Outdoor Storytime in Des Moines 2026
The weather is warming up and there are several chances to enjoy outdoor storytime in Des Moines this summer. Bring a blanket, grab lunch, and enjoy storytime outdoors. All of these dates and times are also listed on our event calendar.
Traveling Tales in the Park
Thursday’s
10:30 to 11:15 a.m.
Dates + locations are listed below
West Des Moines Parks and Recreation is excited to collaborate with the West Des Moines Public Library, bringing the Words on Wheels vehicle to West Des Moines parks every Thursday. Enjoy a free story and craft. Pre-registration is appreciated but not required. Childcare providers, please register and indicate the group size.
- 6/3 Ashawa Park
- 6/10 Willow Springs Park
- 6/17 Wild Rose Park
- 6/24 Fairmeadows Park
- 7/8 Pinedale Park
- 7/15 Scenic Valley Park
- 7/22 American Legion Park
- 7/29 Whisper Paint Park
STORIES AROUND CLIVE
Various Tuesday’s from 9:30 to 10 a.m.
Join Clive Parks & Recreation for a special storytime series in various locations around Clive this summer. Each sessions includes songs, books, rhymes, and fun! Each storytime will last about 30 minutes. This is geared towards all ages and registration is not required.
- June 2 – Walnut Ridge Park
- June 9 – Stonegate Park
- June 16 – Iowa Trust
- June 23 – Many Hands for Haiti
- June 30 – Escapology
- July 7 – Linnan Park
- July 14 – Board & Brush
- July 21 – Woodlands Creek Senior Living
WATER TALES
June 19, July 17 & August 14
10:30 to 11 a.m.
Clive Aquatic Center
The library and the aquatic center have teamed up to bring you cool summer fun! This program is free. For more information, contact Dee at [email protected] or Lindsey at [email protected]. Ages 5 and younger with caregiver (16 or older). Registration recommended.
