Notary Service Suspended for May

Due to staffing changes, Notary service will not be available at the Library for the month of May, 2024.

West Des Moines City Hall offers free Notary services – please contact them ahead of time to arrange an appointment.

You can also search for Notaries in your area through the State’s Notary Search tool.

STEM Kit: Insects

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Insect Lore Big Bug Magnifying Jar - The biggest bug views ever! The Insect Lore Big Bug Magnifying Jar includes a powerful 3X lens housed in a decorative lid for superbug-viewing. A top mounted tote handle rotates for easy carrying.

Geoworld Bugs World Collection of 12 Real Insects - Geoworld has taken twelve insects of many different orders and species, and mounted them with clear acrylic blocks for up close examination. Includes a 24 page mini guide for identifying specimens. A wonderful starter collection of insects for any budding Entomologist!

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Category
STEM Learning
Audience
Children
Contents
  • Book - Ultimate Bugopedia: The Most Complete Bug Reference Ever by Darlyne Murawski
  • Book - The Illustrated World Encyclopedia of Insects: A Natural History and Identification Guide to Beetles, Flies, Bees, Wasps, Mayflies, Dragonflies, Cockroaches, Damselflies, Cockroaches, Mantids, Earwigs and Many More by Martin Walters
  • DVD - The Fascinating World of Insects
  • Bug jar with 10 bugs
  • Magnifying glass
  • Insect guide