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Registration for April Programs

All Day
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 Adult programs - library@wdm.iowa.gov - 515.2...

Introduction to Bees and Beekeeping

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Event Details:
Join us for an Introduction to Beekeeping. Julia from Des Moines Backyard Beekeepers will share not only why honey bees are incredibly fascinating, but also the many reasons to become a beekeeper. Beekeeping can become an interesting and rewardi...

Group Service Project (GSP)

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: StoryRoom
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:
Are you looking for a few Silver Cord, Community Service, or other volunteer hours? The Library is looking for volunteers to help with a monthly group service project. We will perform a variety of tasks. No experience or training necessary!...

Family Night at the Library!

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:
Join Nate for a fun family activity! We'll be doing something different each month. For all ages. Please register each person attending (children and adults).  This program is meant to be a family event. Please plan on at least one adult atte...

Teen Advisory Board (TAB)

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Teen Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Program
Event Details:
Are you in grades 6-12, and interested in making the library a better place for teens? Then the WDM Public Library’s Teen Advisory Board (TAB) is for you! By becoming a member of TAB you can take a leadership role in your community, give input in tee...

RESCHEDULED DATE: Nerf Night - Teens

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:
RESCHEDULED DATE! You do NOT have to register again. This program was originally scheduled for 2/10/23. It's Nerf Night at WDMPL! Join us for an anti-Valentine's Day themed Nerf battle after hours at the library. Instead of dodging Cupid's arrows,...

Music with Malcolm Wells

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Performer
Event Details:
Please join us for a first-rate program of music from Malcolm Wells. Known for the clever analogies in his songs and his musical talent on the harmonica, his debut release, “Hollerin’ Out Loud” features Wells with a band of top-notch veterans of the ...

Gardening with Native Prairie Plants

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Event Details:
Please join Kelly from the Iowa Prairie Network and Pocket Prairies of Des Moines on April 22nd to learn more about gardening with native plants. This program will highlight how adding hardy, low maintenance native plants in our yards can add curb ap...

Group Service Project (GSP)

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: StoryRoom
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:
Are you looking for a few Silver Cord, Community Service, or other volunteer hours? The Library is looking for volunteers to help with a monthly group service project. We will perform a variety of tasks. No experience or training necessary!...

Songkran “New Year in Thailand”

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Program
Event Details:
Are you curious about how New Year is celebrated around the world? Join us for a fun, interactive presentation by Sue Hudson about Songkran, “New Year in Thailand.” Songkran is Thailand’s most famous festival. This “water splashing” festival marks th...

Registration for May Programs

All Day
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 Adult programs - library@wdm.iowa.gov - 515.2...

Crossroads: A Journey with the Blues Presents Tina Haase Findlay and Rob Lumbard

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: School-Age Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Performer
Event Details:
The Library is very happy to welcome vocalist extraordinaire Tina Haase Findlay and Iowa blues legend & guitarist Rob Lumbard for an great afternoon of jazz & blues. Tina is a 30-year veteran of the Iowa and regional music scene.  From t...

Teen Advisory Board (TAB)

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Teen Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Program
Event Details:
Are you in grades 6-12, and interested in making the library a better place for teens? Then the WDM Public Library’s Teen Advisory Board (TAB) is for you! By becoming a member of TAB you can take a leadership role in your community, give input in tee...

First day of Summer Escape @ West Des Moines Library!

All Day
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 May 22 for our 2023 Summer Escape at the library! Sign up today online or via the Beanstack app (for iOS or Android). For information on registering groups (such as classes or daycares) please send a message to youthservices@wdm.i...

Musical performance from folk duo Hungrytown

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Performer
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:
We are very excited to welcome back internationally known folk duo Hungrytown for a performance! Rebecca and Ken perform a range of original tunes, classic folk songs and share fun stories, as well. Hungrytown’s music has received extensive radio air...

Registration for June Programs

All Day
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 Adult programs - library@wdm.iowa.gov - 515.2...

Music with Guitarist Bob Pace

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Performer
Event Details:
Please join us for a fabulous afternoon of music from guitarist Bob Pace. Bob proudly led the Tuesday night house band at the legendary Blues on Grand for almost 20 years and has won the Iowa Blues Challenge solo/duo competition. Known for his musica...

Teen Nintendo Switch Free-Play

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Teen Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Program
Event Details:
Teens! Spend some time in the air conditioning with friends. We're bringing out the Nintendo Switch for free-play on select Mondays during the summer. Enjoy a selection of games, and space to relax! No registration required. ...

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:
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. For all ages, no registration. ...

Teen Take-and-Make Craft

All Day
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Teen Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:
Stop by the teen center the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays each month for a take-and-make craft. Starting June 7th, we'll have a beaded sunglass craft for you to take home. Available while supplies last. Tag us on Instagram to show your awesome creations @wd...

Teen Nintendo Switch Free-Play

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Teen Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Program
Event Details:
Teens! Spend some time in the air conditioning with friends. We're bringing out the Nintendo Switch for free-play on select Mondays during the summer. Enjoy a selection of games, and space to relax! No registration required. ...

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

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Library Living Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:
Join Nate for a fun family activity! This month, WDM Police will join us to talk about bicycle safety and show off their custom police bike. Bring (or ride) your bike to the program, and we'll go on a short ride. For all ages. Please register each pe...

Teen Tie-Dye Event (Outside)

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Teen Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Craft, Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:
Meet in the teen center for a fun tie-dye event. Once everyone is here, we'll go outside as a group to work on a tie-dye bandana and eat popsicles. Since we'll be outside, please bring sunscreen and a water bottle. ...

Teen Nintendo Switch Free-Play

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Teen Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Program
Event Details:
Teens! Spend some time in the air conditioning with friends. We're bringing out the Nintendo Switch for free-play on select Mondays during the summer. Enjoy a selection of games, and space to relax! No registration required. ...