Children ages three to five can come and enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, and more, followed by a craft.
Adventure Pass Changes in 2025
Due to software issues affecting all libraries using the service, the Des Moines Public Library’s Iowa Adventure Pass program will no longer be available 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 make new reservations for passes that must be used by December 31, 2024. We hope to reintroduce the service at a later time, and we apologize for the inconvenience.
Play, Grow, Learn! is an opportunity for you to use the Imagination Station to explore early literacy tips and books, play with others, and develop early literacy skills using Forest Avenue Library's space and toys.
Visit us at the North Side Library every Monday to learn some computer basics. Receive one-on-one help with navigating the computer, using the mouse, and setting up an email account.
We will be discussing The Misfortunes of Marion Palm by Emily Culliton. Coffee and treats will be served. Copies of the book are available at the Circulation desk.
Love Raina Telgemeier, superheroes, manga, graphic novels, and cartoons? Ready to let your artist flag fly? Then come to Comics Creators! We'll provide the paper and pens, you provide the creativity!
Come build with us! Computers and iPads provided: just bring your imaginations. Ages 7-18.
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Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
Create a work of art on a tote bag based on African-American Expressionist painter and art educator Alma Thomas's colorful paintings and learn more about this talented artist. No registration required!
Join us for a fun filled night of snow STEM activities during Family Storytime: Let It Snow! We'll read the story The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats. After storytime, families can experiment with snow science STEM sensory stations!
Dr. Natalie J.A. Benson, who received an Interdisciplinary Ph.D. in Modern French Art and Literature at the University of Iowa, is the presenter of a five-session series on modern art.
Join us for a discussion of Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson. Ask at the information desk for a copy of the book.