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Kids Graphic Novel Club Read - Global AND My Aunt Is a Monster

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
School-Age Children
Event Details:

If you like to read and talk about graphic novels, this club is for you. Join us for discussion and activities related to this month’s book, Global by Eoin Colfer. If you need...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: School-Age Children
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

If you like to read and talk about graphic novels, this club is for you. Join us for discussion and activities related to this month’s book, Global by Eoin Colfer.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "School-Age Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Outreach: Jingle in the Junction

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Outreach
Program Type:
Outreach
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

The West Des Moines Public Library is excited to bring our Words on Wheels vehicle out to Jingle in the Junction in Valley Junction! Our parking spot has not been finalized yet, bu...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: All Ages, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

The West Des Moines Public Library is excited to bring our Words on Wheels vehicle out to Jingle in the Junction in Valley Junction! Our parking spot has not been finalized yet, but once we know more, we will update this listing. 

This event is in the "School-Age Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Music by Serenade

Sunday, November 24, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Performer
Age Group:
School-Age Children, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

The Library is very happy to welcome Serenade for an afternoon of enchanting music! Featuring the unique musical pairing of Denise Schmitz and Tim Cooper, Serenade will perfor...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: School-Age Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Performer
Event Details:

The Library is very happy to welcome Serenade for an afternoon of enchanting music! Featuring the unique musical pairing of Denise Schmitz and Tim Cooper, Serenade will perform beautiful ballads and more.  

This event is in the "Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "School-Age Children" group.

Dinosaur Take Home Craft

11/25/2024 @ 9:00am to 11/27/2024 @ 5:00pm
Main Branch
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children
Event Details:

Come to the library and pick up your Dinovember take-home craft.  You can make a ______________  Available at the Children's Desk during library hours while supplies last...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:

Come to the library and pick up your Dinovember take-home craft.  You can make a ______________  Available at the Children's Desk during library hours while supplies last. 

This event is in the "School-Age Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Tween Club Read - Among the Hidden

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
School-Age Children, Teens
Event Details:

If you like to read and talk about books (but you’re getting too old for our other book clubs), this club is for you. Join us for discussion and activities related to this month’s ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: School-Age Children, Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

If you like to read and talk about books (but you’re getting too old for our other book clubs), this club is for you.

This event is in the "School-Age Children" group.

After School Adventures - Interactive Movie Featuring Home Alone!

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 3:45pm - 5:30pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Program
Age Group:
School-Age Children
Event Details:

I'll make sure we get an accurate head count and have our passports packed as we watch Home Alone (PG 1h 43m)! We'll also enjoy popcorn and fun activities throughout the movie as w...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: School-Age Children
Program Type: Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

I'll make sure we get an accurate head count and have our passports packed as we watch Home Alone (PG 1h 43m)! We'll also enjoy popcorn and fun activities throughout the movie as we watch.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "School-Age Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Outreach: Jingle in the Junction

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Outreach
Program Type:
Outreach
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

The West Des Moines Public Library is excited to bring our Words on Wheels vehicle out to Jingle in the Junction in Valley Junction! Our parking spot has not been finalized yet, bu...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: All Ages, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

The West Des Moines Public Library is excited to bring our Words on Wheels vehicle out to Jingle in the Junction in Valley Junction! Our parking spot has not been finalized yet, but once we know more, we will update this listing. 

This event is in the "School-Age Children" group.

Kids Club Read - Zapato Power : Freddie Ramos Takes Off

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
School-Age Children
Event Details:

If you like to read and talk about books, this club is for you. Join us for discussion and activities related to this month's book Zapato Power : Freddie Ramos Takes Off by Jacquel...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: School-Age Children
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

If you like to read and talk about books, this club is for you. Join us for discussion and activities related to this month's book Zapato Power : Freddie Ramos Takes Off by Jacqueline Jules.

This event is in the "Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "School-Age Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Family Night at the Library! - Lego Derby!

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Program
Age Group:
Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Get your family together and build the fastest (Funniest? Most creative?) Lego car you can! Build one car as a family or have everyone build their own car. We’ll race them down the...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Get your family together and build the fastest (Funniest? Most creative?) Lego car you can! Build one car as a family or have everyone build their own car.

This event is in the "School-Age Children" group.

Kids Graphic Novel Club Read - Queen of the Sea

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
School-Age Children
Event Details:

If you like to read and talk about graphic novels, this club is for you. Join us for discussion and activities related to this month’s book, Queen of the Sea by Dylan Meconis....

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: School-Age Children
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

If you like to read and talk about graphic novels, this club is for you. Join us for discussion and activities related to this month’s book, Queen of the Sea by Dylan Meconis.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "School-Age Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Winter Reading 2025 begins!

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

Ready, set, READ! We encourage readers of all ages to challenge themselves to become reading machines this winter. From January 1-31, West Des Moines Library is participating in “B...

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

Ready, set, READ! We encourage readers of all ages to challenge themselves to become reading machines this winter.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "School-Age Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Registration for January 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.iowa.g...

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

This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "School-Age Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Family Night at the Library! - Interactive Movie Night Featuring Labyrinth!

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Program
Age Group:
Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Say the magic words and get lost in the magical world of Jim Henson's Labyrinth (PG 1h 25m)! We'll be popping some popcorn, showing the movie, and doing actions (with props!) with ...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Say the magic words and get lost in the magical world of Jim Henson's Labyrinth (PG 1h 25m)! We'll be popping some popcorn, showing the movie, and doing actions (with props!) with everything happening on screen.

This event is in the "School-Age Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Tween Club Read - Bring Your Own Book

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
School-Age Children, Teens
Event Details:

This month, we want you to bring your own book to talk about! Bring your favorite book. Bring the book your currently reading. Bring your LEAST favorite book. Just bring a book and...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: School-Age Children, Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

This month, we want you to bring your own book to talk about! Bring your favorite book. Bring the book your currently reading. Bring your LEAST favorite book. Just bring a book and be ready to tell us a little bit about it!

This event is in the "School-Age Children" group.

After School Adventures - Lego Derby!

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:30pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Program
Age Group:
School-Age Children
Event Details:

Get your engineering hat on and build the fastest (Funniest? Most creative?) Lego car you can! Build a car on your own or work with a team. We’ll race them down the library’s new t...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: School-Age Children
Program Type: Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Get your engineering hat on and build the fastest (Funniest? Most creative?) Lego car you can! Build a car on your own or work with a team. We’ll race them down the library’s new track and see who can cross the finish line first!

This event is in the "School-Age Children" group.

Kids Graphic Novel Club Read - Bring Your Own Book

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
School-Age Children
Event Details:

This month, we want you to bring your own book to talk about! Bring your favorite book. Bring the book your currently reading. Bring your LEAST favorite book. Just bring a book and...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: School-Age Children
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

This month, we want you to bring your own book to talk about! Bring your favorite book. Bring the book your currently reading. Bring your LEAST favorite book. Just bring a book and be ready to tell us a little bit about it!

This event is in the "School-Age Children" group.

Kids Club Read - Bring Your Own Book

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
School-Age Children
Event Details:

This month, we want you to bring your own book to talk about! Bring your favorite book. Bring the book your currently reading. Bring your LEAST favorite book. Just bring a book and...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: School-Age Children
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

This month, we want you to bring your own book to talk about! Bring your favorite book. Bring the book your currently reading. Bring your LEAST favorite book. Just bring a book and be ready to tell us a little bit about it!

This event is in the "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "School-Age Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

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!

This event is in the "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "School-Age Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

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!

This event is in the "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "School-Age Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

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!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "School-Age Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Last day of Winter Reading 2025

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

Winter Reading wraps up today, be sure to log your final days of reading so you can be entered to win a gift certificate for businesses in the Valley Junction area. Thank you for p...

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

Winter Reading wraps up today, be sure to log your final days of reading so you can be entered to win a gift certificate for businesses in the Valley Junction area.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "School-Age Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

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

This event is in the "Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "School-Age Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Family Night at the Library!

Monday, February 3, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Program
Age Group:
Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join Nate for a fun family activity! We'll be doing something different each month.  For all ages. Please register each person attending (children and adults).  This p...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Join Nate for a fun family activity! We'll be doing something different each month.  For all ages. Please register each person attending (children and adults). 

This event is in the "School-Age Children" group.

After School Adventures

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:30pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Program
Age Group:
School-Age Children
Event Details:

Join us in the Community Room after school to embark on an adventure! For ages 5-12, registration required.

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: School-Age Children
Program Type: Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Join us in the Community Room after school to embark on an adventure! For ages 5-12, registration required.