This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 13 2025 Fri English With Friends 10:00am - 11:00am Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 13 2025 Fri English With Friends 10:00am - 11:00am Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Southwoods Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Program Event Details: Join us at the West Des Moines Public Library for English with Friends, a welcoming and informal conversation program.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "School-Age Children" group. Jun 13 2025 Fri Outreach : Words on Wheels at Rose Farm 11:00am - 11:30am Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children Offsite Event This event is in the "Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "School-Age Children" group. Jun 13 2025 Fri Outreach : Words on Wheels at Rose Farm 11:00am - 11:30am 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. Jun 13 2025 Fri Outreach: Mayor Tom Becker Park (Cumming) 1:30pm - 2:30pm Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults Offsite Event 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. Jun 13 2025 Fri Outreach: Mayor Tom Becker Park (Cumming) 1:30pm - 2:30pm 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. Jun 13 2025 Fri Friday Flicks: Inside Out 2 1:30pm - 3:30pm Preschool, School-Age Children This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "School-Age Children" group. Jun 13 2025 Fri Friday Flicks: Inside Out 2 1:30pm - 3:30pm 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 "Adults" group. Jun 14 2025 Sat SJM Trivia: A Court of Thorns and Roses 10:00am - 12:00pm Adults Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 14 2025 Sat SJM Trivia: A Court of Thorns and Roses 10:00am - 12:00pm Open Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Program Registration Required Event Details: “There you are. I’ve been looking for you.” - A Court of Thorns and Roses
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 14 2025 Sat WDM Writer's Group 10:00am - 2:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 14 2025 Sat WDM Writer's Group 10:00am - 2:00pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Southwoods Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Program Event Details: This in-person group is open to aspiring authors of all experience levels. Each participant brings an approximately 1500-word excerpt of their work-in-progress to read aloud.
This event is in the "Babies" group. This event is in the "Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. Jun 14 2025 Sat Saturday Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am Babies, Toddlers, Preschool This event is in the "Babies" group. This event is in the "Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. Jun 14 2025 Sat Saturday Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am 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. Jun 16 2025 Mon Outreach: Words on Wheels at Legion Park 11:00am - 12:30pm All Ages, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children Offsite Event 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. Jun 16 2025 Mon Outreach: Words on Wheels at Legion Park 11:00am - 12:30pm 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 "Teens" group. Jun 16 2025 Mon Teen Nintendo Switch Free-Play 1:30pm - 4:30pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group. Jun 16 2025 Mon Teen Nintendo Switch Free-Play 1:30pm - 4:30pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Teen Center Age Group: Teens Program Type: Program Event Details: Teens! Spend time in the air conditioning with friends. We're bringing out the Nintendo Switch for free-play on Mondays during June and July. Enjoy a selection of games, and space to relax! No registration required.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 16 2025 Mon Music from Ryne Doughty 6:00pm - 8:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 16 2025 Mon Music from Ryne Doughty 6:00pm - 8:00pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Performer Event Details: The Library is very happy to welcome Ryne Doughty for an evening of music!
This event is in the "Babies" group. This event is in the "Toddlers" group. Jun 17 2025 Tue Toddler Storytime 9:30am - 10:00am Babies, Toddlers This event is in the "Babies" group. This event is in the "Toddlers" group. Jun 17 2025 Tue Toddler Storytime 9:30am - 10:00am Library Branch: Main Branch Room: StoryRoom Age Group: Babies, Toddlers Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Simple stories, gentle tunes, flannel boards, and nursery rhymes.
This event is in the "School-Age Children" group. Jun 17 2025 Tue Summer Survivor 10:00am - 11:00am School-Age Children Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "School-Age Children" group. Jun 17 2025 Tue Summer Survivor 10:00am - 11:00am Upcoming Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: School-Age Children Program Type: Program Registration Required Event Details: For ages 7-12. Registration required. Join us outside for some amazing summer challenges. We'll see if you and your team have what it takes to survive.
This event is in the "Babies" group. This event is in the "Toddlers" group. Jun 17 2025 Tue Toddler Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am Babies, Toddlers This event is in the "Babies" group. This event is in the "Toddlers" group. Jun 17 2025 Tue Toddler Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am Library Branch: Main Branch Room: StoryRoom Age Group: Babies, Toddlers Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Simple stories, gentle tunes, flannel boards, and nursery rhymes.
This event is in the "School-Age Children" group. Jun 17 2025 Tue Summer Survivor 1:30pm - 2:30pm School-Age Children Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "School-Age Children" group. Jun 17 2025 Tue Summer Survivor 1:30pm - 2:30pm Upcoming Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: School-Age Children Program Type: Program Registration Required Event Details: For ages 7-12. Registration required. Join us outside for some amazing summer challenges. We'll see if you and your team have what it takes to survive.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 17 2025 Tue Tech One-on-One 3:00pm - 3:30pm Adults Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 17 2025 Tue Tech One-on-One 3:00pm - 3:30pm Open Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Millie Knee Classroom Age Group: Adults Program Type: Program Registration Required Event Details: Tech One-on-One
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 17 2025 Tue Tech One-on-One 3:30pm - 4:00pm Adults Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 17 2025 Tue Tech One-on-One 3:30pm - 4:00pm Open Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Millie Knee Classroom Age Group: Adults Program Type: Program Registration Required Event Details: Tech One-on-One
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 17 2025 Tue Tech One-on-One 4:00pm - 4:30pm Adults Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 17 2025 Tue Tech One-on-One 4:00pm - 4:30pm Open Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Millie Knee Classroom Age Group: Adults Program Type: Program Registration Required Event Details: Tech One-on-One
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 17 2025 Tue Library Board of Trustees Monthly Meeting 5:00pm - 7:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 17 2025 Tue Library Board of Trustees Monthly Meeting 5:00pm - 7:00pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Board Meeting Event Details: Visit the Library Board of Trustees webpage for the meeting agenda and minutes from past meetings.
This event is in the "Babies" group. Jun 18 2025 Wed Babies on the Move- Playtime! 10:00am - 11:00am Babies Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Babies" group. Jun 18 2025 Wed Babies on the Move- Playtime! 10:00am - 11:00am Upcoming Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Babies Program Type: Program Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a special playtime just for ages 1month-18 months. This program will offer multiple stations for active and sensory play. Crawl, roll, grab, explore- come play with us! Registration required.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Jun 18 2025 Wed Teen Tin Box Diorama 2:30pm - 4:00pm Teens Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Jun 18 2025 Wed Teen Tin Box Diorama 2:30pm - 4:00pm Open Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Craft, Program Registration Required Event Details: Want to create a miniature world the size of a tin box? Join us in the Community Room to create your own tin box diorama in an Altoid container! Materials will be provided - the design is up to you!
This event is in the "Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. Jun 18 2025 Wed Family Storytime 6:30pm - 7:00pm Toddlers, Preschool This event is in the "Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. Jun 18 2025 Wed Family Storytime 6:30pm - 7:00pm 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. Jun 19 2025 Thu Family Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am Toddlers, Preschool This event is in the "Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. Jun 19 2025 Thu Family Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am 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. Jun 19 2025 Thu Traveling Tales in the Park @ Pearson Park 10:30am - 11:15am Babies, Toddlers, Preschool Offsite Event This event is in the "Babies" group. This event is in the "Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. Jun 19 2025 Thu Traveling Tales in the Park @ Pearson Park 10:30am - 11:15am 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!
Jun 19 2025 Thu West Des Moines Democrats 6:30pm - 9:00pm Jun 19 2025 Thu West Des Moines Democrats 6:30pm - 9:00pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Purpose of Meeting panel discussion, impact of Iowa 2025 legislature on the LGBTQ+ community *This program is not sponsored by or affiliated with the West Des Moines Public Library.