This event is in the "Adults" group. Drop-in Activity: Poetry Terrariums All Day 4/1 - 4/19 Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 1 - 19 2025 Drop-in Activity: Poetry Terrariums All Day 4/1 - 4/19 Library Branch: Main Branch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Craft Event Details: In April, we invite you to make your own Poetry Terrarium. Just what is a Poetry Terrarium? It combines snips of words and poetry in a small, clear box with tiny found objects (like keys or lego pieces).
This event is in the "Adults" group. English With Friends 10:00am - 11:00am Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 11 2025 Fri English With Friends 10:00am - 11:00am Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Southwoods Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Program Event Details: Join us at the West Des Moines Public Library for English with Friends, a welcoming and informal conversation program.
This event is in the "Adults" group. WDM Writer's Group 10:00am - 2:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 12 2025 Sat WDM Writer's Group 10:00am - 2:00pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Southwoods Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Program Event Details: This in-person group is open to aspiring authors of all experience levels. Each participant brings an approximately 1500-word excerpt of their work-in-progress to read aloud.
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. Sensory Spaces w/ ARL TheraPets 2:00pm - 3:00pm 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. Apr 6 2025 Sun Sensory Spaces w/ ARL TheraPets 2:00pm - 3:00pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: All Ages, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults Program Type: Program Event Details: Sensory Spaces are Metro area libraries offering special activities and spaces for members of the public who appreciate a sensory friendly environment.
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! - Buttons! 6:30pm - 7:30pm Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults Open Required 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. Apr 7 2025 Mon Family Night at the Library! - Buttons! 6:30pm - 7:30pm Open Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults Program Type: Program Required Seats Remaining: 10 Event Details: Come one, come all to a fun family night at the library! This month we’ll be making CUSTOM buttons to personalize your bags, backpacks, and clothes. For all ages. Please register each person attending (children and adults).
This event is in the "Adults" group. Navigating the transition to Senior Living 6:30pm - 7:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 8 2025 Tue Navigating the transition to Senior Living 6:30pm - 7:30pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Program Event Details: Are you looking ahead at Senior Living for yourself or a loved one, but not sure how to start your research? It can be overwhelming if you’re not sure where to begin.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Academy of Fandom: Buffy the Vampire Slayer 6:30pm - 8:00pm Adults Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 9 2025 Wed Academy of Fandom: Buffy the Vampire Slayer 6:30pm - 8:00pm Closed Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Millie Knee Classroom Age Group: Adults Program Type: Program Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Welcome to the Academy of Fandom! We will have one session per week over six weeks on a wide variety of topics. Tonight’s topic is Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Why are there so many devoted Buffyverse fans? Come find out!
This event is in the "Adults" group. YA Not Club Read 6:30pm - 8:00pm Adults Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 10 2025 Thu YA Not Club Read 6:30pm - 8:00pm Open Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Required Seats Remaining: 11 Event Details: Are you a "Grown Up" but you like to read Young Adult books? Are you looking for a book club that doesn’t take itself too seriously? Then YA Not join us for YA Not Club Read!