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. 

Harlem Renaissance Scavenger Hunt

Program Type:

Gaming

Age Group:

Children, Teens
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Program Description

Event Details

This scavenger hunt will teach kids about the amazing history of the Harlem Renaissance and its role in US History! Major writers, artists, and performers who contributed to this cultural movement will be posted throughout the library and if you find them all you can win a prize! Best for ages 6+

Disclaimer(s)

Children’s Program

Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.