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“WHO-WHO-WHO” had fun at the Des Moines Public Library this morning?

Well, of course, lots of families had fun!

The librarians warned me about getting too close to any of the low-hanging stars!

Apparently, the cow that jumped over the moon doesn’t usually watch where he’s jumping. If you get too close to the stars and the moon you might get kicked!

Later in the day, there was a slight “disturbance in the Force” at the Milo Public Library.

However, it was nothing to be [...]

If you had trouble finding a parking spot next to the Ames Public Library today, this is the reason why!

The citizens of Ames love story time and they also love participating in the summer reading program!

After performing in front of such big crowds, I knew it was “time” for a quick break.

That’s right, it was time to kick back and have a story told to me by Smyles the library dog!

However, I couldn’t sit back and relax for long because [...]

Things got so crazy at the Des Moines Public Library this morning that we had to hire a few extra super heroes to contain the crowds.

I always love it when fellow super heroes show up to help with a big audience. It helps me keep my cool.

Super heroes come in all shapes and sizes. As you can see, they also wear many different types of outfits to strike fear into the hearts of villains.

But you don’t need a [...]

Every year Clifford and I get another year older, but why am I the only one that seems to age?

Thanks to everyone who came out to the Des Moines Public Libraries to celebrate Clifford’s Birthday.

There were lots of Clifford hugs!

And lots of Clifford art.

After nine story times, Clifford gets to sit back and relax for another year.

Maybe he’ll take a cruise on this pirate ship!

Dan’s Wise Advice of the Day: Thumb tacks are never meant to tack up thumbs.

Join me in celebrating Clifford’s Birthday this February! Here are the locations Clifford and I will share stories and adventure.
February 8- South Side Library - Des Moines - 6:30 p.m.

February 9- North Side Library - Des Moines - 10:30 a.m.

February 9- Franklin Avenue Library - Des Moines (Merle Hay Mall) 4 p.m.

February 10- Forest Avenue Library - Des Moines - 10:15 a.m.

February 11- East Side Library - Des Moines - 10:30 a.m.

February 11- Franklin Avenue Library - Des Moines (Merle Hay [...]