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Outreach: Nature Storytime in the Park

10:30am - 11:15am
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

Spend some time with the Naturalist at Raccoon River Park's Biddle Shelter! We'll enjoy nature stories and a kid-friendly craft of activity. Bring a blanket and dress for the weather.

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Outreach: Nature Storytime in the Park

10:30am - 11:15am
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

Spend some time with the Naturalist at Raccoon River Park's Biddle Shelter! We'll enjoy nature stories and a kid-friendly craft of activity. Bring a blanket and dress for the weather.

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.

First day of Summer Escape @ West Des Moines Library!

All Day
All Ages, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Main Branch
Age Group: All Ages, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Program
Event Details:

Registration begins May 19 for our 2025 Summer Escape at the library!

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.

Welcome back, Spotty!

All Day
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children
Library Branch: Main Branch
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children
Program Type: Program
Event Details:

Spotty is back and hiding at the library once again! You can find him in the Children's area on the first floor.

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: Nature Storytime in the Park

10:30am - 11:15am
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

Spend some time with the Naturalist at Raccoon River Park's Biddle Shelter! We'll enjoy nature stories and a kid-friendly craft of activity. Bring a blanket and dress for the weather.

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: Nature Storytime in the Park

10:30am - 11:15am
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

Spend some time with the Naturalist at Raccoon River Park's Biddle Shelter! We'll enjoy nature stories and a kid-friendly craft of activity. Bring a blanket and dress for the weather.

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 Farmers Market

4:00pm - 8:00pm
All Ages, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: All Ages, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

We will be at the Valley Junction Farmers Market on Thursday, May 29 from 4:00 - 8:00 PM. Stop by our booth to check out a book, get a temporary tattoo, and get your library card! 

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 June Programs

All Day
All Ages, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults
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 "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

11:00am - 12:30pm
All Ages, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children
Offsite Event
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 "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.

Family Night at the Library! - Bike Safety w/ WDM Police

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Nate for a fun family activity! We'll meet out in front of the library, and WDM police officer Chelsea Dexter will join us to talk about bicycle safety and show off their custom police bike. Bring (or ride) your bike to the program!

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.

Unlazy River

10:30am - 11:30am
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children
Program Type: Program
Event Details:

Help us kick off the summer reading fun by attending our "Unlazy River" program! Bring your own pool floatie or noodle and we'll "float" around the pond - on the sidewalk - completing obstacles along the way.

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 @ Brookview Park

10:30am - 11:15am
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Offsite Event
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 "Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "School-Age Children" group.

Friday Craft for Kids - Rocking Duck

All Day
Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children
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 cute rocking duck!

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

9:00am - 9:30am
Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children
Offsite Event
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

10:00am - 10:30am
Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children
Offsite Event
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

11:00am - 11:30am
Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children
Offsite Event
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)

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults
Offsite Event
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: Sonic the Hedgehog 3

1:30pm - 3:30pm
Preschool, School-Age Children
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 "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: Raccoon River Palooza

8:00am - 8:00pm
All Ages, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: All Ages, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

The library and the Words on Wheels truck will be at the City of West Des Moines' Raccoon River Palooza from 8:00 AM - 8:00  PM on Saturday, June 7. 

This event is in the "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

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.

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

11:00am - 12:30pm
All Ages, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children
Offsite Event
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 "Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Family Storytime

6:30pm - 7:00pm
Toddlers, Preschool
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

10:30am - 11:00am
Toddlers, Preschool
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.

Traveling Tales in the Park @ Crossroads Park

10:30am - 11:15am
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Offsite Event
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!