Name: 2024 Summer Reading Display
Start: 2024-05-11
End: 2024-06-30
Location: West Des Moines Public Library

2024 Summer Reading Display

All Day 5/11 - 6/30

Lobby Display Case at Main Branch

Program Type:

Exhibit

Age Group:

All Ages

Event Details:

In the theme of our 2024 Summer Escape logo, come explore an explosion of comic book and super hero memorabilia in our front display case! This colorful curation was put together b...

Library Branch: Main Branch

Room: Lobby Display Case

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Exhibit

Event Details:

In the theme of our 2024 Summer Escape logo, come explore an explosion of comic book and super hero memorabilia in our front display case! This colorful curation was put together by local artist Kyle Chizek. None of these items are for sale.

Iowa Files: Nothing Compares!

Sunday, May 19, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Community Room at Main Branch

Program Type:

Program

Age Group:

All Ages, Adults

Event Details:

The Iowa State Fair is one of the oldest & largest agricultural expositions in the country! It began in 1854 and has been held on the Iowa State Fairgrounds since 1886. Mindy W...

Library Branch: Main Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: All Ages, Adults

Program Type: Program

Event Details:

The Iowa State Fair is one of the oldest & largest agricultural expositions in the country! It began in 1854 and has been held on the Iowa State Fairgrounds since 1886.

First day of Summer Escape @ West Des Moines Library!

All Day

Main Branch

Program Type:

Program

Age Group:

All Ages, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults

Event Details:

Registration begins May 20 for our 2024 Summer Escape at the library! Sign up today online or via the Beanstack app (for iOS or Android). For information on registering groups (suc...

Library Branch: Main Branch

Age Group: All Ages, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults

Program Type: Program

Event Details:

Registration begins May 20 for our 2024 Summer Escape at the library!

WDM Library @ Valley Junction Farmers Market

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 4:00pm - 8:00pm

Outreach

Program Type:

Program

Age Group:

All Ages, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults

Event Details:

The WDM Library is excited to be an exhibitor at the Valley Junction Farmers Market. Stop by our booth between 4:00 - 8:00 PM to get a balloon animal, learn about upcoming library ...

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Outreach

Age Group: All Ages, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults

Program Type: Program

Event Details:

The WDM Library is excited to be an exhibitor at the Valley Junction Farmers Market. Stop by our booth between 4:00 - 8:00 PM to get a balloon animal, learn about upcoming library programs, and even get a library card.

Outreach: Legion Park

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm

WoW Truck at Main Branch

Age Group:

All Ages, Preschool, School-Age Children

Event Details:

Visit the library at Legion Park! We'll have the WoW Truck there to sign up for library cards and check out library materials.

Library Branch: Main Branch

Room: WoW Truck

Age Group: All Ages, Preschool, School-Age Children

Event Details:

Visit the library at Legion Park! We'll have the WoW Truck there to sign up for library cards and check out library materials.

Outreach: Legion Park

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm

WoW Truck at Main Branch

Age Group:

All Ages, Preschool, School-Age Children

Event Details:

Visit the library at Legion Park! We'll have the WoW Truck there to sign up for library cards and check out library materials.

Library Branch: Main Branch

Room: WoW Truck

Age Group: All Ages, Preschool, School-Age Children

Event Details:

Visit the library at Legion Park! We'll have the WoW Truck there to sign up for library cards and check out library materials.

Outreach: Legion Park

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm

WoW Truck at Main Branch

Age Group:

All Ages, Preschool, School-Age Children

Event Details:

Visit the library at Legion Park! We'll have the WoW Truck there to sign up for library cards and check out library materials.

Library Branch: Main Branch

Room: WoW Truck

Age Group: All Ages, Preschool, School-Age Children

Event Details:

Visit the library at Legion Park! We'll have the WoW Truck there to sign up for library cards and check out library materials.

Outreach: Legion Park

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm

WoW Truck at Main Branch

Age Group:

All Ages, Preschool, School-Age Children

Event Details:

Visit the library at Legion Park! We'll have the WoW Truck there to sign up for library cards and check out library materials.

Library Branch: Main Branch

Room: WoW Truck

Age Group: All Ages, Preschool, School-Age Children

Event Details:

Visit the library at Legion Park! We'll have the WoW Truck there to sign up for library cards and check out library materials.

Outreach: Legion Park

Monday, July 1, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm

WoW Truck at Main Branch

Age Group:

All Ages, Preschool, School-Age Children

Event Details:

Visit the library at Legion Park! We'll have the WoW Truck there to sign up for library cards and check out library materials.

Library Branch: Main Branch

Room: WoW Truck

Age Group: All Ages, Preschool, School-Age Children

Event Details:

Visit the library at Legion Park! We'll have the WoW Truck there to sign up for library cards and check out library materials.

Outreach: Legion Park

Monday, July 8, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm

WoW Truck at Main Branch

Age Group:

All Ages, Preschool, School-Age Children

Event Details:

Visit the library at Legion Park! We'll have the WoW Truck there to sign up for library cards and check out library materials.

Library Branch: Main Branch

Room: WoW Truck

Age Group: All Ages, Preschool, School-Age Children

Event Details:

Visit the library at Legion Park! We'll have the WoW Truck there to sign up for library cards and check out library materials.

WDM Library @ Valley Junction Farmers Market

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 4:00pm - 8:00pm

Outreach

Program Type:

Program

Age Group:

All Ages, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults

Event Details:

The WDM Library is excited to be an exhibitor at the Valley Junction Farmers Market. Stop by our booth between 4:00 - 8:00 PM to get a balloon animal, learn about upcoming library ...

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Outreach

Age Group: All Ages, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults

Program Type: Program

Event Details:

The WDM Library is excited to be an exhibitor at the Valley Junction Farmers Market. Stop by our booth between 4:00 - 8:00 PM to get a balloon animal, learn about upcoming library programs, and even get a library card.

Model Trains in Library Display Case

All Day 7/15 - 8/5

Lobby Display Case at Main Branch

Program Type:

Exhibit

Age Group:

All Ages

Event Details:

In preparation of our annual Model Trains event, enjoy a display of model trains.

Library Branch: Main Branch

Room: Lobby Display Case

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Exhibit

Event Details:

In preparation of our annual Model Trains event, enjoy a display of model trains.

Outreach: Legion Park

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm

WoW Truck at Main Branch

Age Group:

All Ages, Preschool, School-Age Children

Event Details:

Visit the library at Legion Park! We'll have the WoW Truck there to sign up for library cards and check out library materials.

Library Branch: Main Branch

Room: WoW Truck

Age Group: All Ages, Preschool, School-Age Children

Event Details:

Visit the library at Legion Park! We'll have the WoW Truck there to sign up for library cards and check out library materials.

Outreach: Legion Park

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm

WoW Truck at Main Branch

Age Group:

All Ages, Preschool, School-Age Children

Event Details:

Visit the library at Legion Park! We'll have the WoW Truck there to sign up for library cards and check out library materials.

Library Branch: Main Branch

Room: WoW Truck

Age Group: All Ages, Preschool, School-Age Children

Event Details:

Visit the library at Legion Park! We'll have the WoW Truck there to sign up for library cards and check out library materials.

Outreach: Legion Park

Monday, July 29, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm

WoW Truck at Main Branch

Age Group:

All Ages, Preschool, School-Age Children

Event Details:

Visit the library at Legion Park! We'll have the WoW Truck there to sign up for library cards and check out library materials.

Library Branch: Main Branch

Room: WoW Truck

Age Group: All Ages, Preschool, School-Age Children

Event Details:

Visit the library at Legion Park! We'll have the WoW Truck there to sign up for library cards and check out library materials.

WDM Library @ Valley Junction Farmers Market

Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 4:00pm - 8:00pm

Outreach

Program Type:

Program

Age Group:

All Ages, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults

Event Details:

The WDM Library is excited to be an exhibitor at the Valley Junction Farmers Market. Stop by our booth between 4:00 - 8:00 PM to get a balloon animal, learn about upcoming library ...

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Outreach

Age Group: All Ages, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults

Program Type: Program

Event Details:

The WDM Library is excited to be an exhibitor at the Valley Junction Farmers Market. Stop by our booth between 4:00 - 8:00 PM to get a balloon animal, learn about upcoming library programs, and even get a library card.

Iowa Cubs Homerun Reader Game

Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 6:30pm - 9:30pm

Outreach

Age Group:

All Ages, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults

Event Details:

When you finish the summer reading goal of 30 days of reading, you will receive a general admission ticket to the Iowa Cubs game on Thursday, August 1 at 6:38pm. Bring your r...

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Outreach

Age Group: All Ages, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults

Event Details:

When you finish the summer reading goal of 30 days of reading, you will receive a general admission ticket to the Iowa Cubs game on Thursday, August 1 at 6:38pm. Bring your reading logs to the library before Aug.

"Little Hidden Stories" by Sadagat Aliyeva

All Day 8/6 - 8/25

Lobby Display Case at Main Branch

Program Type:

Exhibit

Age Group:

All Ages

Event Details:

Enjoy a collection of digital illustrations by Sadagat Aliyeva. Artist Statement: Little Hidden Stories We all have been children once. Throughout life we carry them...

Library Branch: Main Branch

Room: Lobby Display Case

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Exhibit

Event Details:

Enjoy a collection of digital illustrations by Sadagat Aliyeva.

Artist Statement:

Little Hidden Stories

Justin Young Art Exhibit

All Day 11/1 - 12/14

Lobby Display Case at Main Branch

Program Type:

Exhibit

Age Group:

All Ages

Event Details:

Cityscapes and museum art from "Young at Art" Collection.

Library Branch: Main Branch

Room: Lobby Display Case

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Exhibit

Event Details:

Cityscapes and museum art from "Young at Art" Collection.

Model Trains in Library Display Case

All Day 12/15 - 1/21

Lobby Display Case at Main Branch

Program Type:

Exhibit

Age Group:

All Ages

Event Details:

In preparation of our annual Model Trains event, enjoy a display of model trains.

Library Branch: Main Branch

Room: Lobby Display Case

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Exhibit

Event Details:

In preparation of our annual Model Trains event, enjoy a display of model trains.

Katie Kitterman: Capturing Nature's Beauty Through Lens

All Day 2/1 - 2/28

Lobby Display Case at Main Branch

Program Type:

Exhibit

Age Group:

All Ages

Event Details:

Katie Kitterman: Capturing Nature's Beauty Through Lens Deeply connected to nature, Katie Kitterman finds inspiration in the delicate elegance of flowers. Seamlessly blending he...

Library Branch: Main Branch

Room: Lobby Display Case

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Exhibit

Event Details:

Katie Kitterman: Capturing Nature's Beauty Through Lens

Main Branch

Notary Service Suspended for May

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