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Harry Potter Bingo for Books

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: School-Age Children
Program Type: Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:
Come and play the classic game (with a Harry Potter twist!) and win a book to take home and keep!. For ages 7-12. Registration required. ...

Friday Craft for Kids - Handprint Alien

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 pick up supplies to make your very ...

Friday Flicks: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

1:30pm - 4:15pm
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 Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Rated PG, 2h 30min). Popcorn and water will be provided, o...

Registration for July 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...

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. This week, we'll have a picture frame craft for you to take home. Available while supplies last. Tag us on Instagram to show your awesome creations @wdmlibraryte...

Babies on the Move- 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 just for ages 1month-18 months. This program will offer multiple stations for active and sensory play. Crawl, roll, grab, explore- come play with us! Registration required. ...

Toddler Prom

9:30am - 10:30am
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:
For ages 2-5. Registration required. Join us for a summer toddler dance party!  Wear your favorite outfit for a "grand march" around the first floor of the library, dancing, and fun games.  ...

Toddler Prom

11:00am - 12:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:
For ages 2-5. Registration required. Join us for a summer toddler dance party!  Wear your favorite outfit for a "grand march" around the first floor of the library, dancing, and fun games.  ...

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 - Monster Truck

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. Stop in this Friday, Friday, Friday for a fun monster...

Friday Flicks: Trolls

1:30pm - 3:15pm
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 Trolls (Rated PG, 1h 32min). Popcorn and water will be provided, or you may bring your own snack ...

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...

Matt Woods (IA Blues)

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Performer
Event Details:
The Library is very happy to welcome local musician Matt Woods for an afternoon of music. As a seasoned performer of many local, regional and national venues, Matt has developed his own unique style while staying true to his love of traditional Ameri...

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. ...

Dance with Tippi Toes

5:00pm - 5:30pm
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children
Program Type: Performer
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:
Join us as we partner with Tippi Toes for this fun, high-energy dance class! Music, movement, balance and the basic dance steps will be introduced in a friendly and positive way. Tippi Toes instructors will keep the music and curriculum moving along ...

PEO Meeting

6:30pm - 9:00pm
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. ...

Toddler Storytime

9:30am - 10:00am
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: StoryRoom
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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...

Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: StoryRoom
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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...

Color Connection: Adult Coloring Club

1:30pm - 2:30pm
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...

Kids Club Read Mash-Up!

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: School-Age Children
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:
Join us this summer as our two book clubs join forces! Instead of us telling you which book to read, we decide on a theme, and you get to read ANY book that fits. Bring your book the day of the program, and we'll all get to see which amazing books we...

Christmas in July

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: School-Age Children
Program Type: Craft, Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:
Take a break from the heat and join us in the Community Room to celebrate Christmas in July! Bring your imagination and creativity and we will supply the goodies to make a mini gingerbread house! Ages 5-12. Registration required.   ...

Christmas in July

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: School-Age Children
Program Type: Craft, Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:
Take a break from the heat and join us in the Community Room to celebrate Christmas in July! Bring your imagination and creativity and we will supply the goodies to make a mini gingerbread house! Ages 5-12. Registration required.   ...

Family Storytime

6:30pm - 7:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:
Join us in the Community Room for this class featuring stories, songs, and rhymes all with an early literacy focus! For ages 2-6 w/adult. Registration required, please register for each week of Family Storytime that you plan to attend. Please o...