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Music from The Thankful Band Jazz trio

Monday, March 31, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Performer
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a very special evening of jazz enjoyment and education. Jazz trio The Thankful Band will be here to swing you through different styles of jazz in this family-friendly m...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Performer
Event Details:

Join us for a very special evening of jazz enjoyment and education. Jazz trio The Thankful Band will be here to swing you through different styles of jazz in this family-friendly music appreciation event.

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Drop-in Activity: Poetry Terrariums

All Day 4/1 - 4/19
Main Branch
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

In April, we invite you to make your own Poetry Terrarium. Just what is a Poetry Terrarium? It combines snips of words and poetry in a small, clear box with tiny found objects (lik...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:

In April, we invite you to make your own Poetry Terrarium. Just what is a Poetry Terrarium? It combines snips of words and poetry in a small, clear box with tiny found objects (like keys or lego pieces).

blue cover with white font for title "Lasagna Means I Love You". numerous different pasta/italian dishes are shown. there are hands taking a phone picture of a lasagna.

Tween Club Read - Lasagna Means I Love You

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
School-Age Children, Teens
Event Details:

If you like to read and talk about books (but you’re getting too old for our other book clubs), this club is for you. Join us for discussion and activities related to this month’s ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: School-Age Children, Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

If you like to read and talk about books (but you’re getting too old for our other book clubs), this club is for you. Join us for discussion and activities related to this month’s book Lasagna Means I Love You by Kate O'Shaughnessy!

Introduction to Rain Gardens

Introduction to Rain Gardens and Functional Landscaping

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Program
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Are you interested in learning about rain gardens? Do you have issues with stormwater runoff on your property? Come and learn about how adding a rain garden is one functional lands...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Program
Event Details:

Are you interested in learning about rain gardens? Do you have issues with stormwater runoff on your property?

Library & Public Safety Station No. 22 Improvements - PreBid Meeting

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Purpose of Meeting:

*This program is not sponsored by or affiliated with the West Des Moines Public Library.

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

*This program is not sponsored by or affiliated with the West Des Moines Public Library.

Girl Scouts Troop 1430

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Purpose of Meeting:

*This program is not sponsored by or affiliated with the West Des Moines Public Library.

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

*This program is not sponsored by or affiliated with the West Des Moines Public Library.

Academy of Fandom at the West Des Moines Public Library

Academy of Fandom: Graphic Novels

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Program
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Welcome to the Academy of Fandom! We will have one session per week over six weeks on a wide variety of topics. Tonight’s topic is graphic novels. Did you know there’s a whole worl...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Welcome to the Academy of Fandom! We will have one session per week over six weeks on a wide variety of topics. Tonight’s topic is graphic novels. Did you know there’s a whole world beyond DC and Marvel?

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Understanding Healthcare.Gov and your Health Plans

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Program
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Do you feel a bit overwhelmed by the Healthcare.gov site? Worry that you might not get the right health insurance for your needs? Join us for this program and learn how to nav...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Program
Event Details:

Do you feel a bit overwhelmed by the 

Hickory Hills

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Purpose of Meeting:

HOA Meeting *This program is not sponsored by or affiliated with the West Des Moines Public Library.

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

HOA Meeting
*This program is not sponsored by or affiliated with the West Des Moines Public Library.

Department of Education

Friday, April 4, 2025 at 9:00am - 3:00pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Purpose of Meeting:

*This program is not sponsored by or affiliated with the West Des Moines Public Library.

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

*This program is not sponsored by or affiliated with the West Des Moines Public Library.

English With Friends

Friday, April 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Southwoods Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Program
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us at the West Des Moines Public Library for English with Friends, a welcoming and informal conversation program. Designed for adult English learners of all levels, this free ...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Southwoods Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Program
Event Details:

Join us at the West Des Moines Public Library for English with Friends, a welcoming and informal conversation program.

Saturday Storytime

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
StoryRoom at Main Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Event Details:

Drop in and join us in the storyroom for Saturday Storytime! Build a lifetime love of books and reading as we share stories, songs, and interactive rhymes with an early l...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: StoryRoom
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Drop in and join us in the storyroom for Saturday Storytime! Build a lifetime love of books and reading as we share stories, songs, and interactive rhymes with an early literacy focus. For ages 0-6 w/adult. No registration.

tech one on one saturday poster

Tech One-on-One

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Millie Knee Classroom at Main Branch
Program Type:
Program
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Tech One-on-One Do you have a specific computer, mobile device, or other technology related questions?  We are here to help!  Sign up for a 30 minute private se...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Millie Knee Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Tech One-on-One 

Hermitage Townhome Association

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Purpose of Meeting:

Owners Association Annual Meeting *This program is not sponsored by or affiliated with the West Des Moines Public Library.

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

Owners Association Annual Meeting
*This program is not sponsored by or affiliated with the West Des Moines Public Library.

Saturday Storytime

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
StoryRoom at Main Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Event Details:

Drop in and join us in the storyroom for Saturday Storytime! Build a lifetime love of books and reading as we share stories, songs, and interactive rhymes with an early l...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: StoryRoom
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Drop in and join us in the storyroom for Saturday Storytime! Build a lifetime love of books and reading as we share stories, songs, and interactive rhymes with an early literacy focus. For ages 0-6 w/adult. No registration.

tech one on one saturday poster

Tech One-on-One

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Millie Knee Classroom at Main Branch
Program Type:
Program
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Tech One-on-One Do you have a specific computer, mobile device, or other technology related questions?  We are here to help!  Sign up for a 30 minute private se...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Millie Knee Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Tech One-on-One 

tech one on one saturday poster

Tech One-on-One

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Millie Knee Classroom at Main Branch
Program Type:
Program
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Tech One-on-One Do you have a specific computer, mobile device, or other technology related questions?  We are here to help!  Sign up for a 30 minute private se...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Millie Knee Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Tech One-on-One 

Central Iowa NSBE and Heart of Iowa SWE

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Purpose of Meeting:

Central Iowa NSBE and Heart of Iowa SWE would like to have a joint event on the topic of Entrepreneurship. This will be a panel discussion on the topic potentially followed by spee...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

Central Iowa NSBE and Heart of Iowa SWE would like to have a joint event on the topic of Entrepreneurship. This will be a panel discussion on the topic potentially followed by speed networking.

Sensory Spaces West Des Moines Public Library

Sensory Spaces w/ ARL TheraPets

Sunday, April 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Program
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Sensory Spaces are Metro area libraries offering special activities and spaces for members of the public who appreciate a sensory friendly environment. While individuals and famili...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: All Ages, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Program
Event Details:

Sensory Spaces are Metro area libraries offering special activities and spaces for members of the public who appreciate a sensory friendly environment.

sheep and lamb reading a book

Lapsit Storytime

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
StoryRoom at Main Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies
Event Details:

Using puppets, rhymes, songs, and short stories, we will engage baby and caregiver in language-rich activities designed for pre-walking babies. We will spotlight sensory stimulatio...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: StoryRoom
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Using puppets, rhymes, songs, and short stories, we will engage baby and caregiver in language-rich activities designed for pre-walking babies.

sheep and lamb reading a book

Lapsit Storytime

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
StoryRoom at Main Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies
Event Details:

Using puppets, rhymes, songs, and short stories, we will engage baby and caregiver in language-rich activities designed for pre-walking babies. We will spotlight sensory stimulatio...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: StoryRoom
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Using puppets, rhymes, songs, and short stories, we will engage baby and caregiver in language-rich activities designed for pre-walking babies.

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Family Night at the Library! - Buttons!

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Program
Age Group:
Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Come one, come all to a fun family night at the library! This month we’ll be making CUSTOM buttons to personalize your bags, backpacks, and clothes. For all ages. Please register e...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Come one, come all to a fun family night at the library! This month we’ll be making CUSTOM buttons to personalize your bags, backpacks, and clothes. For all ages. Please register each person attending (children and adults). 

Picture of Mother Goose

Toddler Storytime

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
StoryRoom at Main Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers
Event Details:

Simple stories, gentle tunes, flannel boards, and nursery rhymes. Each week we will incorporate activities that emphasize and reinforce body part identification, counting, rhythm, ...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: StoryRoom
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Simple stories, gentle tunes, flannel boards, and nursery rhymes.

Picture of Mother Goose

Toddler Storytime

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
StoryRoom at Main Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers
Event Details:

Simple stories, gentle tunes, flannel boards, and nursery rhymes. Each week we will incorporate activities that emphasize and reinforce body part identification, counting, rhythm, ...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: StoryRoom
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Simple stories, gentle tunes, flannel boards, and nursery rhymes.