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Sensory Spaces w/ ARL TheraPets

2:00pm–3:00pm
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults
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.

Lapsit Storytime

9:30am–10:00am
Babies
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: StoryRoom
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Using puppets, rhymes, songs, and short stories, we will engage baby and caregiver in language-rich activities designed for pre-walking babies.

Lapsit Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Babies
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: StoryRoom
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Using puppets, rhymes, songs, and short stories, we will engage baby and caregiver in language-rich activities designed for pre-walking babies.

Book Club Social - Holiday Edition!

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Book Club Social- Holiday Edition!

Join us for this special holiday book club social event in the Community Room.

Toddler Storytime

9:30am–10:00am
Babies, Toddlers
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: StoryRoom
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Simple stories, gentle tunes, flannel boards, and nursery rhymes.

Toddler Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Babies, Toddlers
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: StoryRoom
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Simple stories, gentle tunes, flannel boards, and nursery rhymes.

Kids Club Read - The Littles

4:15pm–5:00pm
School-Age Children
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: School-Age Children
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

If you like to read and talk about books, this club is for you! Join us for discussion and activities related to this month's book The Littles by John Peterson.

In Conversation: Authors Tom Chorneau and Judge C.J. Williams.

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Event
Event Details:

Please join us for a conversation with authors Tom Chorneau and Judge C.J. Williams. Both authors of true crime books, they will discuss Chorneau’s newest book, Mrs.

Baby Doll Storytime

9:30am–10:00am
Toddlers, Preschool
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: StoryRoom
Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Bring a favorite doll/stuffed animal or use one of ours and join us for Baby Doll Storytime. This program is inspired by Dr.

Baby Doll Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Toddlers, Preschool
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: StoryRoom
Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Bring a favorite doll/stuffed animal or use one of ours and join us for Baby Doll Storytime. This program is inspired by Dr.

Family Storytime in StoryRoom

6:30pm–7:00pm
Toddlers, Preschool
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: StoryRoom
Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us in the Community Room for this class featuring stories, songs, and rhymes!

For ages 2-6 w/adult. 

 

Library Closed for Tech Install

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Main Branch
Description:

The Library will be closed today to transition to our new Library System, Polaris.  Holds and due dates will be moved back to allow for the closure.  

Family Storytime

10:30am–11:30am
Toddlers, Preschool
Cancelled
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 followed by gross and fine motor play all with an early literacy focus!

For ages 2-6 w/adult. 

 

English With Friends

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Southwoods Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Program
Event Details:

Join us at the West Des Moines Public Library for English with Friends, a welcoming and informal conversation program.

Family Storytime in StoryRoom

10:30am–11:00am
Toddlers, Preschool
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: StoryRoom
Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us in the StoryRoom for this class featuring stories, songs, and rhymes!

For ages 2-6 w/adult. 

 

Saturday Storytime

9:30am–10:00am
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
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.

Youth Civic Engagement Program

9:45am–10:45am
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

*This program is not sponsored by or affiliated with the West Des Moines Public Library.

WDM Writer's Group

10:00am–2:00pm
Adults
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.

Saturday Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
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.

Girl Scout Troop 715 and 1426

2:00pm–4:45pm
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

Dual Girl Scout meeting
*This program is not sponsored by or affiliated with the West Des Moines Public Library.

Lapsit Storytime

9:30am–10:00am
Babies
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: StoryRoom
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Using puppets, rhymes, songs, and short stories, we will engage baby and caregiver in language-rich activities designed for pre-walking babies.

Polk County Elections Early Voting

10:00am–4:00pm
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

NOTICE TO POLK COUNTY, IOWA SENATE DISTRICT 16 VOTERS: 

Lapsit Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Babies
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: StoryRoom
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Using puppets, rhymes, songs, and short stories, we will engage baby and caregiver in language-rich activities designed for pre-walking babies.

Family Night at the Library! - Holiday Cards

6:30pm–7:30pm
Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults
Open
Registration Required
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).