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. 

Exhibición de Día de Muertos / Day of the Dead Exhibit

Program Type:

Exhibits

Age Group:

All Ages
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Program Description

Event Details

Come to the Central Library to see a Day of the Dead ofrenda built by Latinx Immigrants of Iowa in partnership with the Des Moines Public Library.  The exhibit includes flowers created by Library visitors throughout October in memory of loved ones who have been lost.

In addition to the ofrenda, a public celebration will be held on Saturday November 2, from 4-6:30 p.m.

Visítanos y aprecia la ofrenda del Día de Muertos, la cual, fue realizada por Latinx Immigrants of Iowa en asociación con la Biblioteca Pública de Des Moines. La exhibición incluye flores creadas por los visitantes a la Biblioteca a lo largo del mes de octubre en memoria de sus seres queridos que han perdido . La ofrenda se encuentra en la biblioteca Central (1000 Grand Ave.).

Adicionalmente a la ofrenda, se llevara a cabo una celebración pùblica el 2 de noviembre, de 4 a 6:30 p.m.

 

Disclaimer(s)

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.

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.