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. 

Back-to-School Mario Kart & Art

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Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Gaming

Age Group:

Teens
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Allowed Ages: 12 to 18

Program Description

Event Details

Join us for this back-to-school event combining gaming and crafts! We will be making Mario-themed bookmarks and playing Mario Kart 8 on the Nintendo Switch.

Gaming options:

  • In-person gaming
    • Take turns playing Mario Kart 8 using the library's Nintendo Switch. We have four controllers to be shared. 
    • Bring your own Nintendo Switch - you must have a Nintendo Online subscription and a copy of Mario Kart 8 to participate.
  • Gaming from home
    • You can participate in this event if you have a Nintendo Switch with a Nintendo Online subscription and a copy of Mario Kart 8.

Call the library or speak to library staff in-person to register for this event: (515) 283-4152

All registrants will be emailed the passcode to access the Mario Kart 8 tournament.

Disclaimer(s)

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.