Adventure Pass temporarily shut down in 2025

Due to software issues affecting all libraries using the service, the Iowa Adventure Pass program will temporarily shut down 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 still make new reservations for passes that must be used by December 31, 2024. The service will return at a later time. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Weather update for 12/14/2024

All locations of the Des Moines Public Library will be open normal hours Saturday, December 14, and all locations will serve as emergency warming shelters during open hours. 

Art 101: Drawing Basics

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Educational

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Registration for this event is no longer open.
Allowed Ages: 14 and up

Program Description

Event Details

Join artist and library staff member Fueche Vang as he introduces participants to some of the elements and principles of design. Learn about concepts such as line, shape, value, and more! Basic materials such as paper, pencils, erasers and 18x24 drawing boards will be provided. Attendees are welcome to bring their own materials. No experience necessary.

This educational art series usually meets the third Monday of each month. 

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Indoor Program (2021)

This program is hosted indoors.  Please observe social distancing and follow local COVID-19 safety mandates. Hand sanitizer will be provided and staff will do their best to ensure any shared materials are disinfected between use. This program is subject to COVID-19 safety protocol updates, including room capacity limits. Please check our website for updates.