Name: Sensory Spaces w/ ARL TheraPets
Start: 2025-04-06T14:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-04-06T15:00:00-05:00
Location: West Des Moines Public Library

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

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All Day	Closing Library Closed - Mother's Day All Day Branches: Main Branch Description: We will be closed on Sunday for Mother's Day. We reopen at 9am on Monday.
9 am				Reservation Newcomers Compass Club 9:30am - 12:00pm 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.
10 am			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. Outreach: Nature Storytime in the Park 10:30am - 11:15am Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults Offsite Event 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. Library Branch: Outreach Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults Program Type: Outreach Event Details: Spend some time with the Naturalist at Raccoon River Park's Biddle Shelter! We'll enjoy nature stories and a kid-friendly craft of activity. Bring a blanket and dress for the weather.		This event is in the "Adults" group. Understanding Healthcare.Gov and your Health Plans 10:30am - 11:30am Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Program Event Details: Do you feel a bit overwhelmed by the	This event is in the "Adults" group. English With Friends 10:00am - 11:00am Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. 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. Adult Craft Day - Paper Topiaries 10:00am - 11:30am Adults Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Millie Knee Classroom Age Group: Adults Program Type: Craft Required Seats Remaining: 12 Event Details: Engage your creativity. Relieve stress. Make something beautiful. Learn a new skill. You can do all this at Adult Craft Day!	This event is in the "Adults" group. Tech One-on-One 10:00am - 10:30am Adults Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Open Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Millie Knee Classroom Age Group: Adults Program Type: Program Required Seats Remaining: 2 Event Details: Tech One-on-One Reservation Jefferson Court Condominium Homeowners Association 10:00am - 12:00pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Purpose of Meeting Annual Meeting of the Association This program is not sponsored by or affiliated with the West Des Moines Public Library. This event is in the "Adults" group. Tech One-on-One 10:30am - 11:00am Adults Open Required* This event is in the "Adults" group. Open Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Millie Knee Classroom Age Group: Adults Program Type: Program Required Seats Remaining: 2 Event Details: Tech One-on-One
11 am							This event is in the "Adults" group. Tech One-on-One 11:00am - 11:30am Adults Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Open 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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1 pm							This event is in the "School-Age Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Crossroads: A Journey With The Blues featuring Tina Haase-Findlay and Rob Lumbard 1:00pm - 2:00pm School-Age Children, Teens, Adults This event is in the "School-Age Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: School-Age Children, Teens, Adults Program Type: Performer Event Details: The Library is very happy to welcome back vocalist extraordinaire Tina Haase Findlay and Iowa blues legend & guitarist Rob Lumbard for an great afternoon of jazz & blues.
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4 pm			This event is in the "School-Age Children" group. Kids Club Read - Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing 4:15pm - 5:00pm School-Age Children Required This event is in the "School-Age Children" group. Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: School-Age Children Program Type: Book Club Required Seats Remaining: 20 Event Details: If you like to read and talk about books, this club is for you. Join us for discussion and activities related to this month's book Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing by Judy Blume.
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6 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group. Retirement University: Investments & Taxes 6:30pm - 7:30pm Adults Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Open Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Program Required Seats Remaining: 29 Event Details: Are you thinking about retirement but find it a bit overwhelming? We invite you to attend the 3-part Retirement University programs presented by SOFA (The Society for Financial Awareness)!	This event is in the "Adults" group. Adult Craft Night - Paper Topiaries 6:30pm - 8:00pm Adults Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Millie Knee Classroom Age Group: Adults Program Type: Craft Required Seats Remaining: 12 Event Details: Engage your creativity. Relieve stress. Make something beautiful. Learn a new skill. You can do all this at Adult Craft Night!	This event is in the "Adults" group. People We Meet at the Library: A Party Celebrating Emily Henry Books! 6:00pm - 8:00pm Adults Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Program Required Seats Remaining: 30 Event Details: Calling all book lovers! Join us for a fun-filled evening celebrating the heartfelt, witty, and romantic world of Emily Henry’s novels at the WDM Public Library.
7 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group. Club Read: Hybrid Edition 7:00pm - 8:45pm Adults Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Open Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Required Seats Remaining: 28 Event Details: Join Alana and Amy on Monday, May 12th at 7p.m. for Club Read, a book club for adults. You may join us in the Community Room at the library or through Zoom.	This event is in the "Adults" group. "Get Growing” with the Budding Optimist - Oh So Many Uses For Ornamental Grasses 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adults Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Open Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Program Required Seats Remaining: 23 Event Details: Are you looking for plants that offer low maintenance but have big impact in the garden?		This event is in the "Adults" group. Step Back in Time: Historical Fiction book group 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adults Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Outreach Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Required Seats Remaining: 22 Event Details: Historical fiction is a great way to learn about people and events through stories that bring history to life. Our group discusses titles from a wide variety of time/places/people.

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