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. 

This Week at DMPL

This Week at DMPL

Learn more at dmpl.org/events

For a schedule of DMPL storytimes visit dmpl.org/storytimes.

*Registration required.

 

Monday, December 2

 

I Spy: Native American Heritage Month
December 1-8 | Kids | Central Library

Power Rangers Scavenger Hunt
December 2-14 | Kids | South Side Library

Ornament Making Take-and-Make Bag
Kids | South Side Library

40th Anniversary Open House
11:30 AM-2:00 PM | All Ages | North Side Library

Technology Basics
3 PM | Adults | North Side Library

ASAP Mondays: Still Life Drawing
4 PM | Kids and Teens | Forest Avenue Library

Writers’ Workshop
5:30 PM | Adults | Central Library

Sounds of the Season
6:30 | All Ages | Franklin Avenue Library

 

Tuesday, December 3

 

I Spy: Native American Heritage Month
December 1-8 | Kids | Central Library

Power Rangers Scavenger Hunt
December 2-14 | Kids | South Side Library

Beyond Birth: Baby’s First Year
9 AM | Adults | Central Library

ASAP Tuesdays: Cookie & Cupcake Decoration
3:30 PM | Kids and Teens | East Side Library

Manualidades para adultos: Pinza de cantante de villancicos | Crafting for Adults: Clothespin Carolers
3:30 PM | Adults | Central Library

Manga Book Club*
4 PM | Ages 9-13 | Forest Avenue Library

Switch Gaming
4 PM | Ages 8-18 | North Side Library

Spill the Tea with Red Dragon Herbs & Teas*
6 PM | Adults | East Side Library

 

Wednesday, December 4

 

I Spy: Native American Heritage Month
December 1-8 | Kids | Central Library

Power Rangers Scavenger Hunt
December 2-14 | Kids | South Side Library

Job Seekers Help with the Evelyn K. Davis Center
10 AM-12 PM | Adults | North Side Library

Drop-in STEM Challenge: Lego Challenges
2-7 PM | Kids and Teens | North Side Library

ASAP Wednesday: Calligraphy
3:30 PM | Kids and Teens | North Side Library

Winter Watercolor*
6 PM | Adults | South Side Library

 

Thursday, December 5

 

I Spy: Native American Heritage Month
December 1-8 | Kids | Central Library

Power Rangers Scavenger Hunt
December 2-14 | Kids | South Side Library

Glowforge Training*
3 PM | Adults | Central Library

ASAP Thursdays: Mosaics*
4 PM | Kids and Teens | South Side Library

Craftopia: Upcycle Edition
4-6 PM | Kids | Central Library

Gingerbread House Decorating*
5 PM | All Ages | Franklin Avenue Library
6:15 PM | All Ages | Franklin Avenue Library

Art Club: Faith Ringgold
6:30 PM | Ages 6-11 | Forest Avenue Library

Makey-Makey Music*
6:30 PM | Kids | East Side Library

 

Friday, December 6

 

I Spy: Native American Heritage Month
December 1-8 | Kids | Central Library

Power Rangers Scavenger Hunt
December 2-14 | Kids | South Side Library

Snippets: A Writers’ Workshop for Short Works*
10 AM | Adults | Central Library

LEGO Fridays
10 AM-4 PM | Kids | Franklin Avenue Library

The Outreach Project
1-3 PM | Adults | Central Library

 

Saturday, December 7

 

I Spy: Native American Heritage Month
December 1-8 | Kids | Central Library

Power Rangers Scavenger Hunt
December 2-14 | Kids | South Side Library

Take and Grow: Native Plants Seed Packet
December 7-14 | Adults | North Side Library

Kid’s Craft Day: Popsicle Stick Snowflakes
Kids | South Side Library

Art Cart Saturdays
Kids | East Side Library

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Sneak Preview
10:30 AM | Kids/All Ages | Franklin Avenue Library

Película Gratuita - Mujercitas (2019) | Family Movie Showing - Little Women (2019)
10:30 AM | Families/All Ages | Central Library

Sit n’ Stitch
1:30 PM | Adults | North Side Library

 

Sunday, December 8

 

I Spy: Native American Heritage Month
December 1-8 | Kids | Central Library

Power Rangers Scavenger Hunt
December 2-14 | Kids | South Side Library

Take and Grow: Native Plants Seed Packet
December 7-14 | Adults | North Side Library

 

Upcoming Events

This event is in the "Children" group.

I Spy: Native American Heritage Month

All Day 12/1 - 12/8
Children
Library Branch: Central Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Play & Learn
Event Details:

Come to the Central Youth area to celebrate Native American Heritage Month by finding pictures of some of our favorite authors! And when you've found all the images, stop at the Youth desk to pick out your prize!

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 "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Power Rangers Scavenger Hunt!

All Day 12/2 - 12/14
Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens
Library Branch: South Side Library
Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children, Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Visit South and try our Scavenger Hunt! Drop in and search the library for all of the items on the sheet and win a prize!

This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.

Toddler Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Birth-Preschool
East Side Meeting Room
Library Branch: East Side Library
Room: East Side Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth-Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Toddlers and their caregivers can enjoy introductory stories, songs, music, and movement! For ages 18 months to 36 months.

Disclaimer(s)

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 event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.

Preschool Storytime

10:15am - 10:45am
Birth-Preschool
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library
Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth-Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Join Miss Jennifer for Preschool Storytime on Monday mornings at 10:15 a.m.  There will be stories, rhymes, music, and more.

This storytime is recommended for ages three to five, but all children are welcome to attend.

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 "All Ages" group.

40th Anniversary Open House

11:30am - 2:00pm
All Ages
North Side Meeting Room
Library Branch: North Side Library
Room: North Side Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

The North Side Library is turning 40! 

Learn about the history of the library in the Highland Park/Oak Park community and celebrate 40 years in our current building with refreshments, 1984 Trivia, door prizes, and more.

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Technology Basics

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
North Side Meeting Room
Library Branch: North Side Library
Room: North Side Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Event Details:

Join us for a computer basics class and increase your skills.

Disclaimer(s)

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.
This event is in the "Children" group.

ASAP Mondays: Still Life Drawing

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library
Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

If you’re a kid who likes to draw (or wants to learn or improve your skills), this class is for you! In these three weeks we will use charcoal, colored pencils, white pencils, and graphite drawing pencils to practice drawing.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Children’s Program

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Writers' Workshop 2024

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Central Library Meeting Room 2, 3
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Library Meeting Room 2, 3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Join us for the DMPL Writer's Workshop on the first* Monday of the month from 5:30-7:30 PM. Share samples of work and receive feedback from other writers in the group.

Disclaimer(s)

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.