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Saturday Storytime

Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
StoryRoom at Main Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Event Details:

Drop in and join us in the storyroom for Saturday Storytime! Build a lifetime love of books and reading as we share stories, songs, and interactive rhymes with an early l...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: StoryRoom
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Drop in and join us in the storyroom for Saturday Storytime! Build a lifetime love of books and reading as we share stories, songs, and interactive rhymes with an early literacy focus. For ages 0-6 w/adult. No registration.

sheep and lamb reading a book

Lapsit Storytime

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
StoryRoom at Main Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies
Event Details:

Using puppets, rhymes, songs, and short stories, we will engage baby and caregiver in language-rich activities designed for pre-walking babies. We will spotlight sensory stimulatio...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: StoryRoom
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Using puppets, rhymes, songs, and short stories, we will engage baby and caregiver in language-rich activities designed for pre-walking babies.

sheep and lamb reading a book

Lapsit Storytime

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
StoryRoom at Main Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies
Event Details:

Using puppets, rhymes, songs, and short stories, we will engage baby and caregiver in language-rich activities designed for pre-walking babies. We will spotlight sensory stimulatio...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: StoryRoom
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Using puppets, rhymes, songs, and short stories, we will engage baby and caregiver in language-rich activities designed for pre-walking babies.

Model Trains

Friday, January 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Stop by the West Des Moines Library from 1-6PM to see the DesMoinNTrak's N-scale working layout. This event is open to adults and children of all ages. Make sure to stop by th...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Stop by the West Des Moines Library from 1-6PM to see the DesMoinNTrak's N-scale working layout. This event is open to adults and children of all ages. Make sure to stop by the Children's Department for a fun train craft before you leave!

Model Trains

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Stop by the West Des Moines Library from 9AM-5PM to see the DesMoinNTrak's N-scale working layout. This event is open to adults and children of all ages. Make sure to stop by ...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Stop by the West Des Moines Library from 9AM-5PM to see the DesMoinNTrak's N-scale working layout. This event is open to adults and children of all ages. Make sure to stop by the Children's Department for a fun train craft before you leave!

Model Trains

Sunday, January 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Stop by the West Des Moines Library from 2-4PM to see the DesMoinNTrak's N-scale working layout. This event is open to adults and children of all ages. Make sure to stop by th...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Stop by the West Des Moines Library from 2-4PM to see the DesMoinNTrak's N-scale working layout. This event is open to adults and children of all ages. Make sure to stop by the Children's Department for a fun train craft before you leave!

sheep and lamb reading a book

Lapsit Storytime

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
StoryRoom at Main Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies
Event Details:

Using puppets, rhymes, songs, and short stories, we will engage baby and caregiver in language-rich activities designed for pre-walking babies. We will spotlight sensory stimulatio...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: StoryRoom
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Using puppets, rhymes, songs, and short stories, we will engage baby and caregiver in language-rich activities designed for pre-walking babies.

sheep and lamb reading a book

Lapsit Storytime

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
StoryRoom at Main Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies
Event Details:

Using puppets, rhymes, songs, and short stories, we will engage baby and caregiver in language-rich activities designed for pre-walking babies. We will spotlight sensory stimulatio...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: StoryRoom
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Using puppets, rhymes, songs, and short stories, we will engage baby and caregiver in language-rich activities designed for pre-walking babies.

Registration for February Programs

All Day
Main Branch
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Registration begins at 9:00am today for programs at the Library. You may register in person, on the library's online calendar, or by phone. Youth programs - youthservices@wdm.io...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Age Group: All Ages, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Registration begins at 9:00am today for programs at the Library. You may register in person, on the library's online calendar, or by phone.

Youth programs - youthservices@wdm.iowa.gov - 515.222.3405

sheep and lamb reading a book

Lapsit Storytime

Monday, February 10, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
StoryRoom at Main Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies
Event Details:

Using puppets, rhymes, songs, and short stories, we will engage baby and caregiver in language-rich activities designed for pre-walking babies. We will spotlight sensory stimulatio...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: StoryRoom
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Using puppets, rhymes, songs, and short stories, we will engage baby and caregiver in language-rich activities designed for pre-walking babies.

sheep and lamb reading a book

Lapsit Storytime

Monday, February 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
StoryRoom at Main Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies
Event Details:

Using puppets, rhymes, songs, and short stories, we will engage baby and caregiver in language-rich activities designed for pre-walking babies. We will spotlight sensory stimulatio...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: StoryRoom
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Using puppets, rhymes, songs, and short stories, we will engage baby and caregiver in language-rich activities designed for pre-walking babies.

sheep and lamb reading a book

Lapsit Storytime

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
StoryRoom at Main Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies
Event Details:

Using puppets, rhymes, songs, and short stories, we will engage baby and caregiver in language-rich activities designed for pre-walking babies. We will spotlight sensory stimulatio...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: StoryRoom
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Using puppets, rhymes, songs, and short stories, we will engage baby and caregiver in language-rich activities designed for pre-walking babies.

sheep and lamb reading a book

Lapsit Storytime

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
StoryRoom at Main Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies
Event Details:

Using puppets, rhymes, songs, and short stories, we will engage baby and caregiver in language-rich activities designed for pre-walking babies. We will spotlight sensory stimulatio...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: StoryRoom
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Using puppets, rhymes, songs, and short stories, we will engage baby and caregiver in language-rich activities designed for pre-walking babies.

Registration for March Programs

All Day
Main Branch
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Registration begins at 9:00am today for programs at the Library. You may register in person, on the library's online calendar, or by phone. Youth programs - youthservices@wdm.io...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Age Group: All Ages, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Registration begins at 9:00am today for programs at the Library. You may register in person, on the library's online calendar, or by phone.

Youth programs - youthservices@wdm.iowa.gov - 515.222.3405

sheep and lamb reading a book

Lapsit Storytime

Monday, March 10, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
StoryRoom at Main Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies
Event Details:

Using puppets, rhymes, songs, and short stories, we will engage baby and caregiver in language-rich activities designed for pre-walking babies. We will spotlight sensory stimulatio...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: StoryRoom
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Using puppets, rhymes, songs, and short stories, we will engage baby and caregiver in language-rich activities designed for pre-walking babies.

sheep and lamb reading a book

Lapsit Storytime

Monday, March 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
StoryRoom at Main Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies
Event Details:

Using puppets, rhymes, songs, and short stories, we will engage baby and caregiver in language-rich activities designed for pre-walking babies. We will spotlight sensory stimulatio...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: StoryRoom
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Using puppets, rhymes, songs, and short stories, we will engage baby and caregiver in language-rich activities designed for pre-walking babies.

sheep and lamb reading a book

Lapsit Storytime

Monday, March 17, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
StoryRoom at Main Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies
Event Details:

Using puppets, rhymes, songs, and short stories, we will engage baby and caregiver in language-rich activities designed for pre-walking babies. We will spotlight sensory stimulatio...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: StoryRoom
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Using puppets, rhymes, songs, and short stories, we will engage baby and caregiver in language-rich activities designed for pre-walking babies.

sheep and lamb reading a book

Lapsit Storytime

Monday, March 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
StoryRoom at Main Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies
Event Details:

Using puppets, rhymes, songs, and short stories, we will engage baby and caregiver in language-rich activities designed for pre-walking babies. We will spotlight sensory stimulatio...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: StoryRoom
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Using puppets, rhymes, songs, and short stories, we will engage baby and caregiver in language-rich activities designed for pre-walking babies.

sheep and lamb reading a book

Lapsit Storytime

Monday, March 24, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
StoryRoom at Main Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies
Event Details:

Using puppets, rhymes, songs, and short stories, we will engage baby and caregiver in language-rich activities designed for pre-walking babies. We will spotlight sensory stimulatio...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: StoryRoom
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Using puppets, rhymes, songs, and short stories, we will engage baby and caregiver in language-rich activities designed for pre-walking babies.

sheep and lamb reading a book

Lapsit Storytime

Monday, March 24, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
StoryRoom at Main Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies
Event Details:

Using puppets, rhymes, songs, and short stories, we will engage baby and caregiver in language-rich activities designed for pre-walking babies. We will spotlight sensory stimulatio...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: StoryRoom
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Using puppets, rhymes, songs, and short stories, we will engage baby and caregiver in language-rich activities designed for pre-walking babies.

Registration for April Programs

All Day
Main Branch
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Registration begins at 9:00am today for programs at the Library. You may register in person, on the library's online calendar, or by phone. Youth programs - youthservices@wdm.io...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Age Group: All Ages, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Registration begins at 9:00am today for programs at the Library. You may register in person, on the library's online calendar, or by phone.

Youth programs - youthservices@wdm.iowa.gov - 515.222.3405

sheep and lamb reading a book

Lapsit Storytime

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
StoryRoom at Main Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies
Event Details:

Using puppets, rhymes, songs, and short stories, we will engage baby and caregiver in language-rich activities designed for pre-walking babies. We will spotlight sensory stimulatio...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: StoryRoom
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Using puppets, rhymes, songs, and short stories, we will engage baby and caregiver in language-rich activities designed for pre-walking babies.

sheep and lamb reading a book

Lapsit Storytime

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
StoryRoom at Main Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies
Event Details:

Using puppets, rhymes, songs, and short stories, we will engage baby and caregiver in language-rich activities designed for pre-walking babies. We will spotlight sensory stimulatio...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: StoryRoom
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Using puppets, rhymes, songs, and short stories, we will engage baby and caregiver in language-rich activities designed for pre-walking babies.

sheep and lamb reading a book

Lapsit Storytime

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
StoryRoom at Main Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies
Event Details:

Using puppets, rhymes, songs, and short stories, we will engage baby and caregiver in language-rich activities designed for pre-walking babies. We will spotlight sensory stimulatio...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: StoryRoom
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Using puppets, rhymes, songs, and short stories, we will engage baby and caregiver in language-rich activities designed for pre-walking babies.