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Children's Book Week Craft Kit

All Day 5/3 - 5/8
Library Branch: Main Branch
Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:
Reading is a superpower! For Children's Book Week we will provide a fun, hands-on, screen-free craft project to take home and enjoy! You can also pick up an activity sheet.  Available at the Children's Desk during library hours while supplies la...

First day of Summer Escape @ West Des Moines Library!

9:00am - 9:00pm
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Virtual
Age Group: All Ages, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Program
Event Details:
Registration begins today for our 2021 Summer Escape at the library! This year we are expanding our traditional reading program to include a series of fun "escapes" for all ages. Sign up today online or via the Beanstack app (for iOS or Android)...

Virtual Author Visit with John David Anderson

4:30pm - 5:00pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Virtual
Age Group: School-Age Children, Teens
Program Type: Author Event, Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 45
Event Details:
This month author John David Anderson will join us virtually to discuss his book Posted! For ages 8+. This event will be hosted via Zoom. Registration is required and the event link will be sent directly to event participants. While supp...

Friday Fun Craft Kit

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! Available at the Children's Desk during library hours while supplies last. For curbside service, please call 515-222-3405 and we woul...

Chalk the Walk

10:00am - 2:00pm
Library Branch: Main Branch
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Program
Event Details:
For all ages, no registration. Come on out and help us decorate the sidewalk around the library! We'll use sidewalk chalk to create fun art that everyone can enjoy as they walk the trail around the pond.  ...

Friday Fun Craft Kit

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! Available at the Children's Desk during library hours while supplies last. For curbside service, please call 515-222-3405 and we woul...

Little Miss Ann's Summer Family Music Concert

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: All Ages, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Performer
Event Details:
Location: Jamie Hurd Amphitheater Join Chicago award winning kids musician, Little Miss Ann (Ann Torralba), former Chicago Public School teacher, mom to University of Iowa daughter, and first generation Filipina American for an upbeat, intera...

Friday Fun Craft Kit

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! Available at the Children's Desk during library hours while supplies last. For curbside service, please call 515-222-3405 and we woul...

Fun in the Sun: Beachball Yoga for Kids

10:00am - 10:30am
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Age Group: School-Age Children
Program Type: Performer
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:
Kids will have fun getting fit and flexible with yoga through poses, games, mindfulness and more. Led by Sara Weis, author of the Go Go Yoga Kids book series. For ages 5-12; registration required. Each participant should bring a towel or yo...

Fun in the Sun: Beachball Yoga for Kids

10:45am - 11:15am
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Age Group: School-Age Children
Program Type: Performer
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:
Kids will have fun getting fit and flexible with yoga through poses, games, mindfulness and more. Led by Sara Weis, author of the Go Go Yoga Kids book series. For ages 5-12; registration required. Each participant should bring a towel or yo...

Friday Fun Craft Kit

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! Available at the Children's Desk during library hours while supplies last. For curbside service, please call 515-222-3405 and we woul...

Library x Parks&Rec GooseChase

06/25/2021 @ 12:00pm - 06/27/2021 @ 5:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Age Group: All Ages, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:
Join the WDM Library and WDM Parks & Rec on a GooseChase across our city! We'll be issuing challenges all weekend via the GooseChase app to take you on an adventure across West Des Moines. There will be plenty of challenges to do at home as well....

Pet Care with Furry Friends Refuge

10:30am - 11:30am
Library Branch: Main Branch
Age Group: Preschool, School-Age Children
Program Type: Performer
Event Details:
Come learn about pet care from the Furry Friends Refuge! You may even get to visit with some real live pets. For all ages, no registration required. This program will take place outdoors and require social distancing. ...

Friday Fun Craft Kit

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! Available at the Children's Desk during library hours while supplies last. For curbside service, please call 515-222-3405 and we woul...

Friday Fun Craft Kit

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! Available at the Children's Desk during library hours while supplies last. For curbside service, please call 515-222-3405 and we woul...

Friday Fun Craft Kit

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! Available at the Children's Desk during library hours while supplies last. For curbside service, please call 515-222-3405 and we woul...

Friday Fun Craft Kit

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! Available at the Children's Desk during library hours while supplies last. For curbside service, please call 515-222-3405 and we woul...

Friday Fun Craft Kit

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! Available at the Children's Desk during library hours while supplies last. For curbside service, please call 515-222-3405 and we woul...

Summer Finale featuring The Martika Show

10:00am - 12:00pm
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children
Event Details:
Celebrate the end of the 2021 Summer Reading Challenge! Enjoy games and activities and a featured show at the Jamie Hurd Amphitheater with Martika Daniels! Internationally renowned and motivationally captivating, Martika and her one woman show hai...