Young Women's Resource Center

Young Women's Resource Center The YWRC provides a variety of programs for girls and young women ages 10 – 24.

Programs are centered on building resiliency, self-esteem, positive decision making, healthy relationships, and the ability to identify and pursue their goals.

Join us in the Teen Zone at Pridefest this Saturday! Stop by for DIY Zines and Affirmation Cards, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. - al...
06/12/2026

Join us in the Teen Zone at Pridefest this Saturday! Stop by for DIY Zines and Affirmation Cards, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. - all FREE. We'll be located near the corner of East 5th and Walnut streets (near the food trucks). We hope to see you there!

The team is all ready for our first week of Summer Group next week! ☀️ There are a few spots a available during most upc...
06/05/2026

The team is all ready for our first week of Summer Group next week! ☀️ There are a few spots a available during most upcoming weeks. Check it out at YWRC.org/summer or at the link in bio.

Summer Program is FREE. Lunch and snacks are provided. Transportation can be provided for those within 7 miles of the YWRC.

Our garden space is getting a much needed makeover! We can’t wait to see it full of watermelon, tomatoes, and peppers! 🍉...
06/04/2026

Our garden space is getting a much needed makeover! We can’t wait to see it full of watermelon, tomatoes, and peppers! 🍉🍅🫑

Thank you! The results are in: the spring YWRC Book Sale raised $172,000 for local girls and young women! Thank you to a...
05/29/2026

Thank you! The results are in: the spring YWRC Book Sale raised $172,000 for local girls and young women! Thank you to all the volunteers, donors, and shoppers who made this community event a success. Save the fall sale dates: October 15 - 19, 2026.

Reminder - book drop off is open this weekend (Saturday, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. and Sunday 1 - 4 p.m. at 1901 Bell Avenue, Suite 7, Des Moines, IA 50315). Details here: https://iowasbiggestbooksale.org/donations.

Summer Programs begin in just TWO WEEKS! Summer Programs last Monday - Friday, 12 - 4 p.m. for one week. Groups are base...
05/26/2026

Summer Programs begin in just TWO WEEKS! Summer Programs last Monday - Friday, 12 - 4 p.m. for one week. Groups are based on age and available for those going into 3rd through 12th grades. For more information and to sign up, visit https://ywrc.org/programs/summer.

05/25/2026

That’s a wrap!!! ✨ THANK YOU to everyone who joined us for the spring 2026 YWRC Book Sale! Save the dates for this fall: October 15 - 19, 2026 at the 4H Building at the Iowa State Fairgrounds. (Stay tuned to learn how much you raised for local girls and young women!)

Iowa's Biggest Book Sale

05/24/2026

⭐️ Sunday is 50% off day! ⭐️ Open 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. in the 4H Exhibits Building of the Iowa State Fairgrounds. Items go quickly on discount days - shop early for yourself, for gifts, for a great cause.

Iowa's Biggest Book Sale

05/24/2026

You know the YWRC Book Sale - Spring 2026 has books, but do you realize how many types and other items are offered?! Here’s a glimpse at some of the items still available. BONUS: Discount days begin tomorrow! Sunday is 50% off and Monday is 75% off. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. each day in the 4H Building of the Iowa State Fairgrounds. Iowa's Biggest Book Sale

Scenes from opening day! ✨ Thank you to everyone who volunteered and shopped. You are making a significant difference fo...
05/22/2026

Scenes from opening day! ✨ Thank you to everyone who volunteered and shopped. You are making a significant difference for local girls and young women, and we are grateful.

Have photos from the sale? Tag us - we’d love to see what you chose!

We’re open again tomorrow/Friday, 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. (free admission) in the 4H Building at the Iowa State Fairgrounds. Concessions are also open - why not make a whole day of it?!

Iowa's Biggest Book Sale

05/21/2026

Today’s the day! 🎉 Doors open at 3:00 p.m. We’ve got current must-reads all the way back to books published in the 1700s. Music, art, movies, puzzles, games, collectibles, surprise boxes, and more! See you soon!

Hours:
• Thursday ($20 admission): 3 - 9 p.m.
• Friday: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
• Saturday, Sunday, & Monday: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

More details at ywrcbooksale.org / link in bio.

Iowa's Biggest Book Sale

Address

818 5th Avenue
Des Moines, IA
50309

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm

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