Scavenger Hunt
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.
Children ages 0-5 and their caregivers can engage in open play, come and go activities at South.
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Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
Babies and their caregivers can join Miss Jennifer on Tuesdays for rhymes, songs, bounces, and a story followed by a short playtime.
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Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
Babies, toddlers, and their caregivers can join us on Tuesdays for rhymes, songs, lap bounces, and a story.
This program is recommended for children from birth to 24 months of age.
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Accompanying Adults
This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
Friends of the North Side Library Meeting. New members always welcome.
Draw big and watch your creation shrink before your eyes! Trace or make your own design onto special sheets which staff will place in a toaster over to shrink in a matter of seconds.
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Accompanying Adults
This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
This month we will be reading and discussing The Downstairs Girl by Stacy Lee. Copies of the book are available at the North Side Library.
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Accessibility
The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.Food Allergies
We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.A special guest from Polk County Conservation will join us for Creative Readers, teach us how to identify common winter birds in our area, and make a pine cone birdfeeder to take home.
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Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
Level up your gaming skills! Use our tablets and Nintendo Switch to play Among Us, Minecraft, Roblox, and more. Ages 8+.
Do you love animals? Then visit Central Library to practice reading with and learn about an ARL TheraPet! Engaging with animals is a great way to boost confidence and reduce anxiety around learning to read!
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Accompanying Adults
This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
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.
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
The Library Board of Trustees will meet Tuesday, January 17 at 4:15 PM in the Central Library Board Room.
Interested in learning about the history of our great City? Or learning about your little corner of it? DMPL is offering free monthly presentations on Des Moines’ fascinating past.
Get started on the ukulele and quickly learn to play familiar tunes while having fun! Play your own ukulele or borrow one of North Side Library's soprano ukuleles with your library card.
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Accessibility
The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.Email Required
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This month's book is Gods of Jade and Shadow by Silvia Moreno-Garcia.