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. 

Drop-in Mending Time

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Educational

Age Group:

Adults
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Program Description

Event Details

Before you put your winter clothes away, it's time to mend your holey sweaters and socks! We'll provide darning needles, crochet hooks, and a couple kinds of yarn, or bring your own.

If you'd like, you can use creativebug with your library card to learn new mending techniques. Staff will also be available to help you learn basic darning, or, if you're a seasoned mender, use whatever approach you like and get the chore done in good company.

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.