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Iowa Fiber and Beyond Display

All Day 7/29–8/24
All Ages, Adults
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Lobby Display Case
Age Group: All Ages, Adults
Program Type: Exhibit
Event Details:

A display by Iowa Fiber and Beyond - a group of local fiber artists who encourage each other to incorporate fibers - cornhusks, yarn, twigs, dryer lint, paper fabric and beyond - into their artwork.

Quantum Igniters, G-Neus Robotics (Non-Profit)

9:00am–3:00pm
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

The purpose of this meeting is to conduct free Robotics Sessions for kids, in which we will be ambassadors for the FIRST program. We will showcase key robotics fundamentals, including designing, building, and coding.

Tech One-on-One

3:00pm–3:30pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Millie Knee Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Tech One-on-One 

Tech One-on-One

3:30pm–4:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Millie Knee Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Tech One-on-One 

CultureALL

3:30pm–5:30pm
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.

Tech One-on-One

4:00pm–4:30pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Millie Knee Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Tech One-on-One 

The Smart Money Series: Your Path to Financial Confidence - Plan to Save: Setting Goals & Making Your Money Work for YOU!

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you dream about buying a house but have no idea how you can do it financially? Are you interested in learning how you can boost your credit score to secure a better loan? Come learn how to do that and more in The Smart Money Series.

Quantum Igniters, G-Neus Robotics

9:00am–3:00pm
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

The purpose of this meeting is to conduct free Robotics Sessions for kids, in which we will be ambassadors for the FIRST program. We will showcase key robotics fundamentals, including designing, building, and coding.

In the Stacks: His-Story in the Making: Crafting Historical Fiction

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Event
Event Details:

Join author and historian Jeff Kluever to hear the story of his writing and publishing journey and learn the inspiring tale of the United States Colored Infantry featured in his new book, Marching Home: A Story of Love, War, and Freedom.

Quantum Igniters, G-Neus Robotics

9:00am–3:00pm
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

The purpose of this meeting is to conduct free Robotics Sessions for kids, in which we will be ambassadors for the FIRST program. We will showcase key robotics fundamentals, including designing, building, and coding.

Navigating the transition to Senior Living

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Event
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.

Friday Craft for Kids - Tissue Paper Flowers

All Day
Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children
Library Branch: Main Branch
Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:

Each Friday we will provide a different fun, hands-on, screen-free craft project or activity to take home and enjoy! Available at the Children's Desk during library hours while supplies last. This week you can make tissue paper flowers!

Quantum Igniters, G-Neus Robotics

9:00am–3:00pm
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

The purpose of this meeting is to conduct free Robotics Sessions for kids, in which we will be ambassadors for the FIRST program. We will showcase key robotics fundamentals, including designing, building, and coding.

English With Friends

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
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.

Iowa Malayalee Association

4:00pm–5:30pm
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

Art form
Practice
*This program is not sponsored by or affiliated with the West Des Moines Public Library.

Iowa Society Children of the American Revolution

10:00am–1:30pm
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

State summer packet meeting
*This program is not sponsored by or affiliated with the West Des Moines Public Library.

WDM Writer's Group

10:00am–2:00pm
Adults
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.

DAY

2:00pm–4:00pm
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.

Club Read: Hybrid Edition

7:00pm–8:45pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Alana and Amy on Monday, August 11th 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.

Jordan Creek Condominiums Owners Association

5:00pm–7:00pm
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

special meeting of the HOA's owners
*This program is not sponsored by or affiliated with the West Des Moines Public Library.

“Get Growing” with the Budding Optimist - The Beauty of Bulbs

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Summer may be coming to a close, but it’s nearly the perfect time to plant bulbs for a bounty of blooms next year.

Babies on the Move- Playtime & Heartland AEA

9:30am–10:15am
Babies, Toddlers
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers
Program Type: Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a special playtime with the Heartland AEA. This program will offer multiple stations for active and sensory play.

Preschool Playtime with Heartland AEA and School Bus Ride

11:00am–11:45am
Preschool
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a special playtime.

Bus ride with WDMCS Transportation

11:45am–12:30pm
Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children
Event Details:

Get ready for school with WDMCS transportation! Drop-in to visit a bus and take a ride. Two buses will be available, one standard and one accessible. Last ride will leave at 12:30. Children must be accompanied by an adult.