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. 

Cicadas 2024!

Program Type:

Educational

Age Group:

Adults, All Ages
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Program Description

Event Details

Dive into the fascinating world of cicadas alongside ISU Polk County Extension and Outreach Natural Program Coordinator, Gina Buelow!

Find out more about the 2024 emergence of cicadas in North America, learn the differences between periodical and annual species, and discover why these sometimes-deafening insects are important to our ecosystems.

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Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.