This event is in the "Adults" group Final Friday Fiber Club Friday, June 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am Millie Knee Classroom at Main Branch Program Type: Program Age Group: Adults Do you embroider, cross-stitch, crochet, or knit? Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 27 2025 Fri Final Friday Fiber Club 10:00am–11:30am Open Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Millie Knee Classroom Age Group: Adults Program Type: Program Registration Required Event Details: Do you embroider, cross-stitch, crochet, or knit?
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 Rose Farm Friday, June 27, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am Outreach Program Type: Outreach Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children Visit the library's Words on Wheels Truck at Rose Farm for their Farm School series each Friday from June 6th-July 25th [Note: Farm School continues through August 8, library visits will end on July 25.]From Rose Farm: View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "School-Age Children" group Jun 27 2025 Fri Outreach : Words on Wheels at Rose Farm 11:00am–11:30am Library Branch: Outreach Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children Program Type: Outreach Event Details: Visit the library's Words on Wheels Truck at Rose Farm for their Farm School series each Friday from June 6th-July 25th [Note: Farm School continues through August 8, library visits will end on July 25.]From Rose Farm:
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 "Preschool" group This event is in the "School-Age Children" group Friday Flicks: Five Nights at Freddy's Friday, June 27, 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 27 2025 Fri Friday Flicks: Five Nights at Freddy's 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).
West Des Moines Democrats Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Community Room at Main Branch Purpose of Meeting: Hosting a community book swap. *This program is not sponsored by or affiliated with the West Des Moines Public Library. Jun 28 2025 Sat West Des Moines Democrats 10:00am–12:00pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Purpose of Meeting Hosting a community book swap. *This program is not sponsored by or affiliated with the West Des Moines Public Library.
This event is in the "Adults" group WDM Writer's Group Saturday, June 28, 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 28 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 28, 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 28 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 "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 "All Ages" group Central Iowa Textile Artists Display All Day 6/30 - 7/28 Lobby Display Case at Main Branch Program Type: Exhibit Age Group: All Ages View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Jun-Jul 2025 Central Iowa Textile Artists Display All Day 6/30–7/28 Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Lobby Display Case Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Exhibit
This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "School-Age Children" group Circus of Bubbles Monday, June 30, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am Community Room at Main Branch Program Type: Performer Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children Wonder isn’t a fleeting moment—it’s a mindset waiting to be ignited by you…and bubbles! In 30 minutes with Circus of Bubbles, you’re invited to explore this funny, interactive show where each bubble is a portal to creative delight. 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 30 2025 Mon Circus of Bubbles 10:30am–11:00am Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children Program Type: Performer Event Details: Wonder isn’t a fleeting moment—it’s a mindset waiting to be ignited by you…and bubbles! In 30 minutes with Circus of Bubbles, you’re invited to explore this funny, interactive show where each bubble is a portal to creative delight.
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 30, 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 30 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 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 "Preschool" group This event is in the "School-Age Children" group How Does Your Global Garden Grow? With local author Elizabeth Bedia (early registration) Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am Community Room at Main Branch Program Type: Performer Age Group: Preschool, School-Age Children Participants will learn about how gardens throughout the world grow in wildly different climates from the frozen tundra to the deep blue ocean. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "School-Age Children" group Jul 1 2025 Tue How Does Your Global Garden Grow? With local author Elizabeth Bedia (early registration) 10:30am–11:15am Open Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Preschool, School-Age Children Program Type: Performer Registration Required Event Details: Participants will learn about how gardens throughout the world grow in wildly different climates from the frozen tundra to the deep blue ocean.
This event is in the "Adults" group Tech One-on-One Tuesday, July 1, 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 Jul 1 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, July 1, 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 Jul 1 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, July 1, 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 Jul 1 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 "Babies" group Babies on the Move- Water Play! Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am Main Branch Program Type: Program Age Group: Babies Join us for a special outdoor playtime with water. Great for sensory exploration, fine motor development and open-ended play. Each baby/adult group will be provided materials to use. Please bring a blanket or towel. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Babies" group Jul 2 2025 Wed Babies on the Move- Water Play! 10:00am–11:00am Upcoming Library Branch: Main Branch Age Group: Babies Program Type: Program Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a special outdoor playtime with water. Great for sensory exploration, fine motor development and open-ended play. Each baby/adult group will be provided materials to use. Please bring a blanket or towel.
This event is in the "Adults" group Introduction to Hand Embroidery Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm Community Room at Main Branch Program Type: Program Age Group: Adults Participants will review embroidery basics such as supplies and techniques, then practice a variety of stitch types while creating their own embroidery project to take home. This workshop is open to crafters of all ability levels. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 2 2025 Wed Introduction to Hand Embroidery 6:30pm–8:30pm Upcoming Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Program Registration Required Event Details: Participants will review embroidery basics such as supplies and techniques, then practice a variety of stitch types while creating their own embroidery project to take home. This workshop is open to crafters of all ability levels.
Iowa Department of Education Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 9:30am - 3:30pm Community Room at Main Branch Purpose of Meeting: Learning about systems thinking *This program is not sponsored by or affiliated with the West Des Moines Public Library. Jul 3 2025 Thu Iowa Department of Education 9:30am–3:30pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Purpose of Meeting Learning about systems thinking *This program is not sponsored by or affiliated with the West Des Moines Public Library.
Independence Day - Library Closed All Day Main Branch The Library will be closed on July 4th for the Independence Day holiday. We will reopen on Saturday at 10am. Closing Jul 4 2025 Fri Closing Independence Day - Library Closed All Day Branches: Main Branch Description: The Library will be closed on July 4th for the Independence Day holiday. We will reopen on Saturday at 10am.
This event is in the "Adults" group Tech One-on-One Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am Millie Knee Classroom at Main Branch Program Type: Program Age Group: Adults Tech One-on-One Full View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 5 2025 Sat Tech One-on-One 10:00am–10:30am Full 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 "Babies" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Saturday Storytime Saturday, July 5, 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 Jul 5 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 "Adults" group Tech One-on-One Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am 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 Jul 5 2025 Sat Tech One-on-One 10:30am–11:00am Open Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Millie Knee Classroom Age Group: Adults Program Type: Program Registration Required Event Details: Tech One-on-One