Outdoor Storytime in Des Moines 2025
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
Fairytale Time in the Park is getting an upgrade! 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.
- 6/5 Brookview Park
- 6/12 Crossroads Park
- 6/19 Pearson park
- 6/26 Jaycee Park
- 7/10 Kiwanis Park
- 7/17 Woodland Hills Park
- 7/24 Peony park
- 7/31 Maple Grove Park
STORIES IN THE PARK
Friday’s at 10:30 a.m.
Clive Parks & Recreation is heading to various parks around Clive this summer! Join on Fridays at 10:30 a.m. for a storytime full of music, movement, stories and fun. Be sure to bring a blanket to sit on in the grass. For more information, contact Dee at dshalondeur@cityofclive. com. Ages 0 – 7 (with an adult) Registration recommended to receive cancellation information due to weather
- June 13 at Greenbelt Park
- July 11 at Country Club Glen
STORY TIME IN THE PARK
Tuesdays from 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
May 6 – May 27
Raccoon River Park; Biddle Rotary Shelter
Spend some time with the Naturalist at Raccoon River Park’s Biddle Shelter! You will enjoy nature stories and a kid-friendly craft or activity. Bring a blanket and dress for the weather. The West Des Moines Public Library’s Words on Wheels Truck will also be there with books to check out.
WATER TALES
June 27 & July 28
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 dshalondeur@cityofclive.com, or Lindsey at lphelps@cityofclive.com. Ages 5 and younger with caregiver (16 or older) Registration recommended.
