pastel is extraordinary. Help us celebrate the vision and hard work of these artists and their love for pastel.

Don't forget - the Des Moines Art Festival will take place June 28-30 at the Western Gateway Park, right outside of the Central Library!

Learn more: IowaPastelSociety.org

The Central Library Art Gallery is accepting show submissions for 2024 and beyond!