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. 

Black History Hero Search

All Day
All Ages
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Library Branch: East Side Library
Room: East Side Rosie's Nature Nook
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Educational, Gaming,
Event Details:

Join us as we kick off Black History Month with a fun search throughout the entire library as you search for all kinds of heroes and find a fact about each one. Prizes for all ages!

Kid's Craft Day: Sports Pennants

10:00am - 4:00pm
Children
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Library Branch: South Side Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Kids and families! Drop in at South from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM for our Kid's Craft Day! This week, kids can celebrate their favorite team by decorating their own sports pennant - just in time for the Super Bowl! For youth ages 5 and up.

Visit the Art Cart

10:00am - 4:00pm
Birth-Preschool, Children
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Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library
Room: Franklin Avenue Children’s Area
Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Art supplies will be available in the Children's Area.  Bring your imagination and creativity and make something amazing!

Craftivities: 3-D Polar Bear

10:00am - 5:00pm
Children
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Library Children’s Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Drop-in at the library to for a craft. This craft will be kept at the Youth Desk and are first come first served as supplies last. One craft per child.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

AARP Tax Preparation Assistance

10:30am - 3:00pm
Adults
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Library Branch: East Side Library
Room: East Side Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Visit the East Side Library every Wednesday and Saturday from 10:30 am to 3:00 pm for tax preparation assistance from AARP. All help will be given on a first come, first serve basis.

Polk County Health Focus Group

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
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Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library
Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

WE NEED YOU!! 

Sit n' Stitch

1:30pm - 3:30pm
Teens, Adults
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Library Branch: North Side Library
Room: North Side Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Spend a few hours with other crafters and work on your knit, crochet, or needle craft projects. Please bring your own supplies and projects with you. Snacks, beverages, and pleasant company provided.

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Forest Flicks: Amazing Grace

2:00pm - 4:00pm
All Ages
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Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library
Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Movies
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Celebrate the start of Black History Month with the whole family at a showing of Amazing Grace at Forest Avenue Library!