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Cuentos en Español/Story Times in Spanish

Woodmont Library

¿Busca actividades de aprendizaje para sus infantes y preescolares?
Si esta interesado en exponer a su niño/niña a un segundo idioma o si El Español es su primer idioma acompañenos a un programa gratuito en español especialmente diseñado para los más pequeños.
Cuentos acerca de colores, formas, animales, opuestos, y más!
Hablantes de todos los idiomas son bienvenidos.

If you are interested in exposing your child to a second language or if Spanish is your first language come for a FREE program in Spanish especially designed for little ones. Stories and songs about colors, shapes, animals, opposites and more! Speakers of all languages welcome.

Saturday, May 18, 2013
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
 


Learning Styles in Action

Woodmont Library

Did you know that your individual learning style affects how you teach and create materials for the early childhood classroom? Learn about the three main learning styles: visual, auditory and kinesthetic. Discover ways to make activities in your classroom more multi-sensory and supportive of different styles of learning. Provides 2 STARS credit hours in Curriculum and Learning Environment or Child Growth & Development.

Saturday, May 18, 2013
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Talk Time

Woodmont Library

Improve your speaking and listening skills in this informal, free English conversation group.

Monday, May 20, 2013
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
 


Teen Movie Matinee

Woodmont Library

Join us in the meeting room for a monthly movie matinee! In this comedy former collegiate wrestler, Scott Voss is now a 42-year-old, apathetic biology teacher in a failing high school. Scott springs into action. He dusts off his long-unused wrestling skills and earns money for the program by moonlighting as a mixed martial arts fighter. PG 105min. Free snacks! Stay for the entire movie for a chance to win the DVD!

Tuesday, May 21, 2013
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
 


Study Zone

Woodmont Library

Grades K-12.
Drop in for free homework help from trained volunteer tutors.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
 


One Potato, Two Potato Garden Activity

Woodmont Library

Help plant potatoes in the Woodmont Library Garden!

Tuesday, May 21, 2013
7:00 PM - 7:45 PM
 


Study Zone

Woodmont Library

Grades K-12.
Drop in for free homework help from trained volunteer tutors.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
 


Play & Learn

Woodmont Library

Newborn to age 5 with caregiver.
Have fun singing songs, telling stories, reading books, creating art and playing. Play & Learn is in English, and the facilitator is bilingual in English and Spanish.
Divertanse! Candtando canciones, contando historias, leyendo libros, haciendo arte y jugando. El grupo de Juego & Aprende sera dirigido en Ingles, sin embargo la facilitadora es bilingue, en Espanol/Ingles.

Thursday, May 23, 2013
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
 


Study Zone

Woodmont Library

Grades K-12.
Drop in for free homework help from trained volunteer tutors.

Thursday, May 23, 2013
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
 


Teen Manga and Anime Club

Woodmont Library

Love manga, graphic novels and anime? Join the Woodmont Library Manga and Anime Club! Different activities every month including watching anime, discussing our favorite manga and practicing drawing. Snacks will be provided.

Tuesday, May 28, 2013
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
 


Study Zone

Woodmont Library

Grades K-12.
Drop in for free homework help from trained volunteer tutors.

Tuesday, May 28, 2013
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
 


Ladybugs Garden Activity

Woodmont Library

Learn about how ladybugs protect plants and release real live ladybugs into the Woodmont Garden!

Tuesday, May 28, 2013
7:00 PM - 7:30 PM
 


Study Zone

Woodmont Library

Grades K-12.
Drop in for free homework help from trained volunteer tutors.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
 


Play & Learn

Woodmont Library

Newborn to age 5 with caregiver.
Have fun singing songs, telling stories, reading books, creating art and playing. Play & Learn is in English, and the facilitator is bilingual in English and Spanish.
Divertanse! Candtando canciones, contando historias, leyendo libros, haciendo arte y jugando. El grupo de Juego & Aprende sera dirigido en Ingles, sin embargo la facilitadora es bilingue, en Espanol/Ingles.

Thursday, May 30, 2013
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
 


Study Zone

Woodmont Library

Grades K-12.
Drop in for free homework help from trained volunteer tutors.

Thursday, May 30, 2013
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
 


Tween Book Club

Woodmont Library

Breadcrumbs by Anne Ursu
Ages 9 to 12.
Enjoy snacks while discussing the book of the month and doing fun activities!
Copies are available at the Front Desk.

Thursday, May 30, 2013
4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
 


eReader Demo

Woodmont Library

Learn how to download KCLS eBooks to your eReader or computer during this Digital Downloads demonstration. Drop in to look at popular eReaders, OverDrive and Adobe Digital Editions software and ask questions.

Monday, June 03, 2013
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
 


Talk Time

Woodmont Library

Improve your speaking and listening skills in this informal, free English conversation group.

Monday, June 03, 2013
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
 


Tween & Teen Game On!

Woodmont Library

4th-12th graders are invited to play Wii, XBox Kinect, PS3 and Guitar Hero the first two Tuesdays every month.

Tuesday, June 04, 2013
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
 


Study Zone

Woodmont Library

Grades K-12.
Drop in for free homework help from trained volunteer tutors.

Tuesday, June 04, 2013
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
 


Study Zone

Woodmont Library

Grades K-12.
Drop in for free homework help from trained volunteer tutors.

Wednesday, June 05, 2013
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
 


Des Moines' Sonju Community Orchard & Garden

Woodmont Library

Join Kim Richmond, Garden Steward of Des Moines' first community garden, and find out how the garden started, what exciting new things we are doing this year, and how you can get involved! Our mission is to provide a place for our community to grow food to share, and we do everything from planting veggies in the spring to pressing apple cider in the fall!

Wednesday, June 05, 2013
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
 


Play & Learn

Woodmont Library

Newborn to age 5 with caregiver.
Have fun singing songs, telling stories, reading books, creating art and playing. Play & Learn is in English, and the facilitator is bilingual in English and Spanish.
Divertanse! Candtando canciones, contando historias, leyendo libros, haciendo arte y jugando. El grupo de Juego & Aprende sera dirigido en Ingles, sin embargo la facilitadora es bilingue, en Espanol/Ingles.

Thursday, June 06, 2013
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
 


Study Zone

Woodmont Library

Grades K-12.
Drop in for free homework help from trained volunteer tutors.

Thursday, June 06, 2013
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
 


Thursday Night Knit Lit Group

Woodmont Library

Mission to Paris by Alan Furst
Discuss books and share your knitting or crocheting tips with others.
All ages and experience levels welcome. Copies are available at the Front Desk.

Thursday, June 06, 2013
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
 


Infant and Young Toddler Story Time

Woodmont Library

Ages newborn to 2 1/2 with adult.
Enjoy rhymes, songs, dancing and stories for babies and toddlers!

Monday, June 10, 2013
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
 


Talk Time

Woodmont Library

Improve your speaking and listening skills in this informal, free English conversation group.

Monday, June 10, 2013
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
 


One-on-One Computer Assistance

Woodmont Library

Do you need extra help on the computer? Have a special project you’re working on? Want to create an email account? A KCLS volunteer instructor can give you one-on-one assistance.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
 


Tween and Teen Game On!

Woodmont Library

4th-12th graders are invited to play Wii, XBox Kinect, PS3 and Guitar Hero the first two Tuesdays every month.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
 


Study Zone

Woodmont Library

Grades K-12.
Drop in for free homework help from trained volunteer tutors.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
 


Magical Wonderland Show

Woodmont Library

Ages 3 and older.
Be amazed by magic tricks and juggling using things normally found underground. You will even learn a trick you can share with your friends.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013
7:00 PM - 7:45 PM
 


Family Story Time

Woodmont Library

Ages 3 and older with adult, siblings welcome.
Dig into stories, songs and dancing at this super summer story time series!

Wednesday, June 12, 2013
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
 


Family Story Time Kickoff with Clifford, the Big Red Dog!

Woodmont Library

Kickoff the Summer Story Time Series with a special Clifford theme, including a visit from the big red dog himself! Don't forget your cameras!

Wednesday, June 12, 2013
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
 


Study Zone

Woodmont Library

Grades K-12.
Drop in for free homework help from trained volunteer tutors.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
 


Play & Learn

Woodmont Library

Newborn to age 5 with caregiver.
Have fun singing songs, telling stories, reading books, creating art and playing. Play & Learn is in English, and the facilitator is bilingual in English and Spanish.
Divertanse! Candtando canciones, contando historias, leyendo libros, haciendo arte y jugando. El grupo de Juego & Aprende sera dirigido en Ingles, sin embargo la facilitadora es bilingue, en Espanol/Ingles.

Thursday, June 13, 2013
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
 


Study Zone

Woodmont Library

Grades K-12.
Drop in for free homework help from trained volunteer tutors.

Thursday, June 13, 2013
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
 


Friends of the Library Meeting

Woodmont Library

The Friends support the library and its programs.

Thursday, June 13, 2013
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
 


Cuentos en Español/Story Times in Spanish

Woodmont Library

¿Busca actividades de aprendizaje para sus infantes y preescolares?
Si esta interesado en exponer a su niño/niña a un segundo idioma o si El Español es su primer idioma acompañenos a un programa gratuito en español especialmente diseñado para los más pequeños.
Cuentos acerca de colores, formas, animales, opuestos, y más!
Hablantes de todos los idiomas son bienvenidos.

If you are interested in exposing your child to a second language or if Spanish is your first language come for a FREE program in Spanish especially designed for little ones. Stories and songs about colors, shapes, animals, opposites and more! Speakers of all languages welcome.

Saturday, June 15, 2013
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
 


Woodmont Library Garden Planting Picnic

Woodmont Library

Dig into summer reading at the Woodmont Library Garden Planting Picnic! Bring a picnic blanket and sack lunch, see what's growing, plant vegetables and enjoy refreshments. The Master Gardener will be available to answer garden questions.

Saturday, June 15, 2013
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM