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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: 7
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!...

Registration for October 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...

Tween Club Read

4:15pm - 5:00pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:
If you like to read and talk about books (but you’re getting too old for our other book clubs), this club is for you. Join us for discussion and activities related to this month’s book Doll Bones by Holly Black! If you need a copy of the book, p...

Teen Halloween

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:
Happy Halloween, everyone! This year, we're showing "The Nightmare Before Christmas" movie, eating pizza and popcorn, and working on fun crafts. Dressing up (in any costume) is encouraged, but not required. Please plan to arrive between 5:30-5:45. ...

Sensory Spaces @ WDM Library

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Library Branch: Main Branch
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Program
Event Details:
Sensory Spaces are Metro area libraries offering special hours for members of the public who appreciate a sensory friendly environment. While individuals and families with special needs are welcome at our libraries during regular hours, these sensory...

Blues Music from Matt Woods

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Performer
Event Details:
The Library is very happy to welcome local musician Matt Woods for an afternoon of music. As a seasoned performer of many local, regional and national venues, Matt has developed his own unique style while staying true to his love of traditional Ameri...

Working the Web: Best Practices for Genealogy Research on the Internet

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Program
Event Details:
Are you researching your family history and feeling a bit overwhelmed by all the information online? Discover ways the Internet can support your family history research. Genealogist Kevin Spire will show you how to begin with ways to p...

Teen Clothing Swap

5:30pm - 8:30pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Teen Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:
For this program, attendees can swap clothing items to update their wardrobe or find items for their Halloween costumes. There will also be mending supplies to make adjustments to the clothing, if desired. Attendees should plan on bringing clean, app...

Family Night at the Library! - Hocus Pocus Hex-a-Long

6:30pm - 8:45pm
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! This month, we’ll be showing Hocus Pocus, and everyone is invited to sing, play, and hex along with us. There will be fun activities (and snacks!) throughout the movie! Families are welcome to stay for the whole m...

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!...

Registration for November 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...

Tween Club Read

4:15pm - 5:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:
If you like to read and talk about books (but you’re getting too old for our other book clubs), this club is for you. Join us for discussion and activities related to this month’s book Restart by Gordon Korman! If you need a copy of the book, please ...

Teen Tiny Art Program

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Teen Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Craft
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:
Join us to create a small-scale art piece! Attendees will be provided with a small canvas and materials to create their own artwork. Each work will be hung in the Teen Center and voting will commence until the following week. The three pieces that re...

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 adul...

Registration for December 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...

Sensory Spaces @ WDM Library

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Library Branch: Main Branch
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Program
Event Details:
Sensory Spaces are Metro area libraries offering special hours for members of the public who appreciate a sensory friendly environment. While individuals and families with special needs are welcome at our libraries during regular hours, these sensory...

Tween Club Read

4:15pm - 5:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:
If you like to read and talk about books (but you’re getting too old for our other book clubs), this club is for you. Join us for discussion and activities related to this month’s book The Magic Thief by Sarah Prineas! If you need a copy of...

Teen DIY Cards and Mini Gifts

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Teen Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Craft
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:
Join us to make your own cards and crafts perfect for gift giving! Materials will be provided to make cards, bracelets, suncatchers, and other small crafts. Attendees are welcome to bring additional materials. Program intended for grades 6-12. Regist...

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 adul...

Tween Club Read

4:15pm - 5:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:
If you like to read and talk about books (but you’re getting too old for our other book clubs), this club is for you. Join us for discussion and activities related to this month’s book (TBD)! If you need a copy of the book, please come to the Childre...

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 adul...

Group Service Project (GSP)

3:00pm - 5:00pm
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!...

Registration for February 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...

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 adul...