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 MAKEUP DATE: Unlazy River (*weather dependent) Monday, June 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am Community Room at Main Branch Program Type: Program Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children *THIS IS OUR MAKEUP DATE FROM JUNE 3** Due to the recent water restrictions enacted by the Central Iowa Water Works department there will no longer be water activities at this event. * View Details 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 Jun 16 2025 Mon MAKEUP DATE: Unlazy River (*weather dependent) 10:30am–11:30am Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children Program Type: Program Event Details: *THIS IS OUR MAKEUP DATE FROM JUNE 3** Due to the recent water restrictions enacted by the Central Iowa Water Works department there will no longer be water activities at this 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 Outreach: Words on Wheels at Legion Park Monday, June 16, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm Outreach Program Type: Outreach Age Group: All Ages, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children Visit the library at Legion Park! We'll have the WoW Truck there to sign up for library cards and check out library materials. View Details 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 Jun 16 2025 Mon Outreach: Words on Wheels at Legion Park 11:00am–12:30pm 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 "Teens" group Teen Nintendo Switch Free-Play Monday, June 16, 2025 at 1:30pm - 4:30pm Teen Center at Main Branch Program Type: Program Age Group: Teens 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. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Jun 16 2025 Mon Teen Nintendo Switch Free-Play 1:30pm–4:30pm 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Music from Ryne Doughty Monday, June 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Community Room at Main Branch Program Type: Performer Age Group: Adults The Library is very happy to welcome Ryne Doughty for an evening of music! View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 16 2025 Mon Music from Ryne Doughty 6:00pm–8:00pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Performer Event Details: The Library is very happy to welcome Ryne Doughty for an evening of music!
This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group Toddler Storytime Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am StoryRoom at Main Branch Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Babies, Toddlers Simple stories, gentle tunes, flannel boards, and nursery rhymes. View Details This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group Jun 17 2025 Tue Toddler Storytime 9:30am–10:00am Library Branch: Main Branch Room: StoryRoom Age Group: Babies, Toddlers Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Simple stories, gentle tunes, flannel boards, and nursery rhymes.
This event is in the "School-Age Children" group Summer Survivor Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am Community Room at Main Branch Program Type: Program Age Group: School-Age Children For ages 7-12. Registration required. Join us outside for some amazing summer challenges. We'll see if you and your team have what it takes to survive. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "School-Age Children" group Jun 17 2025 Tue Summer Survivor 10:00am–11:00am Open Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: School-Age Children Program Type: Program Registration Required Event Details: For ages 7-12. Registration required. Join us outside for some amazing summer challenges. We'll see if you and your team have what it takes to survive.
This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group Toddler Storytime Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am StoryRoom at Main Branch Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Babies, Toddlers Simple stories, gentle tunes, flannel boards, and nursery rhymes. View Details This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group Jun 17 2025 Tue Toddler Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Library Branch: Main Branch Room: StoryRoom Age Group: Babies, Toddlers Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Simple stories, gentle tunes, flannel boards, and nursery rhymes.
This event is in the "School-Age Children" group Summer Survivor Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm Community Room at Main Branch Program Type: Program Age Group: School-Age Children For ages 7-12. Registration required. Join us outside for some amazing summer challenges. We'll see if you and your team have what it takes to survive. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "School-Age Children" group Jun 17 2025 Tue Summer Survivor 1:30pm–2:30pm Open Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: School-Age Children Program Type: Program Registration Required Event Details: For ages 7-12. Registration required. Join us outside for some amazing summer challenges. We'll see if you and your team have what it takes to survive.
This event is in the "Adults" group Tech One-on-One Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm Millie Knee Classroom at Main Branch Program Type: Program Age Group: Adults Tech One-on-One Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 17 2025 Tue Tech One-on-One 3:00pm–3:30pm Open Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Millie Knee Classroom Age Group: Adults Program Type: Program Registration Required Event Details: Tech One-on-One
This event is in the "Adults" group Tech One-on-One Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm Millie Knee Classroom at Main Branch Program Type: Program Age Group: Adults Tech One-on-One Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 17 2025 Tue Tech One-on-One 3:30pm–4:00pm Open Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Millie Knee Classroom Age Group: Adults Program Type: Program Registration Required Event Details: Tech One-on-One
This event is in the "Adults" group Tech One-on-One Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm Millie Knee Classroom at Main Branch Program Type: Program Age Group: Adults Tech One-on-One Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 17 2025 Tue Tech One-on-One 4:00pm–4:30pm Open Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Millie Knee Classroom Age Group: Adults Program Type: Program Registration Required Event Details: Tech One-on-One
This event is in the "Adults" group Library Board of Trustees Monthly Meeting Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm Community Room at Main Branch Program Type: Board Meeting Age Group: Adults Visit the Library Board of Trustees webpage for the meeting agenda and minutes from past meetings. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 17 2025 Tue Library Board of Trustees Monthly Meeting 5:00pm–7:00pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Board Meeting Event Details: Visit the Library Board of Trustees webpage for the meeting agenda and minutes from past meetings.
This event is in the "Babies" group Babies on the Move- Playtime! Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am Community Room at Main Branch Program Type: Program Age Group: Babies Join us for a special playtime just for ages 1month-18 months. This program will offer multiple stations for active and sensory play. Crawl, roll, grab, explore- come play with us! Registration required. Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Babies" group Jun 18 2025 Wed Babies on the Move- Playtime! 10:00am–11:00am Waitlist Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Babies Program Type: Program Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a special playtime just for ages 1month-18 months. This program will offer multiple stations for active and sensory play. Crawl, roll, grab, explore- come play with us! Registration required.
This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Tin Box Diorama Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm Community Room at Main Branch Program Type: Craft, Program Age Group: Teens Want to create a miniature world the size of a tin box? Join us in the Community Room to create your own tin box diorama in an Altoid container! Materials will be provided - the design is up to you! Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Jun 18 2025 Wed Teen Tin Box Diorama 2:30pm–4:00pm Open Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Craft, Program Registration Required Event Details: Want to create a miniature world the size of a tin box? Join us in the Community Room to create your own tin box diorama in an Altoid container! Materials will be provided - the design is up to you!
This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Family Storytime Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm Community Room at Main Branch Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool Join us in the Community Room for this class featuring stories, songs, and rhymes all with an early literacy focus!For ages 2-6 w/adult. No registration required. View Details This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Jun 18 2025 Wed Family Storytime 6:30pm–7:00pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Join us in the Community Room for this class featuring stories, songs, and rhymes all with an early literacy focus!For ages 2-6 w/adult. No registration required.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Family Storytime Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am Community Room at Main Branch Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool Join us in the Community Room for this class featuring stories, songs, and rhymes all with an early literacy focus!For ages 2-6 w/adult. No registration required. View Details This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Jun 19 2025 Thu Family Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Join us in the Community Room for this class featuring stories, songs, and rhymes all with an early literacy focus!For ages 2-6 w/adult. No registration required.
This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Outreach: Traveling Tales in the Park @ Pearson Park Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am Outreach Program Type: Outreach, Storytime Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool West Des Moines Parks and Recreation is revamping their annual Fairytale Time in the Park program by collaborating with the Library! View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Jun 19 2025 Thu Outreach: Traveling Tales in the Park @ Pearson Park 10:30am–11:15am Library Branch: Outreach Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Outreach, Storytime Event Details: West Des Moines Parks and Recreation is revamping their annual Fairytale Time in the Park program by collaborating with the Library!
West Des Moines Democrats Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 6:30pm - 9:00pm Community Room at Main Branch Purpose of Meeting: panel discussion, impact of Iowa 2025 legislature on the LGBTQ+ community *This program is not sponsored by or affiliated with the West Des Moines Public Library. Jun 19 2025 Thu West Des Moines Democrats 6:30pm–9:00pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Purpose of Meeting panel discussion, impact of Iowa 2025 legislature on the LGBTQ+ community *This program is not sponsored by or affiliated with the West Des Moines Public Library.
This event is in the "Adults" group Step Back in Time: Historical Fiction book group Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Outreach Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adults 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. Open Register Now Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 19 2025 Thu Step Back in Time: Historical Fiction book group 7:00pm–8:00pm Open Library Branch: Outreach Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Registration Required 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.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "School-Age Children" group Friday Craft for Kids - Pom Pom Bookmark All Day Main Branch Program Type: Craft Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children 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 a pom pom bookmark! View Details This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "School-Age Children" group Jun 20 2025 Fri Friday Craft for Kids - Pom Pom Bookmark All Day 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 a pom pom bookmark!
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 Rose Farm Friday, June 20, 2025 at 9:00am - 9:30am Outreach Program Type: Outreach Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children Visit the library's Words on Wheels Truck at Rose Farm for their Farm School series each Friday from June 6th-July 25th [Note: Farm School continues through August 8, library visits will end on July 25.]From Rose Farm: View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "School-Age Children" group Jun 20 2025 Fri Outreach : Words on Wheels at Rose Farm 9:00am–9:30am Library Branch: Outreach Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children Program Type: Outreach Event Details: Visit the library's Words on Wheels Truck at Rose Farm for their Farm School series each Friday from June 6th-July 25th [Note: Farm School continues through August 8, library visits will end on July 25.]From Rose Farm:
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 Rose Farm Friday, June 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am Outreach Program Type: Outreach Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children Visit the library's Words on Wheels Truck at Rose Farm for their Farm School series each Friday from June 6th-July 25th [Note: Farm School continues through August 8, library visits will end on July 25.]From Rose Farm: View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "School-Age Children" group Jun 20 2025 Fri Outreach : Words on Wheels at Rose Farm 10:00am–10:30am Library Branch: Outreach Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children Program Type: Outreach Event Details: Visit the library's Words on Wheels Truck at Rose Farm for their Farm School series each Friday from June 6th-July 25th [Note: Farm School continues through August 8, library visits will end on July 25.]From Rose Farm:
This event is in the "Adults" group English With Friends Friday, June 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am Southwoods Room at Main Branch Program Type: Program Age Group: Adults Join us at the West Des Moines Public Library for English with Friends, a welcoming and informal conversation program. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 20 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 "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "School-Age Children" group Outreach : Words on Wheels at Rose Farm Friday, June 20, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am Outreach Program Type: Outreach Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children Visit the library's Words on Wheels Truck at Rose Farm for their Farm School series each Friday from June 6th-July 25th [Note: Farm School continues through August 8, library visits will end on July 25.]From Rose Farm: View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "School-Age Children" group Jun 20 2025 Fri Outreach : Words on Wheels at Rose Farm 11:00am–11:30am Library Branch: Outreach Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children Program Type: Outreach Event Details: Visit the library's Words on Wheels Truck at Rose Farm for their Farm School series each Friday from June 6th-July 25th [Note: Farm School continues through August 8, library visits will end on July 25.]From Rose Farm: