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! Full View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Jun 18 2025 Wed Teen Tin Box Diorama 2:30pm–4:00pm Full 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 This event is in the "Adults" group Deep Sea Conservation of Nautiluses Monday, July 7, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Community Room at Main Branch Program Type: Program Age Group: Teens, Adults Did you know nautiluses have been in our oceans for over 500 million years, but a mere 50 years of unregulated fisheries has led to depleted populations and local extinction? View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 7 2025 Mon Deep Sea Conservation of Nautiluses 6:30pm–7:30pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Program Event Details: Did you know nautiluses have been in our oceans for over 500 million years, but a mere 50 years of unregulated fisheries has led to depleted populations and local extinction?
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. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 9 2025 Wed Teen Picture (Frame) This! (early registration) 2:30pm–3:30pm Open 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.
This event is in the "School-Age Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Kids & Tween Club Read Mash-Up! (early registration) Tuesday, July 15, 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 Jul 15 2025 Tue Kids & 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 Rock Painting Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm Community Room at Main Branch Program Type: Craft, Program Age Group: Teens Join us for a rockin' afternoon of rock painting and a short walk to follow! Each participant will receive two rocks to paint - one to take home and one to leave behind! Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 16 2025 Wed Teen Rock Painting 2:30pm–4:00pm Upcoming Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Craft, Program Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a rockin' afternoon of rock painting and a short walk to follow! Each participant will receive two rocks to paint - one to take home and one to leave behind!
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group AM Radio Memories and One Hit Wonders Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Community Room at Main Branch Program Type: Performer Age Group: Teens, Adults The Library is excited to welcome back Joey Leone and his band for a program this evening! View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 17 2025 Thu AM Radio Memories and One Hit Wonders 6:30pm–7:30pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Performer Event Details: The Library is excited to welcome back Joey Leone and his band for a program this evening!
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 18, 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 18 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, July 21, 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 21 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 "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! - Lego Derby! Monday, July 21, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm Community Room at Main Branch Program Type: Program Age Group: Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults You have probably heard of a pinewood derby, but have you ever participated in a LEGO derby? It’s basically the same thing except we’ll use a special car base and weighted bricks to race on our track. Upcoming View Details Registration Required 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 21 2025 Mon Family Night at the Library! - Lego Derby! 6:30pm–8:00pm Upcoming Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults Program Type: Program Registration Required Event Details: You have probably heard of a pinewood derby, but have you ever participated in a LEGO derby? It’s basically the same thing except we’ll use a special car base and weighted bricks to race on our track.
This event is in the "School-Age Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group LEGO Derby Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm Community Room at Main Branch Program Type: Program Age Group: School-Age Children, Teens You have probably heard of a pinewood derby, but have you ever participated in a LEGO derby? It’s basically the same thing except we’ll use a special car base and weighted bricks to race on our track. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "School-Age Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 22 2025 Tue LEGO Derby 1:30pm–3:00pm Upcoming Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: School-Age Children, Teens Program Type: Program Registration Required Event Details: You have probably heard of a pinewood derby, but have you ever participated in a LEGO derby? It’s basically the same thing except we’ll use a special car base and weighted bricks to race on our track.
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 25, 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 25 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 Summer Finale: Water Party! Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Community Room at Main Branch Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults Come and celebrate the end of Summer Escape 2025! This year's finale will feature a variety of water-based games and activities, from a foam machine to a giant inflatable slip-n-slide to a dunk tank and more! 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 Jul 26 2025 Sat Summer Finale: Water Party! 10:00am–12:00pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults Event Details: Come and celebrate the end of Summer Escape 2025! This year's finale will feature a variety of water-based games and activities, from a foam machine to a giant inflatable slip-n-slide to a dunk tank and more!