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. 

Forest Bathing Walk

Program Type:

Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
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Event Details

​​​​​​Welcome the autumn season with a 2-hour guided forest bathing walk. Have you heard about forest bathing and wondered what it’s all about? Forest bathing is a research-backed wellness practice proven to lower stress, improve memory and focus, and boost positive mood feelings, helping to alleviate feelings of depression and hopelessness. Come experience forest bathing to learn about how this wellness practice offers numerous wellness benefits and a deepened connection to the natural world! 

We will meet at Whitmer Park - details of specifically where to meet will be sent a few days before the walk. Registration is required.