This event is in the "School-Age Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Sep 3 2024 Tue Tween Club Read - Ground Zero 4:15pm - 5:00pm School-Age Children, Teens Open Registration This event is in the "School-Age Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Sep 3 2024 Tue Tween Club Read - Ground Zero 4:15pm - 5:00pm Open Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: School-Age Children, Teens Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Seats Remaining: 8 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 book Ground Zero by Alan Gratz!
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. Sep 9 2024 Mon Family Night at the Library! - Kindness Rocks! 6:30pm - 7:30pm Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults Open Registration 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. Sep 9 2024 Mon Family Night at the Library! - Kindness Rocks! 6:30pm - 7:30pm Open Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults Program Type: Program Registration Required Seats Remaining: 4 Event Details: Everyone knows that kindness rocks, and we’re going to spread some kindness by painting kindness rocks for the library’s rock garden! Paint one (or more!) for our rock garden and one to take home. For all ages.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Sep 12 2024 Thu Teen Nintendo Switch Free-Play 5:30pm - 7:30pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group. Sep 12 2024 Thu Teen Nintendo Switch Free-Play 5:30pm - 7:30pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Teen Center Age Group: Teens Program Type: Program Event Details: Teens! Take a study break and play some games with friends. We're bringing out the Nintendo Switch for an evening of gaming. Program intended for grades 6-12. No registration required.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Sep 25 2024 Wed Group Service Project (GSP) 3:00pm - 5:00pm Teens Open Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. Sep 25 2024 Wed Group Service Project (GSP) 3:00pm - 5:00pm Open Library Branch: Main Branch Room: StoryRoom Age Group: Teens Program Type: Program Registration Required Seats Remaining: 9 Event Details: Are you looking for a few Silver Cord, Community Service, or other volunteer hours? The Library is looking for volunteers to help with a monthly group service project. We will perform a variety of tasks.
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. Sep 25 2024 Wed Outreach: WDM Library Kiosk Grand Reopening Ice Cream Party 4:30pm - 6:30pm All Ages, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults Offsite Event 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. Sep 25 2024 Wed Outreach: WDM Library Kiosk Grand Reopening Ice Cream Party 4:30pm - 6:30pm Library Branch: Outreach Age Group: All Ages, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults Program Type: Program Event Details: Visit us at the WDM Library 24-Hour Kiosk in Valley Junction to celebrate it's new look! Each attendee will get free ice cream and an opportunity to learn more about the kiosk. Our Words on Wheels book truck will also be in attendance.
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. Sep 27 2024 Fri Outreach: Amphitheater Readers 6:00pm - 8:00pm Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults 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. Sep 27 2024 Fri Outreach: Amphitheater Readers 6:00pm - 8:00pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: WoW Truck Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults Event Details: Get ready for a magical night of stories at Amphitheater Readers! West Des Moines Parks and Recreation has teamed up with the West Des Moines Public Library to bring the Words on Wheels vehicle to the Jamie Hurd Amphitheater.
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. Oct 1 2024 Tue Registration for October Programs All Day All Ages, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults 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. Oct 1 2024 Tue Registration for October Programs All Day 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 "School-Age Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Oct 1 2024 Tue Tween Club Read - The Nightmare House 4:15pm - 5:00pm School-Age Children, Teens Registration This event is in the "School-Age Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Oct 1 2024 Tue Tween Club Read - The Nightmare House 4:15pm - 5:00pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: School-Age Children, Teens Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Seats Remaining: 15 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 book The Nightmare House by Sarah Allen!
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. Oct 7 2024 Mon Family Night at the Library! 6:30pm - 7:30pm Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults Registration 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. Oct 7 2024 Mon Family Night at the Library! 6:30pm - 7:30pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults Program Type: Program Registration 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 "Teens" group. Oct 23 2024 Wed Group Service Project (GSP) 3:00pm - 5:00pm Teens Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. Oct 23 2024 Wed Group Service Project (GSP) 3:00pm - 5:00pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: StoryRoom Age Group: Teens Program Type: Program Registration Required Seats Remaining: 10 Event Details: Are you looking for a few Silver Cord, Community Service, or other volunteer hours? The Library is looking for volunteers to help with a monthly group service project. We will perform a variety of tasks.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Oct 24 2024 Thu Teen Collage and Chat 5:30pm - 7:00pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group. Oct 24 2024 Thu Teen Collage and Chat 5:30pm - 7:00pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Teen Center Age Group: Teens Program Type: Program Event Details: Join us in the Teen Center to collage and chat! Collaging materials will be provided. Program intended for grades 6-12. No registration required.
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. Nov 1 2024 Fri Registration for November Programs All Day All Ages, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults 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. Nov 1 2024 Fri Registration for November Programs All Day 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 "School-Age Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Nov 5 2024 Tue Tween Club Read - A Rover's Story 4:15pm - 5:00pm School-Age Children, Teens Registration This event is in the "School-Age Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Nov 5 2024 Tue Tween Club Read - A Rover's Story 4:15pm - 5:00pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: School-Age Children, Teens Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Seats Remaining: 15 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 book A Rover's Story by Jasmine Warga!
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. Nov 11 2024 Mon Family Night at the Library! 6:30pm - 7:30pm Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults Registration 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. Nov 11 2024 Mon Family Night at the Library! 6:30pm - 7:30pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults Program Type: Program Registration 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 "Teens" group. Nov 12 2024 Tue Teen Play-Doh Pottery 5:30pm - 7:00pm Teens Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. Nov 12 2024 Tue Teen Play-Doh Pottery 5:30pm - 7:00pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Teen Center Age Group: Teens Program Type: Program Registration Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: Join us in the Teen Center to build mini-sculptures and other creations... out of Play-Doh! Experiment with color, shape, and textures and create your own unique mini-structure!
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 14 2024 Thu NaNoWriMo Write-In (Sponsored by the Friends Foundation) 6:00pm - 8:00pm Teens, Adults This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 14 2024 Thu NaNoWriMo Write-In (Sponsored by the Friends Foundation) 6:00pm - 8:00pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Millie Knee Classroom Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Program Event Details: Are you participating in National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) this year? Join us for a write-in with fellow writers! We'll have snacks, provide writing prompts, and provide great writing vibes.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Nov 20 2024 Wed Group Service Project (GSP) 3:00pm - 5:00pm Teens Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. Nov 20 2024 Wed Group Service Project (GSP) 3:00pm - 5:00pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: StoryRoom Age Group: Teens Program Type: Program Registration Required Seats Remaining: 10 Event Details: Are you looking for a few Silver Cord, Community Service, or other volunteer hours? The Library is looking for volunteers to help with a monthly group service project. We will perform a variety of tasks.
This event is in the "School-Age Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Dec 3 2024 Tue Tween Club Read - Among the Hidden 4:15pm - 5:00pm School-Age Children, Teens Registration This event is in the "School-Age Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Dec 3 2024 Tue Tween Club Read - Among the Hidden 4:15pm - 5:00pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: School-Age Children, Teens Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Seats Remaining: 15 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 "Teens" group. Dec 10 2024 Tue Teen DIY Self-Care Crafts 5:30pm - 7:00pm Teens Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. Dec 10 2024 Tue Teen DIY Self-Care Crafts 5:30pm - 7:00pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Teen Center Age Group: Teens Program Type: Craft, Program Registration Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: Join us in the Teen Center for an evening of crafting! Materials will be provided for participants to make their own stress balls, sleep masks, and mini essential oil sprays. Create a craft for yourself or as a gift!
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. Dec 16 2024 Mon Family Night at the Library! 6:30pm - 7:30pm Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults Registration 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. Dec 16 2024 Mon Family Night at the Library! 6:30pm - 7:30pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults Program Type: Program Registration 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 "Teens" group. Dec 18 2024 Wed Group Service Project (GSP) 3:00pm - 5:00pm Teens Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. Dec 18 2024 Wed Group Service Project (GSP) 3:00pm - 5:00pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: StoryRoom Age Group: Teens Program Type: Program Registration Required Seats Remaining: 10 Event Details: Are you looking for a few Silver Cord, Community Service, or other volunteer hours? The Library is looking for volunteers to help with a monthly group service project. We will perform a variety of tasks.
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. Jan 6 2025 Mon Family Night at the Library! 6:30pm - 7:30pm Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults Registration 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. Jan 6 2025 Mon Family Night at the Library! 6:30pm - 7:30pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults Program Type: Program Registration 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 "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. Jan 17 2025 Fri Model Trains 1:00pm - 6:00pm Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults 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. Jan 17 2025 Fri Model Trains 1:00pm - 6:00pm 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. Jan 18 2025 Sat Model Trains 9:00am - 5:00pm Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults 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. Jan 18 2025 Sat Model Trains 9:00am - 5:00pm 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!