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. 

Bike-a-Palooza!

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Author Visits, Educational, Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Children
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Program Description

Event Details

Kick off National Bike Month with DMPL! Local author Rebecca Janni will host a storytime followed by a bike rodeo. Then we'll make art using bike parts, the Des Moines Street Collective will teach about bicycle parts and safety, and a DMPD officer will hand out bike helmets! Feel free to join for the story and stay or drop in later.

In case of inclement weather this program will take place in the library meeting rooms.

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.

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.

Children’s Program

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

Inclement Weather

This program is hosted outdoors. In case of inclement weather please check back here for updates.