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Library Branch:
Main Branch
Room:
Lobby Display Case
Event Details:
When the library made the decision to invest in STEM Kits, we first reached out to the West Des Moines Community School district to ensure the kits aligned with the curriculum. The STEM kits are fun for all ages, but we do list recommended ages ...
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This event is in the "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Babies" group.
Feb
13
2023
Mon
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Library Branch:
Main Branch
Room:
StoryRoom
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
4
Event Details:
Using puppets, rhymes, songs, and short stories, we will engage baby and caregiver in language-rich activities designed for pre-walking babies. We will spotlight sensory stimulation, fine and gross motor skills, early literacy skills and of course FU...
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This event is in the "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.
Feb
14
2023
Tue
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Library Branch:
Main Branch
Room:
StoryRoom
Age Group:
Babies,
Toddlers
Program Type:
Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
2
Event Details:
Simple stories, gentle tunes, flannel boards, and nursery rhymes. Each week we will incorporate activities that emphasize and reinforce body part identification, counting, rhythm, sensory stimulation, fine and gross motor skills, and animal sounds. A...
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This event is in the "Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
Feb
15
2023
Wed
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Library Branch:
Main Branch
Room:
StoryRoom
Age Group:
Toddlers,
Preschool
Program Type:
Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
10
Event Details:
Bring a favorite doll/stuffed animal or use one of ours and join us for Baby Doll Storytime. This program is inspired by Dr. Becky Bailey and Elizabeth Montero-Cefalo's work "Baby Doll Circle Time". Children will participate in songs, rhym...
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This event is in the "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Babies" group.
Feb
13
2023
Mon
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Main Branch
Room:
StoryRoom
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
3
Event Details:
Using puppets, rhymes, songs, and short stories, we will engage baby and caregiver in language-rich activities designed for pre-walking babies. We will spotlight sensory stimulation, fine and gross motor skills, early literacy skills and of course FU...
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Feb
14
2023
Tue
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Library Branch:
Main Branch
Room:
Study Room A
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
1
Event Details:
Tech One-on-One
Do you have a specific computer, mobile device, or other technology related questions? We are here to help! Sign up for a 30 minute private session, walk-in's also welcome. Staff can help with specific ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Feb
14
2023
Tue
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Main Branch
Room:
Study Room A
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Tech One-on-One
Do you have a specific computer, mobile device, or other technology related questions? We are here to help! Sign up for a 30 minute private session, walk-in's also welcome. Staff can help with specific ...
This event is in the "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.
Feb
14
2023
Tue
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Main Branch
Room:
StoryRoom
Age Group:
Babies,
Toddlers
Program Type:
Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Simple stories, gentle tunes, flannel boards, and nursery rhymes. Each week we will incorporate activities that emphasize and reinforce body part identification, counting, rhythm, sensory stimulation, fine and gross motor skills, and animal sounds. A...
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This event is in the "Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
Feb
15
2023
Wed
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Library Branch:
Main Branch
Room:
StoryRoom
Age Group:
Toddlers,
Preschool
Program Type:
Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
7
Event Details:
Bring a favorite doll/stuffed animal or use one of ours and join us for Baby Doll Storytime. This program is inspired by Dr. Becky Bailey and Elizabeth Montero-Cefalo's work "Baby Doll Circle Time". Children will participate in songs, rhym...
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This event is in the "Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
Feb
16
2023
Thu
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Library Branch:
Main Branch
Room:
Community Room
Age Group:
Toddlers,
Preschool
Program Type:
Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
19
Event Details:
Join us in the Community Room for this class featuring stories, songs, and rhymes followed by gross and fine motor play all with an early literacy focus!
For ages 2-6 w/adult. Registration required, please register for each week of Family Storytim...
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This event is in the "Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
Feb
17
2023
Fri
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Library Branch:
Main Branch
Room:
Community Room
Age Group:
Toddlers,
Preschool
Program Type:
Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
6
Event Details:
Join us in the Community Room for this class featuring stories, songs, and rhymes followed by gross and fine motor play all with an early literacy focus!
For ages 2-6 w/adult. Registration required, please register for each week of Family Storytim...
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Feb
18
2023
Sat
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Library Branch:
Main Branch
Room:
Study Room G
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
3
Event Details:
New Device Tech Help
Register for a 30 minute session for one-on-one help with your new devices! Our assistants have been trained to help with a variety of technical questions on smart phones, tablets, and laptops.
Please let us kno...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Feb
18
2023
Sat
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Main Branch
Room:
Study Room G
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
3
Event Details:
New Device Tech Help
Register for a 30 minute session for one-on-one help with your new devices! Our assistants have been trained to help with a variety of technical questions on smart phones, tablets, and laptops.
Please let us kno...
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 "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
Feb
18
2023
Sat
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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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Feb
14
2023
Tue
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Library Branch:
Main Branch
Room:
Study Room A
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Tech One-on-One
Do you have a specific computer, mobile device, or other technology related questions? We are here to help! Sign up for a 30 minute private session, walk-in's also welcome. Staff can help with specific ...
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Feb
18
2023
Sat
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Library Branch:
Main Branch
Room:
Study Room G
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
3
Event Details:
New Device Tech Help
Register for a 30 minute session for one-on-one help with your new devices! Our assistants have been trained to help with a variety of technical questions on smart phones, tablets, and laptops.
Please let us kno...
Library Branch:
Main Branch
Room:
Community Room
Purpose of Meeting
*This program is not sponsored by or affiliated with the West Des Moines Public Library.
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Library Branch:
Main Branch
Room:
Southwoods Room
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Feb
14
2023
Tue
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Library Branch:
Main Branch
Room:
Millie Knee Classroom
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Craft
Event Details:
Relax, unwind and color your stress away! Studies show that coloring can have a calming effect on the mind and help promote wellness. It's also a way to connect with others, even if it's in a quiet environment. Whether you're looking to spend an hour...
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Library Branch:
Main Branch
Room:
Community Room
Purpose of Meeting
Cultural & religious event - roughly 90 minutes of event some religious songs, chanting and the kids performing a cultural skit. We will use some time before and after for setup and tear down.
*This program is not sponsored by or affiliated with t...
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This event is in the "School-Age Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "School-Age Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Feb
12
2023
Sun
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Library Branch:
Main Branch
Room:
Community Room
Age Group:
School-Age Children,
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Program,
Performer
Event Details:
We are very happy to welcome Pete Grady for Unconditional Surrender: A Visit with Ulysses S. Grant. Come learn about the life and times of the Civil War General and 18th President of the United States. This fantastic performance f...
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This event is in the "School-Age Children" group.
This event is in the "School-Age Children" group.
Feb
14
2023
Tue
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Library Branch:
Main Branch
Room:
Community Room
Age Group:
School-Age Children
Program Type:
Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
4
Event Details:
If you like to read and talk about books, this club is for you. Join us for discussion and activities related to this month's book, The Mysterious Moonstone (Key Hunters #1) by Eric Luper. If you need a copy of the book, please come to the Children's...
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This event is in the "School-Age Children" group.
This event is in the "School-Age Children" group.
Feb
16
2023
Thu
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Library Branch:
Main Branch
Room:
Community Room
Age Group:
School-Age Children
Program Type:
Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
5
Event Details:
If you like to read and talk about graphic novels, this club is for you. Join us for discussion and activities related to this month’s book, El Deafo by Cece Bell. If you need a copy of the book, please come to the Children’s Desk and check out a boo...
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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.
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.
Feb
13
2023
Mon
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Library Branch:
Main Branch
Room:
Community Room
Age Group:
Babies,
Toddlers,
Preschool,
School-Age Children,
Teens,
Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
5
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...
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This event is in the "Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
Feb
15
2023
Wed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Main Branch
Room:
Community Room
Age Group:
Toddlers,
Preschool
Program Type:
Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
23
Event Details:
Join us in the Community Room for this class featuring stories, songs, and rhymes followed by gross and fine motor play all with an early literacy focus!
For ages 2-6 w/adult. Registration required, please register for each week of Family Storytim...
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Feb
16
2023
Thu
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Library Branch:
Main Branch
Room:
Community Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Craft
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
3
Event Details:
DUE TO WEATHER, THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO 2/23/23.
Engage your creativity.
Relieve stress.
Make something beautiful.
Learn a new skill.
You can do all this at Adult Craft Night!
Enjoy a relaxing craft time ...
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Feb
13
2023
Mon
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Library Branch:
Main Branch
Room:
Millie Knee Classroom
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:
Join Alana and Amy on Monday, February 13th at 7:00 p.m. for Club Read, a book club for adults. You may join us in the Millie Knee Classroom at the library or through Zoom.
We will be discussing Our Missing Hearts by Celeste Ng.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Feb
16
2023
Thu
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Library Branch:
Main Branch
Room:
Off-Site Location
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Historical fiction is a great way to learn about people and events through stories that bring history to life. Our group discusses titles from a wide variety of time/places/people. Please join us for a discussion of The Mystery of Mrs. Christie&...
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