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Musical performance from folk duo Hungrytown

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Performer
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:
We are very excited to welcome back internationally known folk duo Hungrytown for a performance! Rebecca and Ken perform a range of original tunes, classic folk songs and share fun stories, as well. Hungrytown’s music has received extensive radio air...

Book Club Social: Hybrid Edition

7:00pm - 8:45pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Millie Knee Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:
Please join Alana and Amy to discuss what everyone has been reading and watching this month. You may join us in the Millie Knee Classroom upstairs at the library or in Zoom. Come prepared to share with the group a quick review of a few of the...

Tech One-on-One

10:00am - 10:30am
Open
Registration
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 ...

Tech One-on-One

10:30am - 11:00am
Open
Registration
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 ...

Tech One-on-One

11:00am - 11:30am
Open
Registration
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 ...

Kids Graphic Novel Club Read - Tom's Midnight Garden

4:15pm - 5:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: School-Age Children
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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, Tom's Midnight Garden by Edith. If you need a copy of the book, please come to the Children’s Desk and check ...

Japanese Holidays Throughout the Year

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Program
Event Details:
Please join us for a presentation about Japanese holidays throughout the year. You'll learn about the different holidays and celebrations of Japanese culture, which took place thousands of years ago in ancient Japan and are now held annually througho...

Friday Craft for Kids - Butterfly Clothespins

All Day
Library Branch: Main Branch
Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:
Each Friday we will provide a different fun, hands-on, screen-free craft project or activity to take home and enjoy! Available at the Children's Desk during library hours while supplies last. This week you can make a clothespin butterfly with cu...

Voter Registration Drive

10:00am - 12:00pm
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. ...

WDM Writer's Group

10:00am - 1:00pm
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. Fellow writers offer constructive critique following each writer's turn. Cu...

LGBTQ 101

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Program
Event Details:
Are you unsure about what LGBTQ stands for? Would you like to learn about how to best support people in our community? We are excited to welcome OneIowa to our Library for a training presentation on LGBTQ 101. Come and learn about the definit...

Registration for June Programs

All Day
Library Branch: Main Branch
Age Group: All Ages, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults
Event Details:
Registration begins at 9:00am today for programs at the Library. You may register in person, on the library's online calendar, or by phone. Youth programs - youthservices@wdm.iowa.gov - 515.222.3405 Adult programs - library@wdm.iowa.gov - 515.2...

Friday Craft for Adults

All Day
Library Branch: Main Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:
On the 1st Friday of each month we will provide a craft project for adults to take home and enjoy.  Available at the Adult Services Desk during library hours while supplies last.     ...

Friday Craft for Kids - Handprint Fish Puppets

All Day
Library Branch: Main Branch
Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:
Each Friday we will provide a different fun, hands-on, screen-free craft project or activity to take home and enjoy! Available at the Children's Desk during library hours while supplies last. This week you can make a handprint fish puppet. Draw an ou...

Friday Flicks: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse

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 Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (Rated PG, 1h 57min). Popcorn and water will be provided, or yo...

Music with Guitarist Bob Pace

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Performer
Event Details:
Please join us for a fabulous afternoon of music from guitarist Bob Pace. Bob proudly led the Tuesday night house band at the legendary Blues on Grand for almost 20 years and has won the Iowa Blues Challenge solo/duo competition. Known for his musica...

Teen Nintendo Switch Free-Play

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Teen Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Program
Event Details:
Teens! Spend some time in the air conditioning with friends. We're bringing out the Nintendo Switch for free-play on select Mondays during the summer. Enjoy a selection of games, and space to relax! No registration required. ...

Chalk the Walk

10:00am - 2:00pm
Library Branch: Main Branch
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Program
Event Details:
Come on out and help us decorate the sidewalk around the library! We'll use sidewalk chalk to create fun art that everyone can enjoy as they walk the trail around the pond. For all ages, no registration. ...

Teen Take-and-Make Craft

All Day
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Teen Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:
Stop by the teen center the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays each month for a take-and-make craft. Starting June 7th, we'll have a beaded sunglass craft for you to take home. Available while supplies last. Tag us on Instagram to show your awesome creations @wd...

Babies on the Move- Treasure Basket Playtime

10:00am - 11:00am
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:
Join us for a special playtime using treasure baskets. Treasure baskets are containers with everyday household and nature items for babies to explore. Great for sensory exploration, fine motor development and open-ended play. Each baby/adult gro...

Fun Run: Costume Edition

10:00am - 11:00am
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Age Group: Preschool, School-Age Children
Program Type: Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 200
Event Details:
Break out your dress up clothes and join us for a silly and fun run/walk around the pond--the sillier the better! Parents, if your runners are young, please plan to run with them through the course. For ages 3-12. Registration required. ...