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. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Art Cart- POP Art Day

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

It's cold out so come spend some time at the library and make POP Art with the supplies provided. Children's Area and all ages are welcome.

Disclaimer(s)

Children’s Program

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

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Drop-in Perler Bead Art

10:00am - 4:00pm
Children, Teens
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Library Branch: North Side Library
Room: North Side Children’s Area
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Drop-in to North Side to create a work of art using perler beads. Then, we'll iron your creation for you to take home!

Disclaimer(s)

Children’s Program

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

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Vision Board for 2023

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Teens, Adults
Required
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Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library
Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 21
Event Details:

Start 2023 with an afternoon to think about and create a vision board that can help you set intentions for what you'd like to see over the course of the year. All materials are provided.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Visits
Event Details:

Join the Des Moines Public Library and Beaverdale Books for an evening with Stephen Markley, the best-selling author of Ohio.