@ @ Your Library School vs. School School vs. School READ-OFF! Which school has the most summer readers? When you sign up for the WDM Library 2015 Summer Reading Club, write down which school you'll be attending in the fall. We ll keep track throughout the summer, and in August we ll see which school had the highest percentage of students participating in our program. The winning school will receive a trophy to display until next summer. Show us your school spirit and your super reading skills. Sign up starts Monday, May 18!
S ign up for West Des Moines Library's 2015 Summer Reading Club -- "Every Hero Has a Story @ Your Library" -- begins Monday, May 18. All ages (babies to adults) can participate, so enter a contest, win prizes, and complete your reading log to earn a ticket to our final celebration on Saturday, July 25! Summer Reading Club Programs... You ll love the super events we have planned for you this summer. Bravely overcome the challenges in Survivor! Dare to discover the joys of quilting in Kids Learn to Quilt. Marvel at the world of superheroes, resourceful sidekicks, and vile villains during Comic Book Art and the Comic-Con. And don t miss amazing adventures with the Blank Park Zoo, Dino O Dell, Life Around the Pond, and more! June program registration begins June 1; July program registration begins July 6. Check out our website at www.wdmlibrary.org for more information. Summer Reading Club is sponsored by the WDM Library Friends Foundation! Which Reading Club is right for you? Kids Newborns to age 12 can sign up for Every Hero Has a Story @ Your Library. Parents can read aloud to their little ones, which encourages a life-long love of reading. Older kids read on their own to earn prizes! Register at the Children s Desk or online. Teens Middle and high school students have their own Teen Summer Reading Club, UNMASK! @ Y our Library. Stop at the Reference Desk on the 2nd floor for more information, or check our website. Adults Why should kids have all the fun!? Join the Adult Summer Reading Club, Escape the Ordinary @ Your Library. Information available at the Reference Desk or online. Important Stuff: Sign-up begins Mon, May 18. Sign up in person or register online and print your reading log from home at www.wdmlibrary.org. Pick up half-way prizes beginning Mon, Jun 15. Bring your completed reading log to the Children's Desk by 5 pm on Fri, Jul 24 to receive your final prizes! Everyone who finishes his/her goal will be invited to our final celebration on Sat, Jul 25 at 10:30 am featuring Jason the Juggler! All prizes awarded while they last! Don't Be a "No-Show" Please let us know if you'll be unable to attend a program that you ve signed up for. We always have kids on our waiting lists. Thanks! Please Note: Caregivers of children under age 8 must remain in the library while their children are in a program; caregivers must be at least 14 years old. Thank you. June & July Storytimes June Program Registration begins Mon, Jun 1 at 9 a.m. July Program Registration begins Mon, Jul 6 at 9 a.m. Register in person, by phone, or online at www.wdmlibrary.org. Mother Goose Time Jun 9, 16 & 23; Jul 14 & 21 @ 9:30, 10, & 10:30 am (ages 6 mo- 2 yrs w/adult). Join us in the Storyroom for stories, rhymes, flannelboards, gentle tunes and puppets. Registration Jun 11, 18 & 25; Jul 9*, 16, & 23 @ 10:30 am (all ages). Enjoy stories, flannelboards, songs, rhymes, and fun in the Community Room. *Cubbie Bear visit. No registration!
June Programs June Program Registration begins Mon, Jun 1 at 9 a.m. Register in person, by phone, or online at www.wdmlibrary.org. Fri, Jun 5 at 9:30 & 10:15 am (ages 0-5 w/adult). Join us for music and movement with Music Together. Sing, chant, and play Together along to a variety of musical styles, melodies, and rhythms. Presented by Songs and Signs, LLC. Registration Science of the Superhero: Marvel Comic Artist Workshop Mon, Jun 8 1:30-3 pm (ages 10-18). Meet Marvel comic book artist Jerry DeCaire and learn how to draw and create your own superhero comics! Registration Turtle Power! Thu, Jun 11 at 1 & 2:30 pm (ages 4-10). Cowabunga, Dudes! Join us for some "hero in a half-shell" action as you save the city from mutagen ooze and the Foot Clan. Shredder better watch his back! Registration Community Heroes Wed, Jun 10 at 10 am (ages 2-8). Meet local community heroes and hear stories about their "super powers!" Registration Kids Learn to Quilt Mon, Jun 15 & Tue, Jun 16 10 am 2:30 pm (ages 10-18). Dare to discover the joys of quilting! Learn the basics as you create your own lap quilt. Machines/supplies furnished by DSM Area Quilters Guild and Leo 9 Textiles. Bring a sack lunch; drinks provided. Note: MUST be at least 10 years old to participate. Choose one session. Registration Superhero Survivor Wed, Jun 17 at 10 am & 1:30 pm (ages 7-12). Super villains have taken over the library! Will your team survive? Be the first to complete the challenges and save us all! Registration Beading Thu, Jun 18 at 1:30 pm (ages 7-12). It s time to get super creative with beads! Make unique necklaces, bracelets, and bookmarks with your friends. Registration Kites! Mon, Jun 22 at 10 am & 1:30 pm (ages 6-12). Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No! It's a KITE!! Learn the art of flying while constructing kites with your friends! Registration Super Costume Party Wed, Jun 24 at 10 am & 1:30 pm (ages 3-8). KAPOW! Your friends from Gotham, Metropolis, and New York City invite you to arrive in disguise to the library's summer costume party! Costumes are encouraged, but not Registration Kids Club Read Thu, Jun 25 at 2 pm (ages 8-12). If you like to read and talk about books this club is for you. Join us for discussion and activities related to this month s book, Powerless by Mathew Cody. Register at the Children s Desk or call 222-3405. Checkmates: Chess & Board Game Club Thu, Jun 25 6:30-8 pm (ages 6-adult). For those who know the basics, play a few friendly games of chess...or one of the other fun board games we have lying around. Or bring your own! Registration preferred. Life Around the Pond Tue, Jun 30 at 1:30 & 2:30 pm (ages 5-12). Join WDM naturalist Melanie Perry, as we discover the secrets of the library pond. Registration Bingo for Books Mon, Jun 29 at 1 & 2:30 pm (ages 5-12). We'll play the classic game with a twist win a book as your prize! Registration
July Programs July Program Registration begins Mon, Jul 6 at 9 a.m. Register in person, by phone, or online at www.wdmlibrary.org. Animal Heroes with the Blank Park Zoo Tue, Jul 7 at 10 am (ages 5-12). We know animals are important to our world. They fertilize our soil, pollinate our flowers, protect our crops from pests, and they can be some of the best companions in life. Join a zoo educator and personally meet some zoo animals that are heroes to us all! Registration Animal Tales with the Blank Park Zoo Wed, Jul 8 at 10 & 10:30 am (ages 2-4). Preschoolers can come to the library to hear stories and visit with animals from Blank Park Zoo! Registration Doctor Who Party Thu, Jul 9 6-8 pm (ages 10-adult). Do you love The Doctor as much as we do? Join us for a Doctor Who party to celebrate all things Whovian! We ll make a Who craft, test your Who knowledge, play Who games, and more. Dress in your best Doctor, Companion, or other character costume and we'll give you a special treat! Registration Graphic Novel & Comic Art Mon, Jul 13 at 10 am & 1:30 pm (ages 5-adult). The University of Iowa Museum of Art presents original works that will allow you to delve into the worlds of imaginary superheroes and heroic historical figures. Featured comics include titles from Marvel and DC, including Avengers: Ultron Quest, Captain America: The Chosen, and Batman. Registration Mini Comic-Con Mon, Jul 13 10:30 am 2 pm (all ages). Suit up! The comic-con phenomenon is coming to the WDM Library. Drop in to meet heroes of all kinds and participate in crafts, games, and other activities. Appearances by Fairytale Friends and Justice Corps. Beaverdale Books and Capes Kafé will be selling materials for all your super-hero needs! No Registration! Shake, Rattle & Roll Wed, Jul 15 at 9:30 am (ages 1-4) 10:30 am (ages 2-6). Bop into the library to rock and roll, do The Stroll, twist and shout, sing it out in this upbeat music and movement program! Registration Dino O Dell Thu, Jul 16 at 1:30 pm (all ages). Back by popular demand! Join Dino for a music and storytelling adventure. Registration Stormchasers Mon, Jul 20 at 1:30 pm (ages 5-12). Staying safe in the event of severe weather is a super power that you can learn. Join our heroes from Iowa Storm Chasing Network to learn more about the weather and how it affects you. Registration Twirl into a Tale Wed, Jul 22 at 10 & 10:45 am (ages 2-4). You'll be whirling, twirling, spinning and leaping to music as you help tell a story with Kathleen Hurley, artistic director of Hurley & Dancers. Registration Alice in Wonderland Wed, Jul 22 2-4 pm (ages 10-18). Venture down the rabbit hole and join us for a tea party as we celebrate the 150 th anniversary of this classic adventure tale. Watch out for the White Rabbit and Mad Hatter, and don t lose your head if you see the Queen of Hearts! Registration Kids Club Read Thu, July 23 at 2 pm. (ages 8-12). If you like to read and talk about books this club is for you. Join us for discussion and activities related to this month s book, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer s Stone by J. K. Rowling. Register at the Children s Desk or call 222-3405. Checkmates: Chess & Board Game Club Thu, Jul 23 6:30-8 pm (ages 6-adult). For those who know the basics, play a friendly game of chess; play one of our board games; or bring your own! Registration preferred.
Fri at 1:30 pm: Jun 5, 12, 19 & 26 Jul 10, 17 & 24 Ages 5 & up * Enjoy fabulous Friday Flicks in the Library Community Room. We ll have popcorn and water, or you may NO peanut products). *Guardians must determine which movies are appropriate for their children. Pick up a movie list at the Children's Desk. No registration, but space is limited! Fridays at 10:30 am Jun 12, 19 & 26 Jul 10, 17 & 24 Short Films Ages 8 & under* Happy Birthday, Fri, Jul 31 at 10 am & 1:30 pm (ages 7-12). Celebrate the birthday of the world's most famous wizard at the library. Muggles and wizards alike, join us for a story, games, and more! Registration West Des Moines Public Library 4000 Mills Civic Parkway West Des Moines, Iowa 50265 Children's Services 515.222.3405 www.wdmlibrary.org If you enjoy our children's programs, please consider joining the Friends. Memberships fund special programs and provide reading incentives to more than 2500 children in the Summer Reading Club. This keeps kids learning, even when they are not in school and your donation is tax deductible! Everyone who meets their Summer Reading Club goal will earn an invitation to our Final Party a fun family show with... Jason the Juggler! Please register each attendee, including children AND caregivers. We hope to see you there!! For more information about our programs and the Summer Reading Club, please pick up a calendar of events in the Children's Department. Have a super summer! LIBRARY HOURS Monday - Thursday... 9am - 9 pm Friday.............. 9am - 6pm Saturday........... 10am - 4pm Sunday................ Closed This is not a WDM Community School District publication, nor is it in any way endorsed or sponsored by the district. This publication is being provided only to inform you of other available community activities and opportunities.