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.

Outdoor storytime, Des Moines, Summer, reading

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.

Outdoor storytime, Des Moines, Summer, reading