Things to Do This Week in West Des Moines
Your weekly guide to events and activities in West Des Moines. Concerts, classes, outdoor fun, and more.
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Teen Advisory Board
Students are invited to participate on the Library’s Teen Advisory Board (TAB). TAB meets weekly during the school year to help plan teen programs, sign up for library volunteer opportunities, build leadership skills and suggest teen books to be purchased by the Library. For students in grades...
Afterschool Fun LEGO: Build an Earth Day Clean-up Contraption
This month, we’re celebrating Earth Day! Your challenge is to create a new contraption that will clean up trash from the ocean or land. Let’s get to work for Mother Earth!
Senior Tech Class: Making Smartphones Work for Loved Ones with Dementia
Caring for someone with dementia often means walking the line between supporting their independence and protecting their safety. In this course, we’ll explore common challenges smartphones can create for people living with dementia, along with practical, easy-to-apply strategies to keep your loved..
Ankeny Youth Orchestra Performance (all ages welcome)
Come preview a new performance from the Ankeny String Initiative.
Omaha Storm Chasers at Iowa Cubs
MiLB Triple-A: Omaha Storm Chasers at Iowa Cubs at Principal Park
Evening Family Storytime
Weekday Storytime Schedule: Our cycle starts on Monday, March 30, and our break week will be April 20 through April 24. However, you can check out Block Party instead on Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning of the break (and come get a monstrously cute color-your-own monster bookmark too)!...
Teen Mario Kart Tournament
Let's go! Drive, dodge, and maneuver your way to a first-place finish in our Mario Kart Tournament! Prizes for the winners. 6th grade and up. This is a drop-in program - no registration necessary. Tournaments happen every Wednesday.
Toddler Time
Enjoy 20-25 minutes of short stories, songs, and lots of movement followed by playtime to build early literacy skills. For kids 18 mo.-3 years old and their caregivers. Monthly registration is required. Please register for a seat for each toddler attending. Each session in the same week is a...
Snack Attack - Homemade Peach Rings
Join us to learn how to make easy, low-or-no cook snacks. We’ll make and eat the snack, and you’ll go home with the recipe! This month we are making Homemade Peach Rings! This program is for tweens and teens, grades 5 - 12. Registration Required.
Teen Smash Bros. Tournament
Test your skills! Prizes and bragging rights for the winners. Tournaments will be held every Wednesday. 6th grade and up. No registration necessary.
Preschool Storytime
Make a simple craft after 25-30 minutes of stories, songs, and rhymes. This is generally for kids who can sit still for longer stories to develop school readiness. For kids 3.5-5 years old and their caregivers. Registration is required. Please register for a seat for each child attending. Each...
Music and Movement
Weekday Storytime Schedule: Our cycle starts on Monday, March 30, and our break week will be April 20 through April 24. However, you can check out Block Party instead on Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning of the break (and come get a monstrously cute color-your-own monster bookmark too)!...
K-5 Pokémon Club (Drop-in)
Join us for K-5 Pokemon Club! Drop in between 4 and 4:45 PM to play a game of Pokémon, trade cards, or just chat with other fans. Parents do not need to stay in the room during this event, but must stay in the library. *Must be age 5+ to attend. **The Ankeny Public Library is not liable for any...
Touch a Truck Storytime
Do you have a little one who loves big trucks? Bring them to the Library to enjoy several truck themed songs and stories, followed by a chance to touch a few giant machines from Waukee Public Works. For kids ages 0-5 and their caregivers. Registration is not required.
Greek Mythology Club
Whether you're a Percy Jackson fan or just love Greek mythology, this is the club for you! Test your knowledge in a trivia competition, craft your own myth-inspired creations, and debate fellow club members about your favorite gods, heroes, and myths. For kids in 6th grade and up. Registration...
Baby Bounce
Weekday Storytime Schedule: Our cycle starts on Monday, March 30, and our break week will be April 20 through April 24. However, you can check out Block Party instead on Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning of the break (and come get a monstrously cute color-your-own monster bookmark too)!...
Bingo!
Play bingo at the library for the chance to win a prize! BYOB, beer and wine only.
Urbandale Public Library Art Gallery Meeting
The Urbandale Public Library Art Gallery Committee is a subcommittee of the Urbandale Public Art Committee. Meetings are open to the public and will be held quarterly on the 2nd Wednesday of January, April, July, and October at 5:30 PM at the Urbandale Public Library unless otherwise communicated..
Babytime
Build early literacy skills with 15-20 minutes of songs, rhymes, and books followed by playtime. For infants 0-17 mo. and their caregivers. Registration is required. Please register for a seat for each infant attending.
Terrace Tot Time
A warm, welcoming experience for families with children 0–3. Join the preschool teachers from Terrace Learning Center for upbeat sessions that invite little ones to move, create, and explore. Each mini-lesson blends playful interaction with simple early-learning moments, giving toddlers a chance to.
Mystery Book Club
This month's selection: The Secret, Book & Scone Society, by Ellery Adams Strangers flock to Miracle Springs hoping the natural hot springs, five-star cuisine, and renowned spa can cure their ills. If none of that works, they often find their way to Miracle Books, where, over a fresh-baked...
Teen Super Sundays
Bring a friend or make new ones at these programs for teens. Try your hand at a different activity each month. This month, we will be doing Teen Self Defense. Attend this free workshop to learn the basics of important skills to keep teens safe in today's world. Instructors from Waukee Police...
Family Storytime
Weekday Storytime Schedule: Our cycle starts on Monday, March 30, and our break week will be April 20 through April 24. However, you can check out Block Party instead on Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning of the break (and come get a monstrously cute color-your-own monster bookmark too)!...
Crafty Saturdays
Come and make a craft that is suitable for everyone! We will all start with the same supplies and idea, but everyone’s creations will be unique. This month brighten your day with beautiful tissue paper flowers! This craft is great for all ages and makes a fun decoration or gift. For all...
Classic Cinema: Hamlet
Hamlet (1948 ‧ Drama/Adaptation ‧ 2h 35m ‧ NR) Prince Hamlet struggles over whether or not he should kill his uncle, whom he suspects has murdered his father, the former king. Nominated for 7 Oscars and winner of 4, including Best Actor (Laurence Olivier) and Best Picture.
Story Time
Join us for books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, bubbles, and more, geared toward toddlers & pre-k.
Non-Fiction Book Club
Each month explore a fascinating true story, followed by an extended learning activity. Kids don’t need to read the book in advance. Caregivers aren’t required to stay in the room for this program. This month's book is "Pizza! A Slice of History" by Greg Pizzoli. For kids in grades 3-5....
Teen Art Cart
Drop in if you are feeling creative! The Art Cart will be located in the teen room. Bring your sketchbook; supplies are provided. For grades 6-12 only.
Chair Yoga
Kerry Walter-Ashby will lead you in a chair yoga class. Chair yoga is a general term for practices that modify yoga poses so they can be done while seated in a chair. These modifications make yoga accessible to people who cannot stand, lack the mobility to move easily from standing to seated...
Storytime At Home Activity Packs
Pick up an activity pack that includes book suggestions and an early learning activity to complete at home! Available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. For kids 2-5 years old with adult supervision. Registration is not required.
Sing & Shake
Singing, shaking, dancing, and bubbles! Adult participation is required.
Anime Club
Join JPL's Anime Club each week for Japanese snacks, anime trivia, and art projects! All fans welcome! Registration is not required, but it is appreciated for planning purposes. You will receive reminder emails about meetings if you register.
Chess Club
For kids in 3rd-12th grades Puzzles, game notation challenges, and plenty of game play! For all skill levels.
Pajama Storytime
Put on your PJs and come to the Library for around 25 minutes of interactive bedtime songs, stories, and fun. For kids 0-5 years old and their caregivers. Registration is not required.
Read to Marmalade the Dog (K-5th Grade)* 4:00-4:10 PM
*THIS SESSION IS FOR 4:00 - 4:10 PM. Our system only allows us to put in 15-minute increments. Please check in for your allotted time at the Children's Desk closest to the Play Nook and try to arrive 5 minutes early. These sessions will take place in the study room right next to the Children's...
Kite Building Workshop
Get ready for the 13th Annual Kites on the Green Festival on Saturday, May 2nd by attending a free Kite Making Workshop on Saturday, April 11th at Johnston Public Library from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. Attendees will receive a free kite-making kit, personal instruction, and a chance to test out their new...
Sunday Card Crafting Club
Join Dreama Deskins on the first Sunday of every month beginning at 1:30pm to explore paper card making. Dreama and her team will have a monthly topical card prepped and ready for you to assemble on site with your own unique brand of creativity. The card crafting crew will be on hand to provide...
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