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. 

Free Play Olympics

Program Type:

Play & Learn

Age Group:

Birth-Preschool, Children
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Program Description

Event Details

Join us on the lawn of the Central Library to celebrate the return of the Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan!   There will be various activities available for free play set out to be enjoyed by a maximum of 30 people at a time.  There will be giant Legos, jump ropes, and much more.   You will also be able to sign up for Summer Reading during this event and receive a free book of your choice!  So come for the fun, wear a mask, and maybe earn a medal! Please no large groups over 10 people.  For questions email mbslattery@dmpl.org

Disclaimer(s)

Outdoor Program

This program is hosted outdoors.  

In case of inclement weather please check back here for updates.