This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. The Smart Money Series: An Introduction to Financial Confidence Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Community Room at Main Branch Program Type: Performer Age Group: Teens, Adults Do you dream about buying a house but have no idea how you can do it financially? Are you interested in learning how you can boost your credit score to secure a better loan? Come learn how to do that and more in The Smart Money Series. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 3 2025 Tue The Smart Money Series: An Introduction to Financial Confidence 6:30pm - 7:30pm Open Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Performer Registration Required Event Details: Do you dream about buying a house but have no idea how you can do it financially? Are you interested in learning how you can boost your credit score to secure a better loan? Come learn how to do that and more in The Smart Money Series.
This event is in the "School-Age Children" group. Life Around the Pond Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:15pm Community Room at Main Branch Program Type: Program, Performer Age Group: School-Age Children Join Jess Lancial, West Des Moines naturalist as we discover all the mysteries of the library pond. Please be sure to wear sunscreen and be ready to go outside! Shoes that can get wet and/or muddy are advised. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "School-Age Children" group. Jun 11 2025 Wed Life Around the Pond 1:30pm - 2:15pm Upcoming Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: School-Age Children Program Type: Program, Performer Registration Required Event Details: Join Jess Lancial, West Des Moines naturalist as we discover all the mysteries of the library pond. Please be sure to wear sunscreen and be ready to go outside! Shoes that can get wet and/or muddy are advised.
This event is in the "School-Age Children" group. Life Around the Pond Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:15pm Community Room at Main Branch Program Type: Program, Performer Age Group: School-Age Children Join Jess Lancial, West Des Moines naturalist as we discover all the mysteries of the library pond. Please be sure to wear sunscreen and be ready to go outside! Shoes that can get wet and/or muddy are advised. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "School-Age Children" group. Jun 11 2025 Wed Life Around the Pond 2:30pm - 3:15pm Upcoming Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: School-Age Children Program Type: Program, Performer Registration Required Event Details: Join Jess Lancial, West Des Moines naturalist as we discover all the mysteries of the library pond. Please be sure to wear sunscreen and be ready to go outside! Shoes that can get wet and/or muddy are advised.
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 "Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "School-Age Children" group. Storytime with Blue Zoo Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am Community Room at Main Branch Program Type: Storytime, Performer Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children Ahoy, all! Join us "under the sea" for this extra special storytime where our librarians will be joined by a pirate and a mermaid from Blue Zoo Aquarium! 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 25 2025 Wed Storytime with Blue Zoo 10:30am - 11:00am Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children Program Type: Storytime, Performer Event Details: Ahoy, all! Join us "under the sea" for this extra special storytime where our librarians will be joined by a pirate and a mermaid from Blue Zoo Aquarium!
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 "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. Upcoming View Details 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 Upcoming 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 "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. 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 "Preschool" group. This event is in the "School-Age Children" group. Endangered Species with Polk County Conservation Monday, July 21, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:15pm Community Room at Main Branch Program Type: Performer Age Group: Preschool, School-Age Children Join a Polk County Conservation Naturalist to identify the factors that cause animals to become an endangered species. For ages 4-12, registration required. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "School-Age Children" group. Jul 21 2025 Mon Endangered Species with Polk County Conservation 1:30pm - 2:15pm Upcoming Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Preschool, School-Age Children Program Type: Performer Registration Required Event Details: Join a Polk County Conservation Naturalist to identify the factors that cause animals to become an endangered species. For ages 4-12, registration required.