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: Jordan House Heritage Jubilee Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm Outreach Program Type: Outreach Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults Our Words on Wheels truck will be out at the Jordan House Heritage Jubilee checking out books and making library cards! 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 Oct 11 2025 Sat Outreach: Jordan House Heritage Jubilee 1:00pm–4:00pm Library Branch: Outreach Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults Program Type: Outreach Event Details: Our Words on Wheels truck will be out at the Jordan House Heritage Jubilee checking out books and making library cards!
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Music with Matt Woods Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Community Room at Main Branch Program Type: Performer Age Group: Teens, Adults The Library is very happy to welcome local musician Matt Woods for an afternoon of music. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 11 2025 Sat Music with Matt Woods 2:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Performer Event Details: The Library is very happy to welcome local musician Matt Woods for an afternoon of music.
This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Board Games and Puzzles Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm Teen Center at Main Branch Program Type: Program Age Group: Teens Join us in the Teen Center for some after-school gaming and puzzling! A variety of games and puzzles will be available for use - participants are welcome to bring games/puzzles of their own. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Oct 15 2025 Wed Teen Board Games and Puzzles 3:00pm–4:30pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Teen Center Age Group: Teens Program Type: Program Event Details: Join us in the Teen Center for some after-school gaming and puzzling! A variety of games and puzzles will be available for use - participants are welcome to bring games/puzzles of their own.
This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Halloween: Pokémon Friday, October 17, 2025 at 5:30pm - 8:00pm Community Room at Main Branch Program Type: Program Age Group: Teens Teens (grades 6-12), are you ready for Halloween? So are we! This year's theme is Pokémon Halloween. You're encouraged to wear your Pokémon merch, Pokémon cosplay, or even your Halloween costume. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Oct 17 2025 Fri Teen Halloween: Pokémon 5:30pm–8:00pm Open Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Program Registration Required Event Details: Teens (grades 6-12), are you ready for Halloween? So are we! This year's theme is Pokémon Halloween. You're encouraged to wear your Pokémon merch, Pokémon cosplay, or even your Halloween costume.
This event is in the "Teens" group Group Service Project (GSP) Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm StoryRoom at Main Branch Program Type: Program Age Group: Teens Are you looking for a few Silver Cord, Community Service, or other volunteer hours? The Library is looking for volunteers to help with a monthly group service project. We will perform a variety of tasks. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Oct 22 2025 Wed Group Service Project (GSP) 3:00pm–5:00pm Open Library Branch: Main Branch Room: StoryRoom Age Group: Teens Program Type: Program Registration Required Event Details: Are you looking for a few Silver Cord, Community Service, or other volunteer hours? The Library is looking for volunteers to help with a monthly group service project. We will perform a variety of tasks.
This event is in the "School-Age Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Tween Club Read - The Girl Who Drank The Moon Tuesday, November 4, 2025 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 Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill! Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "School-Age Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Nov 4 2025 Tue Tween Club Read - The Girl Who Drank The Moon 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 The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill!
This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Beading Crafts Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm Teen Center at Main Branch Program Type: Program Age Group: Teens Join us in the Teen Center to make bracelets, necklaces, or other beaded creations of your choice! Materials will be provided. Program intended for grades 6-12. Registration is not required. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Nov 5 2025 Wed Teen Beading Crafts 3:00pm–4:30pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Teen Center Age Group: Teens Program Type: Program Event Details: Join us in the Teen Center to make bracelets, necklaces, or other beaded creations of your choice! Materials will be provided. Program intended for grades 6-12. Registration is not required.
This event is in the "Teens" group Group Service Project (GSP) Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm StoryRoom at Main Branch Program Type: Program Age Group: Teens Are you looking for a few Silver Cord, Community Service, or other volunteer hours? The Library is looking for volunteers to help with a monthly group service project. We will perform a variety of tasks. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Nov 19 2025 Wed Group Service Project (GSP) 3:00pm–5:00pm Open Library Branch: Main Branch Room: StoryRoom Age Group: Teens Program Type: Program Registration Required Event Details: Are you looking for a few Silver Cord, Community Service, or other volunteer hours? The Library is looking for volunteers to help with a monthly group service project. We will perform a variety of tasks.
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! - Catapults! Monday, November 24, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Community Room at Main Branch Age Group: Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults This month, STEAM Starz will be joining us for a fun, hands-on, and STEAM focused activity for the family! Explore forces, motion, and energy transfer in action! Open Register Now 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 Nov 24 2025 Mon Family Night at the Library! - Catapults! 6:30pm–7:30pm Open Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults Registration Required Event Details: This month, STEAM Starz will be joining us for a fun, hands-on, and STEAM focused activity for the family! Explore forces, motion, and energy transfer in action!
This event is in the "School-Age Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Tween Club Read - Posted Tuesday, December 2, 2025 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 Posted by John David Anderson! Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "School-Age Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 2 2025 Tue Tween Club Read - Posted 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 Posted by John David Anderson!
This event is in the "Teens" group Teen After-School Artwork Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm Teen Center at Main Branch Program Type: Program Age Group: Teens Join us in the Teen Center to draw, collage, color, or create an original work while chatting with others. Art materials will be provided - the project will be up to you! Program intended for grades 6-12. Registration is not required. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 3 2025 Wed Teen After-School Artwork 3:00pm–4:30pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Teen Center Age Group: Teens Program Type: Program Event Details: Join us in the Teen Center to draw, collage, color, or create an original work while chatting with others. Art materials will be provided - the project will be up to you! Program intended for grades 6-12. Registration is not 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, December 7, 2025 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 Dec 7 2025 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 "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! - Holiday Cards Monday, December 15, 2025 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! With the holidays just around the corner, we’ll make some cards to share with family and friends! For ages 3+. Please register each person attending (children and adults). 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 Dec 15 2025 Mon Family Night at the Library! - Holiday Cards 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! With the holidays just around the corner, we’ll make some cards to share with family and friends! For ages 3+. Please register each person attending (children and adults).
This event is in the "Teens" group Group Service Project (GSP) Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm StoryRoom at Main Branch Program Type: Program Age Group: Teens Are you looking for a few Silver Cord, Community Service, or other volunteer hours? The Library is looking for volunteers to help with a monthly group service project. We will perform a variety of tasks. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Group Service Project (GSP) 3:00pm–5:00pm Upcoming Library Branch: Main Branch Room: StoryRoom Age Group: Teens Program Type: Program Registration Required Event Details: Are you looking for a few Silver Cord, Community Service, or other volunteer hours? The Library is looking for volunteers to help with a monthly group service project. We will perform a variety of tasks.
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! Monday, January 5, 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. For all ages. Please register each person attending (children and adults). 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 Jan 5 2026 Mon Family Night at the Library! 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. For all ages. Please register each person attending (children and adults).
This event is in the "School-Age Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Tween Club Read - Bring Your Own Book Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm Community Room at Main Branch Program Type: Book Club Age Group: School-Age Children, Teens This month, we want you to bring your own book to talk about! Bring your favorite book. Bring the book you're currently reading. Bring your LEAST favorite book. Just bring a book and be ready to tell us a little bit about it! Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "School-Age Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 6 2026 Tue Tween Club Read - Bring Your Own Book 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: This month, we want you to bring your own book to talk about! Bring your favorite book. Bring the book you're currently reading. Bring your LEAST favorite book. Just bring a book and be ready to tell us a little bit about it!
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 Model Trains Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 9:30am - 5:00pm Community Room at Main Branch Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults Stop by the West Des Moines Library from 9:30AM-5PM to see the DesMoinNTrak's N-scale working layout. This event is open to adults and children of all ages. 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 Jan 24 2026 Sat Model Trains 9:30am–5:00pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults Event Details: Stop by the West Des Moines Library from 9:30AM-5PM to see the DesMoinNTrak's N-scale working layout. This event is open to adults and children of all ages.
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 Model Trains Sunday, January 25, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Community Room at Main Branch Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults Stop by the West Des Moines Library from 2-4PM to see the DesMoinNTrak's N-scale working layout. This event is open to adults and children of all ages. Make sure to stop by the Children's Department for a fun train craft before you leave! 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 Jan 25 2026 Sun Model Trains 2:00pm–4:00pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults Event Details: Stop by the West Des Moines Library from 2-4PM to see the DesMoinNTrak's N-scale working layout. This event is open to adults and children of all ages. Make sure to stop by the Children's Department for a fun train craft before you leave!
This event is in the "Teens" group Group Service Project (GSP) Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm StoryRoom at Main Branch Program Type: Program Age Group: Teens Are you looking for a few Silver Cord, Community Service, or other volunteer hours? The Library is looking for volunteers to help with a monthly group service project. We will perform a variety of tasks. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 28 2026 Wed Group Service Project (GSP) 3:00pm–5:00pm Upcoming Library Branch: Main Branch Room: StoryRoom Age Group: Teens Program Type: Program Registration Required Event Details: Are you looking for a few Silver Cord, Community Service, or other volunteer hours? The Library is looking for volunteers to help with a monthly group service project. We will perform a variety of tasks.
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! 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! We'll be doing something different each month. For all ages. Please register each person attending (children and adults). 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 Feb 2 2026 Mon Family Night at the Library! 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. For all ages. Please register each person attending (children and adults).
This event is in the "School-Age Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Tween Club Read 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 X by Y! Upcoming View Details 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 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 X by Y!
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 "Teens" group Group Service Project (GSP) Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm StoryRoom at Main Branch Program Type: Program Age Group: Teens Are you looking for a few Silver Cord, Community Service, or other volunteer hours? The Library is looking for volunteers to help with a monthly group service project. We will perform a variety of tasks. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 25 2026 Wed Group Service Project (GSP) 3:00pm–5:00pm Upcoming Library Branch: Main Branch Room: StoryRoom Age Group: Teens Program Type: Program Registration Required Event Details: Are you looking for a few Silver Cord, Community Service, or other volunteer hours? The Library is looking for volunteers to help with a monthly group service project. We will perform a variety of tasks.
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! Monday, March 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! We'll be doing something different each month. For all ages. Please register each person attending (children and adults). 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! 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. For all ages. Please register each person attending (children and adults).