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Tin Box Diorama

Teen Tin Box Diorama

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Community Room at Main Branch

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 de...

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!

Anime Afternoon

Teen Anime Afternoon

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Community Room at Main Branch

Event Details:

Teens! Dress up in your best cosplay and join us in the Community Room for an afternoon of anime appreciation! Compete with fellow participants in our anime trivia game, draw your ...

Open

Library Branch: Main Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Program

Registration Required

Event Details:

Teens! Dress up in your best cosplay and join us in the Community Room for an afternoon of anime appreciation!

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All Day	This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Adults" group Iowa Fiber and Beyond Display All Day 7/29–8/24 All Ages, Adults This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Lobby Display Case Age Group: All Ages, Adults Program Type: Exhibit Event Details: A display by Iowa Fiber and Beyond - a group of local fiber artists who encourage each other to incorporate fibers - cornhusks, yarn, twigs, dryer lint, paper fabric and beyond - into their artwork.
10 am						This event is in the "Adults" group Final Friday Fiber Club 10:00am–11:30am Adults Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Upcoming Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Millie Knee Classroom Age Group: Adults Program Type: Program Registration Required Event Details: Do you embroider, cross-stitch, crochet, or knit?
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5 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group West Des Moines Library Friends Foundation Meeting 5:30pm–6:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Board Meeting Event Details: Visit the West Des Moines Library Friends Foundation webpage for more information.