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 Family Night at the Library! - Valentine Cards! Monday, February 2, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Community Room at Main Branch Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults Join Nate for a fun family activity! This month, we’ll get out lots of paper, stamps and other craft materials to make some amazing valentines for all the lovely people in your lives! For all ages. Open Register Now Registration Required 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 Feb 2 2026 Mon Family Night at the Library! - Valentine Cards! 6:30pm–7:30pm Open Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults Registration Required Event Details: Join Nate for a fun family activity! This month, we’ll get out lots of paper, stamps and other craft materials to make some amazing valentines for all the lovely people in your lives! For all ages.
This event is in the "School-Age Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Tween Club Read - Dungeon Club Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm Community Room at Main Branch Program Type: Book Club Age Group: School-Age Children, Teens If you like to read and talk about books (but you’re getting too old for our other book clubs), this club is for you. Join us for discussion and activities related to this month’s book Dungeon Club: Roll Call by Molly Knox Ostertag! Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "School-Age Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 3 2026 Tue Tween Club Read - Dungeon Club 4:15pm–5:00pm Open Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: School-Age Children, Teens Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Event Details: If you like to read and talk about books (but you’re getting too old for our other book clubs), this club is for you. Join us for discussion and activities related to this month’s book Dungeon Club: Roll Call by Molly Knox Ostertag!
This event is in the "School-Age Children" group Kids Club Read - Orris and Timble Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm Community Room at Main Branch Program Type: Book Club Age Group: School-Age Children 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 Orris and Timble : the Beginning by Kate DiCamillo. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "School-Age Children" group Feb 17 2026 Tue Kids Club Read - Orris and Timble 4:15pm–5:00pm Open Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: School-Age Children Program Type: Book Club Registration Required 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 Orris and Timble : the Beginning by Kate DiCamillo.
This event is in the "School-Age Children" group After School Adventures - Perler Bead Art! Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 3:45pm - 4:30pm Community Room at Main Branch Program Type: Program Age Group: School-Age Children Join us in the Community Room after school to embark on an adventure! This month, we’ll be using these colorful beads that fuse together with heat to make beautiful designs. For ages 5-12, registration required. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "School-Age Children" group Feb 18 2026 Wed After School Adventures - Perler Bead Art! 3:45pm–4:30pm Open Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: School-Age Children Program Type: Program Registration Required Event Details: Join us in the Community Room after school to embark on an adventure! This month, we’ll be using these colorful beads that fuse together with heat to make beautiful designs. For ages 5-12, registration required.
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 Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Community Room at Main Branch Program Type: Program Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults Sensory Spaces are Metro area libraries offering special activities and spaces for members of the public who appreciate a sensory friendly environment. 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 This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 22 2026 Sun Sensory Spaces w/ ARL TheraPets 2:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: 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 "School-Age Children" group Kids Graphic Novel Club Read - Monkey King and the World of Myth Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm Community Room at Main Branch Program Type: Book Club Age Group: School-Age Children If you like to read and talk about graphic novels, this club is for you. Join us for discussion and activities related to this month’s book, Monkey King and the World of Myth: The Monster and the Maze by Maple Lam. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "School-Age Children" group Feb 26 2026 Thu Kids Graphic Novel Club Read - Monkey King and the World of Myth 4:15pm–5:00pm Open Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: School-Age Children Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Event Details: If you like to read and talk about graphic novels, this club is for you. Join us for discussion and activities related to this month’s book, Monkey King and the World of Myth: The Monster and the Maze by Maple Lam.
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 Family Night at the Library! - Interactive Movie Night! Monday, March 2, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm Community Room at Main Branch Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults March usually has some pretty crazy weather, but it’s nothing compared to what the town of Swallow Falls experiences when Flint Lockwood’s FLDSMDFR goes on the fritz! Upcoming View Details Registration Required 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 Mar 2 2026 Mon Family Night at the Library! - Interactive Movie Night! 6:30pm–8:00pm Upcoming Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults Registration Required Event Details: March usually has some pretty crazy weather, but it’s nothing compared to what the town of Swallow Falls experiences when Flint Lockwood’s FLDSMDFR goes on the fritz!
This event is in the "School-Age Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Tween Club Read - The Immortal Games Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm Community Room at Main Branch Program Type: Book Club Age Group: School-Age Children, Teens If you like to read and talk about books (but you’re getting too old for our other book clubs), this club is for you. Join us for discussion and activities related to this month’s book The Immortal Games by Annaliese Avery! Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "School-Age Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Mar 3 2026 Tue Tween Club Read - The Immortal Games 4:15pm–5:00pm Upcoming Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: School-Age Children, Teens Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Event Details: If you like to read and talk about books (but you’re getting too old for our other book clubs), this club is for you. Join us for discussion and activities related to this month’s book The Immortal Games by Annaliese Avery!
This event is in the "School-Age Children" group Kids Club Read - Flat Stanley Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm Community Room at Main Branch Program Type: Book Club Age Group: School-Age Children 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 Flat Stanley by Jeff Brown. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "School-Age Children" group Mar 10 2026 Tue Kids Club Read - Flat Stanley 4:15pm–5:00pm Upcoming Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: School-Age Children Program Type: Book Club Registration Required 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 Flat Stanley by Jeff Brown.
This event is in the "School-Age Children" group After School Adventures - Paper Rockets! Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 3:45pm - 4:30pm Community Room at Main Branch Program Type: Program Age Group: School-Age Children Everyone loves going to the Science Center to build and launch pape rockets. Now you can do it at the library! Join us to design, build, and launch paper rockets! For ages 5-12, registration required. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "School-Age Children" group Mar 11 2026 Wed After School Adventures - Paper Rockets! 3:45pm–4:30pm Upcoming Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: School-Age Children Program Type: Program Registration Required Event Details: Everyone loves going to the Science Center to build and launch pape rockets. Now you can do it at the library! Join us to design, build, and launch paper rockets! For ages 5-12, registration required.
This event is in the "School-Age Children" group Kids Graphic Novel Club Read - Pearl Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm Community Room at Main Branch Program Type: Book Club Age Group: School-Age Children If you like to read and talk about graphic novels, this club is for you. Join us for discussion and activities related to this month’s book, Pearl by Sherri L. Smith. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "School-Age Children" group Mar 26 2026 Thu Kids Graphic Novel Club Read - Pearl 4:15pm–5:00pm Upcoming Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: School-Age Children Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Event Details: If you like to read and talk about graphic novels, this club is for you. Join us for discussion and activities related to this month’s book, Pearl by Sherri L. Smith.
This event is in the "School-Age Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Tween Club Read - As Brave As You Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm Community Room at Main Branch Program Type: Book Club Age Group: School-Age Children, Teens If you like to read and talk about books (but you’re getting too old for our other book clubs), this club is for you. Join us for discussion and activities related to this month’s book As Brave As You by Jason Reynolds! Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "School-Age Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Apr 7 2026 Tue Tween Club Read - As Brave As You 4:15pm–5:00pm Upcoming Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: School-Age Children, Teens Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Event Details: If you like to read and talk about books (but you’re getting too old for our other book clubs), this club is for you. Join us for discussion and activities related to this month’s book As Brave As You by Jason Reynolds!
This event is in the "School-Age Children" group Kids Club Read - Humphrey's Really Wheely Racing Day Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm Community Room at Main Branch Program Type: Book Club Age Group: School-Age Children 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 Humphrey's Really Wheely Racing Day by Betty Birney. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "School-Age Children" group Apr 14 2026 Tue Kids Club Read - Humphrey's Really Wheely Racing Day 4:15pm–5:00pm Upcoming Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: School-Age Children Program Type: Book Club Registration Required 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 Humphrey's Really Wheely Racing Day by Betty Birney.
This event is in the "School-Age Children" group Kids Graphic Novel Club Read - Weirdo Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm Community Room at Main Branch Program Type: Book Club Age Group: School-Age Children If you like to read and talk about graphic novels, this club is for you. Join us for discussion and activities related to this month’s book, Weirdo by Tony Weaver, Jr. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "School-Age Children" group Apr 23 2026 Thu Kids Graphic Novel Club Read - Weirdo 4:15pm–5:00pm Upcoming Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: School-Age Children Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Event Details: If you like to read and talk about graphic novels, this club is for you. Join us for discussion and activities related to this month’s book, Weirdo by Tony Weaver, Jr.
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 Family Night at the Library! - May Baskets! Monday, April 27, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Community Room at Main Branch Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults Join Nate for a fun family activity! We'll be doing something different each month. Celebrate spring as we make our own paper May baskets! Upcoming View Details Registration Required 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 27 2026 Mon Family Night at the Library! - May Baskets! 6:30pm–7:30pm Upcoming Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults Registration Required Event Details: Join Nate for a fun family activity! We'll be doing something different each month. Celebrate spring as we make our own paper May baskets!
This event is in the "School-Age Children" group After School Adventures - May Baskets! Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 3:45pm - 4:30pm Community Room at Main Branch Program Type: Program Age Group: School-Age Children Join us in the Community Room after school to embark on an adventure! Celebrate spring as we make our own paper May baskets! We’ll have supplies and directions to make several baskets that you can leave for people on May Day. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "School-Age Children" group Apr 29 2026 Wed After School Adventures - May Baskets! 3:45pm–4:30pm Upcoming Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: School-Age Children Program Type: Program Registration Required Event Details: Join us in the Community Room after school to embark on an adventure! Celebrate spring as we make our own paper May baskets! We’ll have supplies and directions to make several baskets that you can leave for people on May Day.
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 Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Community Room at Main Branch Program Type: Program Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults Sensory Spaces are Metro area libraries offering special activities and spaces for members of the public who appreciate a sensory friendly environment. 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 This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 3 2026 Sun Sensory Spaces w/ ARL TheraPets 2:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: 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 "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 Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am Outreach Program Type: Outreach Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults 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. 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 This event is in the "School-Age Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 5 2026 Tue Outreach: Nature Storytime in the Park 10:30am–11:15am 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 "School-Age Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Tween Club Read - The Secret Letters Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm Community Room at Main Branch Program Type: Book Club Age Group: School-Age Children, Teens If you like to read and talk about books (but you’re getting too old for our other book clubs), this club is for you. Join us for discussion and activities related to this month’s book The Secret Letters by Margaret Peterson Haddix! Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "School-Age Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group May 5 2026 Tue Tween Club Read - The Secret Letters 4:15pm–5:00pm Upcoming Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: School-Age Children, Teens Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Event Details: If you like to read and talk about books (but you’re getting too old for our other book clubs), this club is for you. Join us for discussion and activities related to this month’s book The Secret Letters by Margaret Peterson Haddix!
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 Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am Outreach Program Type: Outreach Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults 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. 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 This event is in the "School-Age Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 12 2026 Tue Outreach: Nature Storytime in the Park 10:30am–11:15am 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 "School-Age Children" group Kids Club Read - Disaster Squad: Wildfire Rescue Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm Community Room at Main Branch Program Type: Book Club Age Group: School-Age Children 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 Disaster Squad: Wildfire Rescue by Rekha Rajan. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "School-Age Children" group May 12 2026 Tue Kids Club Read - Disaster Squad: Wildfire Rescue 4:15pm–5:00pm Upcoming Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: School-Age Children Program Type: Book Club Registration Required 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 Disaster Squad: Wildfire Rescue by Rekha Rajan.
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 First day of Summer Escape @ West Des Moines Library! All Day Main Branch Program Type: Program Age Group: All Ages, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults Registration begins May 18 for our 2026 Summer Escape at the library! View Details 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 May 18 2026 Mon First day of Summer Escape @ West Des Moines Library! All Day Library Branch: Main Branch Age Group: All Ages, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults Program Type: Program Event Details: Registration begins May 18 for our 2026 Summer Escape at the library!
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 Welcome back, Spotty! All Day Main Branch Program Type: Program Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children Spotty is back and hiding at the library once again! You can find him in the Children's area on the first floor. 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 May 18 2026 Mon Welcome back, Spotty! All Day Library Branch: Main Branch Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children Program Type: Program Event Details: Spotty is back and hiding at the library once again! You can find him in the Children's area on the first floor.
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 Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am Outreach Program Type: Outreach Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults 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. 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 This event is in the "School-Age Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 19 2026 Tue Outreach: Nature Storytime in the Park 10:30am–11:15am 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.