This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "School-Age Children" group. Friday Flicks: Inside Out 2 Friday, June 13, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm Community Room at Main Branch Program Type: Film Age Group: Preschool, School-Age Children All movies are shown at 1:30 p.m. in the Library Community Room. No registration is needed, though space is limited. Today's movie will be Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (Rated PG, 1h 53min). View Details This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "School-Age Children" group. Jun 13 2025 Fri Friday Flicks: Inside Out 2 1:30pm - 3:30pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Preschool, School-Age Children Program Type: Film Event Details: All movies are shown at 1:30 p.m. in the Library Community Room. No registration is needed, though space is limited. Today's movie will be Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (Rated PG, 1h 53min).
This event is in the "Adults" group. SJM Trivia: A Court of Thorns and Roses Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Community Room at Main Branch Program Type: Program Age Group: Adults “There you are. I’ve been looking for you.” - A Court of Thorns and Roses Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 14 2025 Sat SJM Trivia: A Court of Thorns and Roses 10:00am - 12:00pm Open Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Program Registration Required Event Details: “There you are. I’ve been looking for you.” - A Court of Thorns and Roses
This event is in the "Adults" group. WDM Writer's Group Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm Southwoods Room at Main Branch Program Type: Program Age Group: Adults This in-person group is open to aspiring authors of all experience levels. Each participant brings an approximately 1500-word excerpt of their work-in-progress to read aloud. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 14 2025 Sat WDM Writer's Group 10:00am - 2:00pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Southwoods Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Program Event Details: This in-person group is open to aspiring authors of all experience levels. Each participant brings an approximately 1500-word excerpt of their work-in-progress to read aloud.
This event is in the "Babies" group. This event is in the "Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. Saturday Storytime Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am StoryRoom at Main Branch Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool Drop in and join us in the storyroom for Saturday Storytime! Build a lifetime love of books and reading as we share stories, songs, and interactive rhymes with an early literacy focus. For ages 0-6 w/adult. No registration. View Details This event is in the "Babies" group. This event is in the "Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. Jun 14 2025 Sat Saturday Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am Library Branch: Main Branch Room: StoryRoom Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Drop in and join us in the storyroom for Saturday Storytime! Build a lifetime love of books and reading as we share stories, songs, and interactive rhymes with an early literacy focus. For ages 0-6 w/adult. No registration.
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. MAKEUP DATE: Unlazy River (*weather dependent) Monday, June 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am Community Room at Main Branch Program Type: Program Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children *THIS IS OUR MAKEUP DATE FROM JUNE 3* 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. Jun 16 2025 Mon MAKEUP DATE: Unlazy River (*weather dependent) 10:30am - 11:30am Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children Program Type: Program Event Details: *THIS IS OUR MAKEUP DATE FROM JUNE 3*
This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "School-Age Children" group. Outreach: Words on Wheels at Legion Park Monday, June 16, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm Outreach Program Type: Outreach Age Group: All Ages, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children Visit the library at Legion Park! We'll have the WoW Truck there to sign up for library cards and check out library materials. View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "School-Age Children" group. Jun 16 2025 Mon Outreach: Words on Wheels at Legion Park 11:00am - 12:30pm Library Branch: Outreach Age Group: All Ages, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children Program Type: Outreach Event Details: Visit the library at Legion Park! We'll have the WoW Truck there to sign up for library cards and check out 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 "Adults" group. Music from Ryne Doughty Monday, June 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Community Room at Main Branch Program Type: Performer Age Group: Adults The Library is very happy to welcome Ryne Doughty for an evening of music! View Details This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 16 2025 Mon Music from Ryne Doughty 6:00pm - 8:00pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Performer Event Details: The Library is very happy to welcome Ryne Doughty for an evening of music!
This event is in the "Babies" group. This event is in the "Toddlers" group. Toddler Storytime Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am StoryRoom at Main Branch Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Babies, Toddlers Simple stories, gentle tunes, flannel boards, and nursery rhymes. View Details This event is in the "Babies" group. This event is in the "Toddlers" group. Jun 17 2025 Tue Toddler Storytime 9:30am - 10:00am Library Branch: Main Branch Room: StoryRoom Age Group: Babies, Toddlers Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Simple stories, gentle tunes, flannel boards, and nursery rhymes.
This event is in the "School-Age Children" group. Summer Survivor Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am Community Room at Main Branch Program Type: Program Age Group: School-Age Children For ages 7-12. Registration required. Join us outside for some amazing summer challenges. We'll see if you and your team have what it takes to survive. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "School-Age Children" group. Jun 17 2025 Tue Summer Survivor 10:00am - 11:00am Open Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: School-Age Children Program Type: Program Registration Required Event Details: For ages 7-12. Registration required. Join us outside for some amazing summer challenges. We'll see if you and your team have what it takes to survive.
This event is in the "Babies" group. This event is in the "Toddlers" group. Toddler Storytime Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am StoryRoom at Main Branch Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Babies, Toddlers Simple stories, gentle tunes, flannel boards, and nursery rhymes. View Details This event is in the "Babies" group. This event is in the "Toddlers" group. Jun 17 2025 Tue Toddler Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am Library Branch: Main Branch Room: StoryRoom Age Group: Babies, Toddlers Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Simple stories, gentle tunes, flannel boards, and nursery rhymes.
This event is in the "School-Age Children" group. Summer Survivor Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm Community Room at Main Branch Program Type: Program Age Group: School-Age Children For ages 7-12. Registration required. Join us outside for some amazing summer challenges. We'll see if you and your team have what it takes to survive. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "School-Age Children" group. Jun 17 2025 Tue Summer Survivor 1:30pm - 2:30pm Open Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: School-Age Children Program Type: Program Registration Required Event Details: For ages 7-12. Registration required. Join us outside for some amazing summer challenges. We'll see if you and your team have what it takes to survive.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Tech One-on-One Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm Millie Knee Classroom at Main Branch Program Type: Program Age Group: Adults Tech One-on-One Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 17 2025 Tue Tech One-on-One 3:00pm - 3:30pm Open Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Millie Knee Classroom Age Group: Adults Program Type: Program Registration Required Event Details: Tech One-on-One
This event is in the "Adults" group. Tech One-on-One Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm Millie Knee Classroom at Main Branch Program Type: Program Age Group: Adults Tech One-on-One Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 17 2025 Tue Tech One-on-One 3:30pm - 4:00pm Open Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Millie Knee Classroom Age Group: Adults Program Type: Program Registration Required Event Details: Tech One-on-One
This event is in the "Adults" group. Tech One-on-One Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm Millie Knee Classroom at Main Branch Program Type: Program Age Group: Adults Tech One-on-One Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 17 2025 Tue Tech One-on-One 4:00pm - 4:30pm Open Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Millie Knee Classroom Age Group: Adults Program Type: Program Registration Required Event Details: Tech One-on-One
This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Board of Trustees Monthly Meeting Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm Community Room at Main Branch Program Type: Board Meeting Age Group: Adults Visit the Library Board of Trustees webpage for the meeting agenda and minutes from past meetings. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 17 2025 Tue Library Board of Trustees Monthly Meeting 5:00pm - 7:00pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Board Meeting Event Details: Visit the Library Board of Trustees webpage for the meeting agenda and minutes from past meetings.
This event is in the "Babies" group. Babies on the Move- Playtime! Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am Community Room at Main Branch Program Type: Program Age Group: Babies Join us for a special playtime just for ages 1month-18 months. This program will offer multiple stations for active and sensory play. Crawl, roll, grab, explore- come play with us! Registration required. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Babies" group. Jun 18 2025 Wed Babies on the Move- Playtime! 10:00am - 11:00am Open Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Babies Program Type: Program Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a special playtime just for ages 1month-18 months. This program will offer multiple stations for active and sensory play. Crawl, roll, grab, explore- come play with us! 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 "Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. Family Storytime Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm Community Room at Main Branch Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool Join us in the Community Room for this class featuring stories, songs, and rhymes all with an early literacy focus!For ages 2-6 w/adult. No registration required. View Details This event is in the "Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. Jun 18 2025 Wed Family Storytime 6:30pm - 7:00pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Join us in the Community Room for this class featuring stories, songs, and rhymes all with an early literacy focus!For ages 2-6 w/adult. No registration required.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. Family Storytime Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am Community Room at Main Branch Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool Join us in the Community Room for this class featuring stories, songs, and rhymes all with an early literacy focus!For ages 2-6 w/adult. No registration required. View Details This event is in the "Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. Jun 19 2025 Thu Family Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Join us in the Community Room for this class featuring stories, songs, and rhymes all with an early literacy focus!For ages 2-6 w/adult. No registration required.
This event is in the "Babies" group. This event is in the "Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. Outreach: Traveling Tales in the Park @ Pearson Park Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am Outreach Program Type: Outreach, Storytime Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool West Des Moines Parks and Recreation is revamping their annual Fairytale Time in the Park program by collaborating with the Library! 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. Jun 19 2025 Thu Outreach: Traveling Tales in the Park @ Pearson Park 10:30am - 11:15am Library Branch: Outreach Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Outreach, Storytime Event Details: West Des Moines Parks and Recreation is revamping their annual Fairytale Time in the Park program by collaborating with the Library!
West Des Moines Democrats Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 6:30pm - 9:00pm Community Room at Main Branch Purpose of Meeting: panel discussion, impact of Iowa 2025 legislature on the LGBTQ+ community *This program is not sponsored by or affiliated with the West Des Moines Public Library. Jun 19 2025 Thu West Des Moines Democrats 6:30pm - 9:00pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Purpose of Meeting panel discussion, impact of Iowa 2025 legislature on the LGBTQ+ community *This program is not sponsored by or affiliated with the West Des Moines Public Library.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Step Back in Time: Historical Fiction book group Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Outreach Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adults Historical fiction is a great way to learn about people and events through stories that bring history to life. Our group discusses titles from a wide variety of time/places/people. Open Register Now Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 19 2025 Thu Step Back in Time: Historical Fiction book group 7:00pm - 8:00pm Open Library Branch: Outreach Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Event Details: Historical fiction is a great way to learn about people and events through stories that bring history to life. Our group discusses titles from a wide variety of time/places/people.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "School-Age Children" group. Friday Craft for Kids - Pom Pom Bookmark All Day Main Branch Program Type: Craft Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children Each Friday we will provide a different fun, hands-on, screen-free craft project or activity to take home and enjoy! Available at the Children's Desk during library hours while supplies last. This week you can make a pom pom bookmark! View Details This event is in the "Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "School-Age Children" group. Jun 20 2025 Fri Friday Craft for Kids - Pom Pom Bookmark All Day Library Branch: Main Branch Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children Program Type: Craft Event Details: Each Friday we will provide a different fun, hands-on, screen-free craft project or activity to take home and enjoy! Available at the Children's Desk during library hours while supplies last. This week you can make a pom pom bookmark!