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Saturday Storytime

Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
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.

Iowa Malayalee Association

Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Purpose of Meeting:

Challengers Dance Group - Kids performance practice for annual event

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

Challengers Dance Group - Kids performance practice for annual event

Saturday Storytime

Saturday, November 30, 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.

Iowa Malayalee Association

Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 1:30pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Purpose of Meeting:

*This program is not sponsored by or affiliated with the West Des Moines Public Library.

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

*This program is not sponsored by or affiliated with the West Des Moines Public Library.

Girl Scout Troop 36

Sunday, December 1, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:45pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Purpose of Meeting:

Holiday get together, badge work *This program is not sponsored by or affiliated with the West Des Moines Public Library.

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

Holiday get together, badge work
*This program is not sponsored by or affiliated with the West Des Moines Public Library.

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Brick by Brick: Building Home Knowledge -- Renovations/Prep for Spring

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Program
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Are you a first-time homebuyer and feeling overwhelmed by how much information is out there?  Maybe you have a house and want to sell, but don’t know what steps to take or how...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Program
Event Details:

Are you a first-time homebuyer and feeling overwhelmed by how much information is out there?  Maybe you have a house and want to sell, but don’t know what steps to take or how to get the best price.

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services; Community Access Leaders

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 9:00am - 3:00pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Purpose of Meeting:

Educational meeting for leaders within Iowa HHS *This program is not sponsored by or affiliated with the West Des Moines Public Library.

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

Educational meeting for leaders within Iowa HHS
*This program is not sponsored by or affiliated with the West Des Moines Public Library.

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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.

Link Associates Program

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Purpose of Meeting:

*This program is not sponsored by or affiliated with the West Des Moines Public Library.

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

*This program is not sponsored by or affiliated with the West Des Moines Public Library.

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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.

Southwoods West HOA

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Purpose of Meeting:

Annual Meeting *This program is not sponsored by or affiliated with the West Des Moines Public Library.

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

Annual Meeting
*This program is not sponsored by or affiliated with the West Des Moines Public Library.

Jingle in the Junction

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. 

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Holiday music presented by the Central Iowa Wind Ensemble

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Program
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

We are very excited to welcome the Central Iowa Wind Ensemble to the Library to perform some holiday music. Their group is an adult symphonic band with musicians drawn from the gre...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Program
Event Details:

We are very excited to welcome the Central Iowa Wind Ensemble to the Library to perform some holiday music.

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Friday Craft for Adults

All Day
Main Branch
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

On the 1st Friday of each month we will provide a craft project for adults to take home and enjoy.  Available at the Adult Services Desk during library hours while suppli...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:

On the 1st Friday of each month we will provide a craft project for adults to take home and enjoy.  Available at the Adult Services Desk during library hours while supplies last.    

Saturday Storytime

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
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.

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Tech One-on-One

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Millie Knee Classroom at Main Branch
Program Type:
Program
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Tech One-on-One  Do you have a specific computer, mobile device, or other technology related questions?  We are here to help!  Sign up for a 30 minute privat...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Millie Knee Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Tech One-on-One 

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Adult Craft Day - Desk Calendar EARLY REGISTRATION

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Engage your creativity. Relieve stress. Make something beautiful. Learn a new skill. You can do all this at Adult Craft Day! Enjoy a relaxing craft time just fo...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Craft
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Engage your creativity.

Relieve stress.

Make something beautiful.

Learn a new skill.

You can do all this at Adult Craft Day!

Saturday Storytime

Saturday, December 7, 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.

tech one on one saturday poster

Tech One-on-One

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Millie Knee Classroom at Main Branch
Program Type:
Program
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Tech One-on-One  Do you have a specific computer, mobile device, or other technology related questions?  We are here to help!  Sign up for a 30 minute privat...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Millie Knee Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Tech One-on-One 

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Tech One-on-One

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Millie Knee Classroom at Main Branch
Program Type:
Program
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Tech One-on-One  Do you have a specific computer, mobile device, or other technology related questions?  We are here to help!  Sign up for a 30 minute privat...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Millie Knee Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Tech One-on-One 

Boone Progressors 4-H Club

Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Purpose of Meeting:

Monthly Club Meeting *This program is not sponsored by or affiliated with the West Des Moines Public Library.

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

Monthly Club Meeting
*This program is not sponsored by or affiliated with the West Des Moines Public Library.

sheep and lamb reading a book

Lapsit Storytime

Monday, December 9, 2024 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, December 9, 2024 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.

Book Club Social Holiday

Book Club Social - Holiday Edition!

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Book Club Social- Holiday Edition!Join us for this special holiday book club social event in the Community Room.First we'll play a  trivia style game based on the books Club R...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Book Club Social- Holiday Edition!

Join us for this special holiday book club social event in the Community Room.