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.

Library of Things

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STEM Kit: Human anatomy

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A hands-on anatomy model with removable organs.
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STEM Kit: Insects

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Explore the world of insects!
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STEM Kit: Kindergarten Literacy

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Reinforce key, grade-level literacy concepts with hands-on manipulatives and activities
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STEM Kit: Lenses and Optics

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Experiment with light and lenses with a variety of prisms, mirrors, magnifying glasses, and more.
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STEM Kit: Logic and Problem Solving

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Play logic and puzzle games in this kit designed for ages 10 and up.
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STEM Kit: Magnets #21

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Learn about how magnets attract and repel, for ages 3-6.
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STEM Kit: Magnets #40

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Children can discover how magnets attract and repel with activities and experiments, for ages 3 - 6.
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STEM Kit: Magnets Lab #54

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Develops skills in identifying properties of magnets, using a compass, and recognizing that magnets have poles that repel and attract each other. For ages 8-10.
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STEM Kit: Magnification

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Children can discover magnification with activities and experiments, for ages 3 - 6.
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STEM Kit: Math Manipulative. Grades 3-5

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Extend hands-on math learning to the home for grades 3-5
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STEM Kit: Math Manipulative. Grades K-2

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Extend hands-on math learning to the home for grades K-2
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STEM Kit: Math scale

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Learn about weights and balance with this fun balance scale! For 3-8 years old.
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