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Banned Books Week Display

All Day 9/23 - 10/31
All Ages
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Lobby Display Case
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Exhibit
Event Details:

Banned Books Week is September 22-28, 2024. Enjoy a staff display celebrating the uniting power of books.

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Registration for November Programs

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

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Justin Young Art Exhibit

All Day 11/1 - 12/14
All Ages
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.

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Outreach: Jingle in the Junction

5:00pm - 8:00pm
All Ages, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults
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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Outreach: Jingle in the Junction

5:00pm - 8:00pm
All Ages, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults
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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Model Trains in Library Display Case

All Day 12/15 - 1/21
All Ages
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.

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Registration for February Programs

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

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Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Lobby Display Case
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Exhibit
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Katie Kitterman: Capturing Nature's Beauty Through Lens

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Registration for March Programs

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

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Donation Display

All Day 3/1 - 3/30
All Ages
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Lobby Display Case
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Exhibit
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Registration for April Programs

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

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Registration for May Programs

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

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Registration for June Programs

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