How are rabbits pulled out of hats? Can Magicians really read minds? Can a Magician really float? Join us this morning (June 21st) at 10:30am at the Webb Shadle Public Library for a magic workshop with Mikayla Oz and find out the answers to all these captivating questions.
More pictures of everyone soaking up the fun at last Saturday's bubble show.
The East Room was bursting at the seams on Saturday for the Giant Balloon Show! 🎈🎉 You guys really know how to show up! We had a great time, and I think everyone left with some bubble solution in their hair 👀 Thanks to everyone who joined us!
A huge thank you goes to Straw Hat Farms of Marion County who donated and planted the beautiful flower displays outside our library. Thank you so much!!!!
Congrats to our May winner, Harper Koerselman, for winning the monthly book checkout drawing! Don’t forget — every time you check out a book, add your name to the bucket. You could be next!
A huge thank you goes out to Michele Senger from the Des Moines Symphony for hosting the Instrument Petting Zoo at the library this morning. Everyone got a chance to hold and experience a violin and cello on their own. Many smiles, lots of sounds - great musical introduction for everyone around.
"Shiver me timbers!" We had such a jolly good time last Saturday with our special guest Pirate Dan from Blue Zoo in West Des Moines. He told a swashbuckling story and brought his special guest turtles for all to sea. He set off for another adventure but be sure to join us at the library [...]
What an incredible start to our Summer Reading adventure! 🎉 Our Kick-Off event was buzzing with energy, laughter, and so much excitement for books. We absolutely loved seeing all of your smiling faces! We hope you had a blast too! What was your favorite moment or discovery from the event?
Big thanks to Jeff Stein for joining us recently and sharing his wealth of knowledge on Iowa’s WHO Radio and more! It was a fantastic event — we hope to see you at the next one!
