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Teen Valentine's Cardmaking

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Teens
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Teen Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Program
Event Details:

Join us in the Teen Center for an evening of cardmaking! Materials will be provided for participants to make their own Valentine's Day cards. Feel free to stop by, create a card, and chat!

This event is in the "School-Age Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Iowa Blues Challenge Winners: Cedar County Cobras

1:00pm - 2:00pm
School-Age Children, Teens, Adults
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 The Cedar County Cobras for an afternoon of music!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Babies" group.
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Sensory Spaces w/ ARL TheraPets

2:00pm - 3:00pm
All Ages, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: All Ages, 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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Group Service Project (GSP)

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens
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.

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!

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 27
Event Details:

Join NLet’s take a cue from Mary Poppins, Burt, and the Banks family! This month we’ll work on making an easy kite or two.

This event is in the "School-Age Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Tween Club Read - Hatchet

4:15pm - 5:00pm
School-Age Children, Teens
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: School-Age Children, Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
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 Hatchet by Gary Paulsen!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Bracelet Making

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Teens
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Teen Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Program
Event Details:

Join us in the Teen Center to make your own beaded creation! Beads will be provided for participants to make their own bracelets, necklaces, or other creations. Program intended for grades 6-12. No registration required.

This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "School-Age Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
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Kite Flying!

1:30pm - 3:00pm
Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Program
Event Details:

Make a kite ahead of time at Family Night, After School Adventures, or on your own at home (or bring one you bought) and fly it with us in the library’s back yard! Let’s fill the sky with kites!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Group Service Project (GSP)

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens
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.

This event is in the "School-Age Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Tween Club Read - Lasagna Means I Love You

4:15pm - 5:00pm
School-Age Children, Teens
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: School-Age Children, 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 Lasagna Means I Love You by Kate O'Shaughnessy!

This event is in the "Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "School-Age Children" group.
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Family Night at the Library!

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
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 event is in the "Teens" group.

Group Service Project (GSP)

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens
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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Board Games and Puzzles

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Teens
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Teen Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Program
Event Details:

Grab a friend and join us in the Teen Center for some board game competitions or friendly puzzle collaboration!

This event is in the "School-Age Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Tween Club Read - Powerless

4:15pm - 5:00pm
School-Age Children, Teens
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: School-Age Children, 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 Powerless by Matthew Cody!

This event is in the "School-Age Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
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 back vocalist extraordinaire Tina Haase Findlay and Iowa blues legend & guitarist Rob Lumbard for an great afternoon of jazz & blues.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.
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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!

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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

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Family Night at the Library!

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
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 event is in the "School-Age Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Kids and Tween Club Read Mash-Up! (early registration)

2:00pm - 3:00pm
School-Age Children, Teens
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: School-Age Children, Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Join us this summer as our three book clubs join forces! Instead of us telling you which book to read, we decide on a theme, and you get to read ANY book that fits.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.
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Registration for July 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 "School-Age Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Kids & Tween Club Read Mash-Up! (early registration)

2:00pm - 3:00pm
School-Age Children, Teens
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: School-Age Children, Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Join us this summer as our three book clubs join forces! Instead of us telling you which book to read, we decide on a theme, and you get to read ANY book that fits.

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!

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
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 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.

Summer Finale

10:00am - 12:00pm
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
Event Details:

Come and celebrate your reading with our family-friendly Summer Reading Finale!

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For all ages, no registration required. 

 

 

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ISU Insect Zoo

10:00am - 2:00pm
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, Performer
Event Details:

Bring Those Bugs Inside with the Iowa State University Insect Zoo! Get up close and personal with 100 species of our multi-legged friends, beetles, millipedes, walking sticks, roaches, scorpions, tarantulas and more!