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Words on Wheels Celebration & Ribbon Cutting (Rescheduled for Weather)

Monday, April 29, 2024 at 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Branch
Program Type:
Program
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

*With the predicted bad weather on Friday, April 26th, we have decided to reschedule for Monday, April 29!* We’re happy to officially introduce the public to our new Words on Wh

Library Branch: Main Branch
Age Group: All Ages, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Program
Event Details:
*With the predicted bad weather on Friday, April 26th, we have decided to reschedule for Monday, April 29!* We’re happy to officially introduce the public to our new Words on Wheels vehicle! Stop by the library’s front parking lot between 2 – 6 PM...

Tween Club Read - The Last Cuentista

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Teens
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

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
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 Last Cuentista by Donna Barba Higuera! If you...

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
Event Details:

Registration begins May 20 for our 2024 Summer Escape at the library! Sign up today online or via the Beanstack app (for iOS or Android). For information on registering groups (suc

Library Branch: Main Branch
Age Group: All Ages, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Program
Event Details:
Registration begins May 20 for our 2024 Summer Escape at the library! Sign up today online or via the Beanstack app (for iOS or Android). For information on registering groups (such as classes or daycares) please send a message to youthservices@wdm.i...

Teen Nintendo Switch Free-Play

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Center at Main Branch
Program Type:
Program
Age Group:
Teens
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

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. ...
Photo of Kevin Wood as Mr. Lincoln; date/time of program

The Political Lincoln: Honest Abe on Campaigns & Elections

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Program
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

We welcome President Lincoln back to the Library!  It is commonly said that Abraham Lincoln failed numerous times to be elected to various offices until he was finally elected

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Program
Event Details:
We welcome President Lincoln back to the Library!  It is commonly said that Abraham Lincoln failed numerous times to be elected to various offices until he was finally elected President. Come hear Mr. Lincoln himself prove the absurdity of that ...

Teen Nintendo Switch Free-Play

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Center at Main Branch
Program Type:
Program
Age Group:
Teens
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

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. ...
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Family Night at the Library! - Bike Safety w/ WDM Police

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Library Living Room at Main Branch
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join Nate for a fun family activity! We'll meet out in front of the library, and WDM police officer Chelsea Dexter will join us to talk about bicycle safety and show off their cust

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Library Living Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:
Join Nate for a fun family activity! We'll meet out in front of the library, and WDM police officer Chelsea Dexter will join us to talk about bicycle safety and show off their custom police bike. Bring (or ride) your bike to the program, and we'll go...

Mini Terrarium Crafternoon for Teens

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Design your own lush, miniature garden to take home and enjoy! Participants will be provided with glass jars, soil, moss, and small-scale decorations to create a mini-terrarium. Pr

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Craft
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:
Design your own lush, miniature garden to take home and enjoy! Participants will be provided with glass jars, soil, moss, and small-scale decorations to create a mini-terrarium. Program intended for grades 6-12. Registration required. ...

Kids and Tween Club Read Mash-Up! (early registration)

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
School-Age Children, Teens
Event Details:

Join us this summer as our three book clubs join forces! Instead of us telling you which book to read, we decide on a theme, and you get to read ANY book that fits. Bring your book

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: School-Age Children, Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 35
Event Details:
Join us this summer as our three book clubs join forces! Instead of us telling you which book to read, we decide on a theme, and you get to read ANY book that fits. Bring your book the day of the program, and we'll all get to see which amazing books ...

Teen Nintendo Switch Free-Play

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Center at Main Branch
Program Type:
Program
Age Group:
Teens
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

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. ...

Diamond Art Crafternoon for Teens

Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Make your own diamond art with us! Decorate a coaster using various colored diamonds to produce a glittery design to take home and enjoy! Program intended for grades 6-12. Registra

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Craft
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:
Make your own diamond art with us! Decorate a coaster using various colored diamonds to produce a glittery design to take home and enjoy! Program intended for grades 6-12. Registration required. ...

Teen Nintendo Switch Free-Play

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Center at Main Branch
Program Type:
Program
Age Group:
Teens
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

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. ...

The Avengers: Interactive Movie for Teens

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Program
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join us for a special showing of The Avengers, where teens will get a bag of goodies to interact with throughout the movie! (Rated PG-13, 2hr, 23min) Popcorn and water will be p

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:
Join us for a special showing of The Avengers, where teens will get a bag of goodies to interact with throughout the movie! (Rated PG-13, 2hr, 23min) Popcorn and water will be provided, or you may bring your own snack and covered drink (please avo...

Teen Nintendo Switch Free-Play

Monday, July 1, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Center at Main Branch
Program Type:
Program
Age Group:
Teens
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

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. ...

Teen Nintendo Switch Free-Play

Monday, July 8, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Center at Main Branch
Program Type:
Program
Age Group:
Teens
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

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. ...
Photo of Joey Leone and his band; date/time of program

The British Invasion!

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Performer
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Please join us on Tuesday, July 9th at 6:30 pm for The British Invasion from Joey Leone and his band! The term “British Invasion” represented the fast paced rise to fame and pop

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Performer
Event Details:
Please join us on Tuesday, July 9th at 6:30 pm for The British Invasion from Joey Leone and his band! The term “British Invasion” represented the fast paced rise to fame and popularity of UK based bands in the United States. The Beatles, The Rolli...

Tote Decorating & Stencil-Making for Teens (early registration)

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join us in the Community Room to design your own stencils and decorate a tote bag to take home! Program intended for grades 6-12. Registration required. (Special note: This program

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Craft
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:
Join us in the Community Room to design your own stencils and decorate a tote bag to take home! Program intended for grades 6-12. Registration required. (Special note: This program will open for registration before traditional "summer reading club" p...
Photo of musician Ronley King; date/time of program

Ronley King, Blues guitar with storytelling

Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Performer
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

The Library is very happy to welcome Blues musician Ronley King! King is a guitar player and singer based out of Gowrie, Iowa and while he has played for many different types of ac

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Performer
Event Details:
The Library is very happy to welcome Blues musician Ronley King! King is a guitar player and singer based out of Gowrie, Iowa and while he has played for many different types of acts, and brings a variety of musical influences to the table, his heart...

Teen Nintendo Switch Free-Play

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Center at Main Branch
Program Type:
Program
Age Group:
Teens
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

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. ...
Family Night logo

Family Night at the Library! - Water Tag!

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

July is always HOT! So, we're going to head out back on the library lawn and have an old fashioned water fight! This won't be like your back yard though. We'll have obstacles, base

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:
July is always HOT! So, we're going to head out back on the library lawn and have an old fashioned water fight! This won't be like your back yard though. We'll have obstacles, bases, and teams! Think laser tag but with water. This is a FAMILY even...

Kids & Tween Club Read Mash-Up! (early registration)

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
School-Age Children, Teens
Event Details:

Join us this summer as our three book clubs join forces! Instead of us telling you which book to read, we decide on a theme, and you get to read ANY book that fits. Bring your book

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: School-Age Children, Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 35
Event Details:
Join us this summer as our three book clubs join forces! Instead of us telling you which book to read, we decide on a theme, and you get to read ANY book that fits. Bring your book the day of the program, and we'll all get to see which amazing books ...

Teen Nintendo Switch Free-Play

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Center at Main Branch
Program Type:
Program
Age Group:
Teens
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

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. ...

Artist Talk with Q&A

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Program
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Are you interested in pursuing the arts as a career? Join us in the Community Room to chat with Ethan Edvenson, an emerging fine artist living in Des Moines, Iowa who creates

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:
Are you interested in pursuing the arts as a career? Join us in the Community Room to chat with Ethan Edvenson, an emerging fine artist living in Des Moines, Iowa who creates mixed media drawings, digital collages, and videos. Ethan will speak a...

Teen Nintendo Switch Free-Play

Monday, July 29, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Center at Main Branch
Program Type:
Program
Age Group:
Teens
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

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. ...