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! - Bike Safety w/ WDM Police Monday, June 2, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Community Room at Main Branch Program Type: Program Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults 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! 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. Jun 2 2025 Mon Family Night at the Library! - Bike Safety w/ WDM Police 6:30pm - 7:30pm Open Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults Program Type: Program Registration Required 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!
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. The Smart Money Series: An Introduction to Financial Confidence Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Community Room at Main Branch Program Type: Performer Age Group: Teens, Adults 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. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 3 2025 Tue The Smart Money Series: An Introduction to Financial Confidence 6:30pm - 7:30pm Open Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Performer 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.
This event is in the "School-Age Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. In the Stacks: Scott Reister Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm Community Room at Main Branch Program Type: Author Event Age Group: School-Age Children, Teens, Adults The Library is happy to welcome Scott Reister! Scott is an award-winning sportscaster and the author of Baseball Spy. View Details This event is in the "School-Age Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 5 2025 Thu In the Stacks: Scott Reister 6:30pm - 8:00pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: School-Age Children, Teens, Adults Program Type: Author Event Event Details: The Library is happy to welcome Scott Reister! Scott is an award-winning sportscaster and the author of Baseball Spy.
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: Mayor Tom Becker Park (Cumming) Friday, June 6, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm Outreach Program Type: Outreach Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults Visit the library's Words on Wheels Truck at Mayor Tom Becker Park in Cumming! Create a new library card while you're there and check out some fun library materials. 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. Jun 6 2025 Fri Outreach: Mayor Tom Becker Park (Cumming) 1:30pm - 2:30pm Library Branch: Outreach Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults Program Type: Outreach Event Details: Visit the library's Words on Wheels Truck at Mayor Tom Becker Park in Cumming! Create a new library card while you're there and check out some fun library materials.
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: Raccoon River Palooza Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 8:00am - 4:30pm Outreach Program Type: Outreach Age Group: All Ages, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults The library and the Words on Wheels truck will be at the City of West Des Moines' Raccoon River Palooza from 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM on Saturday, June 7. View Details 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. Jun 7 2025 Sat Outreach: Raccoon River Palooza 8:00am - 4:30pm Library Branch: Outreach Age Group: All Ages, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults Program Type: Outreach Event Details: The library and the Words on Wheels truck will be at the City of West Des Moines' Raccoon River Palooza from 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM on Saturday, June 7.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Teen Nintendo Switch Free-Play Monday, June 9, 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 9 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 "School-Age Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Kids and Tween Club Read Mash-Up! (early registration) Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Community Room at Main Branch Program Type: Book Club Age Group: School-Age Children, Teens 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. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "School-Age Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jun 10 2025 Tue Kids and Tween Club Read Mash-Up! (early registration) 2:00pm - 3:00pm Open Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: School-Age Children, Teens Program Type: Book Club Registration Required 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Teen Pizza Taste Test (early registration) Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Community Room at Main Branch Program Type: Program Age Group: Teens Teens! Enjoy an afternoon full of pizza, pizza, pizza. We will provide attendees with numerous pizza-inspired snacks and a scoring sheet to help figure out what the BEST pizza-flavored snack is. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Jun 11 2025 Wed Teen Pizza Taste Test (early registration) 3:30pm - 4:30pm Open Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Program Registration Required Event Details: Teens! Enjoy an afternoon full of pizza, pizza, pizza. We will provide attendees with numerous pizza-inspired snacks and a scoring sheet to help figure out what the BEST pizza-flavored snack is.
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: Mayor Tom Becker Park (Cumming) Friday, June 13, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm Outreach Program Type: Outreach Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults Visit the library's Words on Wheels Truck at Mayor Tom Becker Park in Cumming! Create a new library card while you're there and check out some fun library materials. 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. Jun 13 2025 Fri Outreach: Mayor Tom Becker Park (Cumming) 1:30pm - 2:30pm Library Branch: Outreach Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults Program Type: Outreach Event Details: Visit the library's Words on Wheels Truck at Mayor Tom Becker Park in Cumming! Create a new library card while you're there and check out some fun 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 "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 "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: Mayor Tom Becker Park (Cumming) Friday, June 20, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm Outreach Program Type: Outreach Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults Visit the library's Words on Wheels Truck at Mayor Tom Becker Park in Cumming! Create a new library card while you're there and check out some fun library materials. 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. Jun 20 2025 Fri Outreach: Mayor Tom Becker Park (Cumming) 1:30pm - 2:30pm Library Branch: Outreach Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults Program Type: Outreach Event Details: Visit the library's Words on Wheels Truck at Mayor Tom Becker Park in Cumming! Create a new library card while you're there and check out some fun library materials.
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. Spock's Sanctuary Animal Hour Monday, June 23, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am Community Room at Main Branch Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults Spock's Sanctuary is an Exotic Animal Rescue, Sanctuary, and Service Provider in the Des Moines, Iowa area with a focus on being a more sustainable future for exotic pets. 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. Jun 23 2025 Mon Spock's Sanctuary Animal Hour 10:30am - 11:30am Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults Event Details: Spock's Sanctuary is an Exotic Animal Rescue, Sanctuary, and Service Provider in the Des Moines, Iowa area with a focus on being a more sustainable future for exotic pets.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Teen Nintendo Switch Free-Play Monday, June 23, 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 23 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 "Teens" group. Teen Anime Afternoon Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm Community Room at Main Branch Program Type: Program Age Group: Teens Teens! Dress up in your best cosplay and join us in the Community Room for an afternoon of anime appreciation! Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Jun 25 2025 Wed Teen Anime Afternoon 2:30pm - 4:30pm Open Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Program Registration Required Event Details: Teens! Dress up in your best cosplay and join us in the Community Room for an afternoon of anime appreciation!
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: Mayor Tom Becker Park (Cumming) Friday, June 27, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm Outreach Program Type: Outreach Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults Visit the library's Words on Wheels Truck at Mayor Tom Becker Park in Cumming! Create a new library card while you're there and check out some fun library materials. 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. Jun 27 2025 Fri Outreach: Mayor Tom Becker Park (Cumming) 1:30pm - 2:30pm Library Branch: Outreach Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults Program Type: Outreach Event Details: Visit the library's Words on Wheels Truck at Mayor Tom Becker Park in Cumming! Create a new library card while you're there and check out some fun library materials.
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 Sunday, June 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm Outreach Program Type: Outreach Age Group: All Ages, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults The Words on Wheels will be out at Valley Junction Pride Festival from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Sunday, June 29! View Details 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. Jun 29 2025 Sun Outreach: Valley Junction Pride Festival 10:00am - 4:00pm 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 "Teens" group. Teen Nintendo Switch Free-Play Monday, June 30, 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 30 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 "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 Main Branch Age Group: All Ages, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults 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 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. Jul 1 2025 Tue Registration for July Programs All Day 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
This event is in the "Teens" group. Teen Nintendo Switch Free-Play Monday, July 7, 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. Jul 7 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 "Teens" group. Teen Picture (Frame) This! (early registration) Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm Community Room at Main Branch Program Type: Craft, Program Age Group: Teens Teens: Join us for a crafternoon in the Community Room. We will be making perler bead picture frames and "maximalist"-style frames. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul 9 2025 Wed Teen Picture (Frame) This! (early registration) 2:30pm - 3:30pm Upcoming Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Craft, Program Registration Required Event Details: Teens: Join us for a crafternoon in the Community Room. We will be making perler bead picture frames and "maximalist"-style frames.
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: Mayor Tom Becker Park (Cumming) Friday, July 11, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm Outreach Program Type: Outreach Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults Visit the library's Words on Wheels Truck at Mayor Tom Becker Park in Cumming! Create a new library card while you're there and check out some fun library materials. 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. Jul 11 2025 Fri Outreach: Mayor Tom Becker Park (Cumming) 1:30pm - 2:30pm Library Branch: Outreach Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults Program Type: Outreach Event Details: Visit the library's Words on Wheels Truck at Mayor Tom Becker Park in Cumming! Create a new library card while you're there and check out some fun library materials.
This event is in the "School-Age Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Learn to play the harmonica with Blues musician Bob Pace Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Community Room at Main Branch Program Type: Performer Age Group: School-Age Children, Teens, Adults Please join us for a fun program for ages 8 and up with musician Bob Pace, where you can not only hear some great music, but learn how to play the harmonica and join in! Bob is a member of both the Iowa Blues Hall of Fame and the Iowa Rock ‘n View Details This event is in the "School-Age Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 12 2025 Sat Learn to play the harmonica with Blues musician Bob Pace 2:00pm - 3:00pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: School-Age Children, Teens, Adults Program Type: Performer Event Details: Please join us for a fun program for ages 8 and up with musician Bob Pace, where you can not only hear some great music, but learn how to play the harmonica and join in! Bob is a member of both the Iowa Blues Hall of Fame and the Iowa Rock ‘n
This event is in the "Teens" group. Teen Nintendo Switch Free-Play Monday, July 14, 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. Jul 14 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.