Name: Family Night at the Library! - Buttons!
Start: 2025-04-07T18:30:00-05:00
End: 2025-04-07T19:30:00-05:00
Location: West Des Moines Public Library

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Time	Sun (6/29)	Mon (6/30)	Tue (7/01)	Wed (7/02)	Fri (7/04)	Sat (7/05)
All Day		This event is in the "All Ages" group. Central Iowa Textile Artists Display All Day 6/30 - 7/28 All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group. Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Lobby Display Case Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Exhibit
			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. Registration for July 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. 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		Closing Independence Day - Library Closed All Day Branches: Main Branch Description: The Library will be closed on July 4th for the Independence Day holiday. We will reopen on Saturday at 10am.
10 am	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. Outreach: Valley Junction Pride Festival 10:00am - 4:00pm 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. Library Branch: Outreach Age Group: All Ages, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults Program Type: Outreach Event Details: The Words on Wheels will be out at Valley Junction Pride Festival from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Sunday, June 29!	This event is in the "Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "School-Age Children" group. Circus of Bubbles 10:30am - 11:00am Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children This event is in the "Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "School-Age Children" group. Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children Program Type: Performer Event Details: Wonder isn’t a fleeting moment—it’s a mindset waiting to be ignited by you…and bubbles! In 30 minutes with Circus of Bubbles, you’re invited to explore this funny, interactive show where each bubble is a portal to creative delight.	This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "School-Age Children" group. How Does Your Global Garden Grow? With local author Elizabeth Bedia (early registration) 10:30am - 11:15am Preschool, School-Age Children Required This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "School-Age Children" group. Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Preschool, School-Age Children Program Type: Performer Required Seats Remaining: 40 Event Details: Participants will learn about how gardens throughout the world grow in wildly different climates from the frozen tundra to the deep blue ocean.	This event is in the "Babies" group. Babies on the Move- Water Play! 10:00am - 11:00am Babies Required This event is in the "Babies" group. Library Branch: Main Branch Age Group: Babies Program Type: Program Required Seats Remaining: 16 Event Details: Join us for a special outdoor playtime with water. Great for sensory exploration, fine motor development and open-ended play. Each baby/adult group will be provided materials to use. Please bring a blanket or towel.		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 This event is in the "Babies" group. This event is in the "Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. Saturday Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am Babies, Toddlers, Preschool This event is in the "Babies" group. This event is in the "Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. 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. 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 "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "School-Age Children" group. Outreach: Words on Wheels at Legion Park 11:00am - 12:30pm All Ages, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children Offsite Event This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "School-Age Children" group. Library Branch: Outreach Age Group: All Ages, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children Program Type: Outreach Event Details: Visit the library at Legion Park! We'll have the WoW Truck there to sign up for library cards and check out library materials.				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
12 pm
1 pm		This event is in the "Teens" group. Teen Nintendo Switch Free-Play 1:30pm - 4:30pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group. Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Teen Center Age Group: Teens Program Type: Program Event Details: Teens! Spend time in the air conditioning with friends. We're bringing out the Nintendo Switch for free-play on Mondays during June and July. Enjoy a selection of games, and space to relax! No registration required.
2 pm
3 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group. Tech One-on-One 3:00pm - 3:30pm 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 This event is in the "Adults" group. Tech One-on-One 3:30pm - 4:00pm 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
4 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group. Tech One-on-One 4:00pm - 4:30pm 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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