Name: WDM Writer's Group
Start: 2025-12-13T10:00:00-06:00
End: 2025-12-13T13:00:00-06:00
Location: West Des Moines Public Library

WDM Writer's Group

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm

Southwoods Room at Main Branch

Program Type:

Program

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

This in-person group is open to aspiring authors of all experience levels. Each participant brings an approximately 1500-word excerpt of their work-in-progress to read aloud. Fello...

Library Branch: Main Branch

Room: Southwoods Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Program

Event Details:

This in-person group is open to aspiring authors of all experience levels. Each participant brings an approximately 1500-word excerpt of their work-in-progress to read aloud.

Library Board of Trustees Monthly Meeting

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Community Room at Main Branch

Program Type:

Board Meeting

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Visit the Library Board of Trustees webpage for the meeting agenda and minutes from past meetings. The City of West Des Moines and the West Des Moines Public Library encourages ...

Library Branch: Main Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Board Meeting

Event Details:

Visit the Library Board of Trustees webpage for the meeting agenda and minutes from past meetings.

Group Service Project (GSP)

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm

StoryRoom at Main Branch

Program Type:

Program

Age Group:

Teens

Event Details:

Are you looking for a few Silver Cord, Community Service, or other volunteer hours? The Library is looking for volunteers to help with a monthly group service project. We will...

Required

Library Branch: Main Branch

Room: StoryRoom

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Program

Required

Seats Remaining: 10

Event Details:

Are you looking for a few Silver Cord, Community Service, or other volunteer hours? The Library is looking for volunteers to help with a monthly group service project. We will perform a variety of tasks.

Kids Graphic Novel Club Read

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm

Community Room at Main Branch

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

School-Age Children

Event Details:

If you like to read and talk about graphic novels, this club is for you. Join us for discussion and activities related to this month’s book, _____________ by __________. If yo...

Required

Library Branch: Main Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: School-Age Children

Program Type: Book Club

Required

Seats Remaining: 20

Event Details:

If you like to read and talk about graphic novels, this club is for you. Join us for discussion and activities related to this month’s book, _____________ by __________.

Step Back in Time: Historical Fiction book group

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Outreach

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Historical fiction is a great way to learn about people and events through stories that bring history to life. Our group discusses titles from a wide variety of time/places/people....

Required

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Outreach

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Club

Required

Seats Remaining: 22

Event Details:

Historical fiction is a great way to learn about people and events through stories that bring history to life. Our group discusses titles from a wide variety of time/places/people.

Library Closing at 5pm

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 5:00pm - 9:00pm

Main Branch

The Library will close at 5pm on December 23rd. We will be closed Dec 24-25 and reopen at 9am on Friday, December 26th. Happy Holidays!

Closing

Branches:

Main Branch

Description:

The Library will close at 5pm on December 23rd. We will be closed Dec 24-25 and reopen at 9am on Friday, December 26th. Happy Holidays!

Holiday Closing

All Day 12/24 - 12/25

Main Branch

The Library will close at 5pm on December 23rd. We will be closed Dec 24-25 and reopen at 9am on Friday, December 26th. Happy Holidays!

Closing

Branches:

Main Branch

Description:

The Library will close at 5pm on December 23rd. We will be closed Dec 24-25 and reopen at 9am on Friday, December 26th. Happy Holidays!

WDM Writer's Group

Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm

Southwoods Room at Main Branch

Program Type:

Program

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

This in-person group is open to aspiring authors of all experience levels. Each participant brings an approximately 1500-word excerpt of their work-in-progress to read aloud. Fello...

Library Branch: Main Branch

Room: Southwoods Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Program

Event Details:

This in-person group is open to aspiring authors of all experience levels. Each participant brings an approximately 1500-word excerpt of their work-in-progress to read aloud.

New Year's Eve - Library Closes at 12 noon

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 12:00pm - 9:00pm

Main Branch

The Library will close at 12 Noon for New Year's Eve. We will be closed New Year's Day, January 1st, and reopen on January 2nd. Happy New Year!

Closing

Branches:

Main Branch

Description:

The Library will close at 12 Noon for New Year's Eve. We will be closed New Year's Day, January 1st, and reopen on January 2nd. Happy New Year!

New Year's Day - Library Closed

All Day

Main Branch

The Library will close at 5pm for New Year's Eve. We will be closed New Year's Day, January 1st, and reopen on January 2nd. Happy New Year!

Closing

Branches:

Main Branch

Description:

The Library will close at 5pm for New Year's Eve. We will be closed New Year's Day, January 1st, and reopen on January 2nd. Happy New Year!

Family Night at the Library!

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Community Room at Main Branch

Age Group:

Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults

Event Details:

Join Nate for a fun family activity! We'll be doing something different each month. For all ages. Please register each person attending (children and adults). This p...

Required

Library Branch: Main Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults

Required

Seats Remaining: 20

Event Details:

Join Nate for a fun family activity! We'll be doing something different each month. For all ages. Please register each person attending (children and adults).

Tween Club Read

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm

Community Room at Main Branch

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

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 ...

Required

Library Branch: Main Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Book Club

Required

Seats Remaining: 15

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 X by Y!

YA Not Club Read

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Community Room at Main Branch

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Are you a "Grown Up" but you like to read Young Adult books? Are you looking for a book club that doesn’t take itself too seriously? Then YA Not join us for YA Not Club...

Open

Required

Open

Library Branch: Main Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Club

Required

Seats Remaining: 25

Event Details:

Are you a "Grown Up" but you like to read Young Adult books? Are you looking for a book club that doesn’t take itself too seriously? Then YA Not join us for YA Not Club Read!

After School Adventures

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 3:45pm - 4:30pm

Community Room at Main Branch

Program Type:

Program

Age Group:

School-Age Children

Event Details:

Join us in the Community Room after school to embark on an adventure! For ages 5-12, registration required.

Required

Library Branch: Main Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: School-Age Children

Program Type: Program

Required

Seats Remaining: 25

Event Details:

Join us in the Community Room after school to embark on an adventure! For ages 5-12, registration required.

Library Closed for MLK Day

All Day

Main Branch

The Library is Closed for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday. We will reopen at 9am on Tuesday.

Closing

Branches:

Main Branch

Description:

The Library is Closed for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday. We will reopen at 9am on Tuesday.

Kids Graphic Novel Club Read

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm

Community Room at Main Branch

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

School-Age Children

Event Details:

If you like to read and talk about graphic novels, this club is for you. Join us for discussion and activities related to this month’s book, _____________ by __________. If yo...

Required

Library Branch: Main Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: School-Age Children

Program Type: Book Club

Required

Seats Remaining: 20

Event Details:

If you like to read and talk about graphic novels, this club is for you. Join us for discussion and activities related to this month’s book, _____________ by __________.

Group Service Project (GSP)

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm

StoryRoom at Main Branch

Program Type:

Program

Age Group:

Teens

Event Details:

Are you looking for a few Silver Cord, Community Service, or other volunteer hours? The Library is looking for volunteers to help with a monthly group service project. We will...

Required

Library Branch: Main Branch

Room: StoryRoom

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Program

Required

Seats Remaining: 10

Event Details:

Are you looking for a few Silver Cord, Community Service, or other volunteer hours? The Library is looking for volunteers to help with a monthly group service project. We will perform a variety of tasks.

Family Night at the Library!

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Community Room at Main Branch

Age Group:

Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults

Event Details:

Join Nate for a fun family activity! We'll be doing something different each month. For all ages. Please register each person attending (children and adults). This p...

Required

Library Branch: Main Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults

Required

Seats Remaining: 20

Event Details:

Join Nate for a fun family activity! We'll be doing something different each month. For all ages. Please register each person attending (children and adults).

Tween Club Read

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm

Community Room at Main Branch

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

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 ...

Required

Library Branch: Main Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Book Club

Required

Seats Remaining: 15

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 X by Y!

After School Adventures

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 3:45pm - 4:30pm

Community Room at Main Branch

Program Type:

Program

Age Group:

School-Age Children

Event Details:

Join us in the Community Room after school to embark on an adventure! For ages 5-12, registration required.

Required

Library Branch: Main Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: School-Age Children

Program Type: Program

Required

Seats Remaining: 25

Event Details:

Join us in the Community Room after school to embark on an adventure! For ages 5-12, registration required.

YA Not Club Read

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Community Room at Main Branch

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Are you a "Grown Up" but you like to read Young Adult books? Are you looking for a book club that doesn’t take itself too seriously? Then YA Not join us for YA Not Club...

Open

Required

Open

Library Branch: Main Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Club

Required

Seats Remaining: 25

Event Details:

Are you a "Grown Up" but you like to read Young Adult books? Are you looking for a book club that doesn’t take itself too seriously? Then YA Not join us for YA Not Club Read!

Group Service Project (GSP)

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm

StoryRoom at Main Branch

Program Type:

Program

Age Group:

Teens

Event Details:

Are you looking for a few Silver Cord, Community Service, or other volunteer hours? The Library is looking for volunteers to help with a monthly group service project. We will...

Required

Library Branch: Main Branch

Room: StoryRoom

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Program

Required

Seats Remaining: 10

Event Details:

Are you looking for a few Silver Cord, Community Service, or other volunteer hours? The Library is looking for volunteers to help with a monthly group service project. We will perform a variety of tasks.

Kids Graphic Novel Club Read

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm

Community Room at Main Branch

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

School-Age Children

Event Details:

If you like to read and talk about graphic novels, this club is for you. Join us for discussion and activities related to this month’s book, _____________ by __________. If yo...

Required

Library Branch: Main Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: School-Age Children

Program Type: Book Club

Required

Seats Remaining: 20

Event Details:

If you like to read and talk about graphic novels, this club is for you. Join us for discussion and activities related to this month’s book, _____________ by __________.

Family Night at the Library!

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Community Room at Main Branch

Age Group:

Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults

Event Details:

Join Nate for a fun family activity! We'll be doing something different each month. For all ages. Please register each person attending (children and adults). This p...

Required

Library Branch: Main Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults

Required

Seats Remaining: 20

Event Details:

Join Nate for a fun family activity! We'll be doing something different each month. For all ages. Please register each person attending (children and adults).

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