Name: Spock's Sanctuary Animal Hour
Start: 2025-06-23T10:30:00-05:00
End: 2025-06-23T11:30:00-05:00
Location: West Des Moines Public Library

adult holding small turtle for kids to see and touch

Spock's Sanctuary Animal Hour

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Community Room at Main Branch

Age Group:

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

Event Details:

Spock's Sanctuary is an Exotic Animal Rescue, Sanctuary, and Service Provider in the Des Moines, Iowa area with a focus on being a more sustainable future for exotic pets. Many of ...

Library Branch: Main Branch

Room: Community Room

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

Event Details:

Spock's Sanctuary is an Exotic Animal Rescue, Sanctuary, and Service Provider in the Des Moines, Iowa area with a focus on being a more sustainable future for exotic pets.

Outreach: Words on Wheels at Legion Park

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm

Outreach

Program Type:

Outreach

Age Group:

All Ages, Toddlers, 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.

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Outreach

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

Program Type: Outreach

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.

Storytime with Blue Zoo

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am

Community Room at Main Branch

Program Type:

Storytime, Performer

Age Group:

Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children

Event Details:

Ahoy, all! Join us "under the sea" for this extra special storytime where our librarians will be joined by a pirate and a mermaid from Blue Zoo Aquarium! After the program, you wil...

Library Branch: Main Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children

Program Type: Storytime, Performer

Event Details:

Ahoy, all! Join us "under the sea" for this extra special storytime where our librarians will be joined by a pirate and a mermaid from Blue Zoo Aquarium!

Friday Craft for Kids

All Day

Main Branch

Program Type:

Craft

Age Group:

Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children

Event Details:

Each Friday we will provide a different fun, hands-on, screen-free craft project or activity to take home and enjoy! Available at the Children's Desk during library hours while sup...

Library Branch: Main Branch

Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children

Program Type: Craft

Event Details:

Each Friday we will provide a different fun, hands-on, screen-free craft project or activity to take home and enjoy!

Outreach : Words on Wheels at Rose Farm

Friday, June 27, 2025 at 9:00am - 9:30am

Outreach

Program Type:

Outreach

Age Group:

Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children

Event Details:

Visit the library's Words on Wheels Truck at Rose Farm for their Farm School series each Friday from June 6th-July 25th [Note: Farm School continues through August 8, library visit...

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Outreach

Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children

Program Type: Outreach

Event Details:

Visit the library's Words on Wheels Truck at Rose Farm for their Farm School series each Friday from June 6th-July 25th [Note: Farm School continues through August 8, library visits will end on July 25.]

From Rose Farm:

Outreach : Words on Wheels at Rose Farm

Friday, June 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Outreach

Program Type:

Outreach

Age Group:

Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children

Event Details:

Visit the library's Words on Wheels Truck at Rose Farm for their Farm School series each Friday from June 6th-July 25th [Note: Farm School continues through August 8, library visit...

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Outreach

Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children

Program Type: Outreach

Event Details:

Visit the library's Words on Wheels Truck at Rose Farm for their Farm School series each Friday from June 6th-July 25th [Note: Farm School continues through August 8, library visits will end on July 25.]

From Rose Farm:

Outreach : Words on Wheels at Rose Farm

Friday, June 27, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am

Outreach

Program Type:

Outreach

Age Group:

Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children

Event Details:

Visit the library's Words on Wheels Truck at Rose Farm for their Farm School series each Friday from June 6th-July 25th [Note: Farm School continues through August 8, library visit...

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Outreach

Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children

Program Type: Outreach

Event Details:

Visit the library's Words on Wheels Truck at Rose Farm for their Farm School series each Friday from June 6th-July 25th [Note: Farm School continues through August 8, library visits will end on July 25.]

From Rose Farm:

Outreach: Mayor Tom Becker Park (Cumming)

Friday, June 27, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Outreach

Program Type:

Outreach

Age Group:

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

Event Details:

Visit the library's Words on Wheels Truck at Mayor Tom Becker Park in Cumming! Create a new library card while you're there and check out some fun library materials. We'll be ...

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Outreach

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

Program Type: Outreach

Event Details:

Visit the library's Words on Wheels Truck at Mayor Tom Becker Park in Cumming! Create a new library card while you're there and check out some fun library materials.

Friday Flicks: Five Nights at Freddy's

Friday, June 27, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Community Room at Main Branch

Program Type:

Film

Age Group:

Preschool, School-Age Children

Event Details:

All movies are shown at 1:30 p.m. in the Library Community Room. No registration is needed, though space is limited. Today's movie will be Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (Rated PG, 1h 5...

Library Branch: Main Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Preschool, School-Age Children

Program Type: Film

Event Details:

All movies are shown at 1:30 p.m. in the Library Community Room. No registration is needed, though space is limited. Today's movie will be Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (Rated PG, 1h 53min).

Outreach: Valley Junction Pride Festival

Sunday, June 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm

Outreach

Program Type:

Outreach

Age Group:

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

Event Details:

The Words on Wheels will be out at Valley Junction Pride Festival from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Sunday, June 29!Celebrate love at Valley Junction Pride! Join us for an unforgettable ...

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Outreach

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

Program Type: Outreach

Event Details:

The Words on Wheels will be out at Valley Junction Pride Festival from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Sunday, June 29!

Circus of Bubbles

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am

Community Room at Main Branch

Program Type:

Performer

Age Group:

Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children

Event Details:

Wonder isn’t a fleeting moment—it’s a mindset waiting to be ignited by you…and bubbles! In 30 minutes with Circus of Bubbles, you’re invited to explore this funny, interactive show...

Library Branch: Main Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children

Program Type: Performer

Event Details:

Wonder isn’t a fleeting moment—it’s a mindset waiting to be ignited by you…and bubbles! In 30 minutes with Circus of Bubbles, you’re invited to explore this funny, interactive show where each bubble is a portal to creative delight.

Outreach: Words on Wheels at Legion Park

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm

Outreach

Program Type:

Outreach

Age Group:

All Ages, Toddlers, 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.

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Outreach

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

Program Type: Outreach

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.

Registration for July 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

How Does Your Global Garden Grow? With local author Elizabeth Bedia (early registration)

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am

Community Room at Main Branch

Program Type:

Performer

Age Group:

Preschool, School-Age Children

Event Details:

Participants will learn about how gardens throughout the world grow in wildly different climates from the frozen tundra to the deep blue ocean. They will learn about unique gardens...

Required

Library Branch: Main Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Preschool, School-Age Children

Program Type: Performer

Required

Seats Remaining: 40

Event Details:

Participants will learn about how gardens throughout the world grow in wildly different climates from the frozen tundra to the deep blue ocean.

Outreach: Words on Wheels at Legion Park

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm

Outreach

Program Type:

Outreach

Age Group:

All Ages, Toddlers, 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.

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Outreach

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

Program Type: Outreach

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.

Friday Craft for Kids

All Day

Main Branch

Program Type:

Craft

Age Group:

Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children

Event Details:

Each Friday we will provide a different fun, hands-on, screen-free craft project or activity to take home and enjoy! Available at the Children's Desk during library hours while sup...

Library Branch: Main Branch

Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children

Program Type: Craft

Event Details:

Each Friday we will provide a different fun, hands-on, screen-free craft project or activity to take home and enjoy!

Outreach : Words on Wheels at Rose Farm

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 9:00am - 9:30am

Outreach

Program Type:

Outreach

Age Group:

Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children

Event Details:

Visit the library's Words on Wheels Truck at Rose Farm for their Farm School series each Friday from June 6th-July 25th [Note: Farm School continues through August 8, library visit...

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Outreach

Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children

Program Type: Outreach

Event Details:

Visit the library's Words on Wheels Truck at Rose Farm for their Farm School series each Friday from June 6th-July 25th [Note: Farm School continues through August 8, library visits will end on July 25.]

From Rose Farm:

Outreach : Words on Wheels at Rose Farm

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Outreach

Program Type:

Outreach

Age Group:

Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children

Event Details:

Visit the library's Words on Wheels Truck at Rose Farm for their Farm School series each Friday from June 6th-July 25th [Note: Farm School continues through August 8, library visit...

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Outreach

Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children

Program Type: Outreach

Event Details:

Visit the library's Words on Wheels Truck at Rose Farm for their Farm School series each Friday from June 6th-July 25th [Note: Farm School continues through August 8, library visits will end on July 25.]

From Rose Farm:

Outreach : Words on Wheels at Rose Farm

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am

Outreach

Program Type:

Outreach

Age Group:

Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children

Event Details:

Visit the library's Words on Wheels Truck at Rose Farm for their Farm School series each Friday from June 6th-July 25th [Note: Farm School continues through August 8, library visit...

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Outreach

Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children

Program Type: Outreach

Event Details:

Visit the library's Words on Wheels Truck at Rose Farm for their Farm School series each Friday from June 6th-July 25th [Note: Farm School continues through August 8, library visits will end on July 25.]

From Rose Farm:

Outreach: Mayor Tom Becker Park (Cumming)

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Outreach

Program Type:

Outreach

Age Group:

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

Event Details:

Visit the library's Words on Wheels Truck at Mayor Tom Becker Park in Cumming! Create a new library card while you're there and check out some fun library materials. We'll be ...

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Outreach

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

Program Type: Outreach

Event Details:

Visit the library's Words on Wheels Truck at Mayor Tom Becker Park in Cumming! Create a new library card while you're there and check out some fun library materials.

Friday Flicks: Wicked

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 1:30pm - 4:30pm

Community Room at Main Branch

Program Type:

Film

Age Group:

Preschool, School-Age Children

Event Details:

All movies are shown at 1:30 p.m. in the Library Community Room. No registration is needed, though space is limited. Today's movie will be Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (Rated PG, 1h 5...

Library Branch: Main Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Preschool, School-Age Children

Program Type: Film

Event Details:

All movies are shown at 1:30 p.m. in the Library Community Room. No registration is needed, though space is limited. Today's movie will be Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (Rated PG, 1h 53min).

Outreach: Words on Wheels at Legion Park

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm

Outreach

Program Type:

Outreach

Age Group:

All Ages, Toddlers, 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.

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Outreach

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

Program Type: Outreach

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.

Kids & Tween Club Read Mash-Up! (early registration)

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Community Room at Main Branch

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

School-Age Children, Teens

Event Details:

Join us this summer as our three book clubs join forces! Instead of us telling you which book to read, we decide on a theme, and you get to read ANY book that fits. Bring your book...

Required

Library Branch: Main Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: School-Age Children, Teens

Program Type: Book Club

Required

Seats Remaining: 40

Event Details:

Join us this summer as our three book clubs join forces! Instead of us telling you which book to read, we decide on a theme, and you get to read ANY book that fits.

Friday Craft for Kids

All Day

Main Branch

Program Type:

Craft

Age Group:

Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children

Event Details:

Each Friday we will provide a different fun, hands-on, screen-free craft project or activity to take home and enjoy! Available at the Children's Desk during library hours while sup...

Library Branch: Main Branch

Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children

Program Type: Craft

Event Details:

Each Friday we will provide a different fun, hands-on, screen-free craft project or activity to take home and enjoy!

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