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 12, 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 12 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 "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 "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, July 14, 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 Jul 14 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, 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 "Adults" group Club Read: Hybrid Edition Monday, July 14, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:45pm Community Room at Main Branch Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adults Join Alana and Amy on Monday, July 14th at 7p.m. for Club Read, a book club for adults. You may join us in the Community Room at the library or through Zoom. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 14 2025 Mon Club Read: Hybrid Edition 7:00pm–8:45pm Open Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Event Details: Join Alana and Amy on Monday, July 14th at 7p.m. for Club Read, a book club for adults. You may join us in the Community Room at the library or through Zoom.
This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group Toddler Storytime Tuesday, July 15, 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 Jul 15 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 "Babies" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group Toddler Storytime Tuesday, July 15, 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 Jul 15 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 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 "Adults" group Tech One-on-One Tuesday, July 15, 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 15 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 15, 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 15 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 15, 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 15 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, July 15, 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 Jul 15 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.
Jordan Heights HOA Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Community Room at Main Branch Purpose of Meeting: Annual HOA Meeting *This program is not sponsored by or affiliated with the West Des Moines Public Library. Jul 15 2025 Tue Jordan Heights HOA 7:00pm–8:00pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Purpose of Meeting Annual HOA Meeting *This program is not sponsored by or affiliated with the West Des Moines Public Library.
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 "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Family Storytime Wednesday, July 16, 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 Jul 16 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 (featuring Cubbie Bear!) Thursday, July 17, 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!This week we will have a baseball-themed event with a special guest--Cubbie Bear! View Details This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Jul 17 2025 Thu Family Storytime (featuring Cubbie Bear!) 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!This week we will have a baseball-themed event with a special guest--Cubbie Bear!
This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Traveling Tales in the Park @ Woodland Hills Park Thursday, July 17, 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 Jul 17 2025 Thu Traveling Tales in the Park @ Woodland Hills 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!
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 "Adults" group Adult Craft Night - Beaded Wind Chime Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm Millie Knee Classroom at Main Branch Program Type: Craft Age Group: Adults Engage your creativity.Relieve stress.Make something beautiful.Learn a new skill.You can do all this at Adult Craft Night! Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 17 2025 Thu Adult Craft Night - Beaded Wind Chime 6:30pm–8:00pm Upcoming Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Millie Knee Classroom Age Group: Adults Program Type: Craft Registration Required Event Details: Engage your creativity.Relieve stress.Make something beautiful.Learn a new skill.You can do all this at Adult Craft Night!
This event is in the "Adults" group Step Back in Time: Historical Fiction book group Thursday, July 17, 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. Upcoming View Details Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 17 2025 Thu Step Back in Time: Historical Fiction book group 7:00pm–8:00pm Upcoming 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 - Clothespin Airplane 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! 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 Jul 18 2025 Fri Friday Craft for Kids - Clothespin Airplane 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!
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, July 18, 2025 at 9:00am - 9:30am 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 Jul 18 2025 Fri Outreach : Words on Wheels at Rose Farm 9:00am–9:30am 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 "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, July 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am 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 Jul 18 2025 Fri Outreach : Words on Wheels at Rose Farm 10:00am–10:30am 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 "Adults" group Adult Craft Day - Beaded Wind Chime Friday, July 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am Millie Knee Classroom at Main Branch Program Type: Craft Age Group: Adults Engage your creativity.Relieve stress.Make something beautiful.Learn a new skill.You can do all this at Adult Craft Day! Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 18 2025 Fri Adult Craft Day - Beaded Wind Chime 10:00am–11:30am Upcoming Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Millie Knee Classroom Age Group: Adults Program Type: Craft Registration Required Event Details: Engage your creativity.Relieve stress.Make something beautiful.Learn a new skill.You can do all this at Adult Craft Day!