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Tech One-on-One

Saturday, April 19, 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...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Millie Knee Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Tech One-on-One 

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Tech One-on-One

Saturday, April 19, 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 

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Tech One-on-One

Saturday, April 19, 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...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Millie Knee Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Tech One-on-One 

Iowa Donor Network Display

All Day
Lobby Display Case at Main Branch
Program Type:
Exhibit
Age Group:
All Ages, Adults
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Lobby Display Case
Age Group: All Ages, Adults
Program Type: Exhibit
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Drop-in Activity: Poetry Terrariums

All Day 4/21 - 4/30
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).

photo of Dr. Jean Logan, photo of Broadlawns; date/time of program

Broadlawns: A Century of Caring

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Program
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Do you know the name "Broadlawns" here in Iowa but don't know much about it? We are very happy to welcome back a program from Dr. Jean Logan, who has published the book Broadl...

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

Do you know the name "Broadlawns" here in Iowa but don't know much about it? We are very happy to welcome back a program from Dr.

Iowa Donor Network Display

All Day
Lobby Display Case at Main Branch
Program Type:
Exhibit
Age Group:
All Ages, Adults
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Lobby Display Case
Age Group: All Ages, Adults
Program Type: Exhibit

West Des Moines Library Friends Foundation Meeting

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Board Meeting
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Visit the West Des Moines Library Friends Foundation webpage for more information.  

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

Visit the West Des Moines Library Friends Foundation webpage for more information.  

Booked for the Evening Author Event: Ricky Dragoni

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 6:45pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Author Event
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The WDM Library Friends Foundation is proud to present author Ricky Dragoni. Dragoni is the author of five books that he describes as "reality sprinkled with a good magical dose of...

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

The WDM Library Friends Foundation is proud to present author Ricky Dragoni. Dragoni is the author of five books that he describes as "reality sprinkled with a good magical dose of faerie dust." Wine and cheese will be served starting at 6:45 PM.

Iowa Donor Network Display

All Day
Lobby Display Case at Main Branch
Program Type:
Exhibit
Age Group:
All Ages, Adults
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Lobby Display Case
Age Group: All Ages, Adults
Program Type: Exhibit

Iowa Donor Network Display

All Day
Lobby Display Case at Main Branch
Program Type:
Exhibit
Age Group:
All Ages, Adults
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Lobby Display Case
Age Group: All Ages, Adults
Program Type: Exhibit
photo of cocktails; date/time of program

Cocktail Additions from the Garden

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Program
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Program description: Would you like to spice up your cocktail (or mocktail) with some new flavors? Come learn how you can use plants from your garden to create infused simple syrup...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Program description: Would you like to spice up your cocktail (or mocktail) with some new flavors? Come learn how you can use plants from your garden to create infused simple syrups that incorporate delicate floral and herbal flavors.

Iowa Donor Network Display

All Day
Lobby Display Case at Main Branch
Program Type:
Exhibit
Age Group:
All Ages, Adults
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Lobby Display Case
Age Group: All Ages, Adults
Program Type: Exhibit
English With Friends

English With Friends

Friday, April 25, 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.

Final Friday Fiber Club

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Millie Knee Classroom at Main Branch
Program Type:
Program
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Do you embroider, cross-stitch, crochet, or knit? All fiber artists are invited to join us for Final Friday Fiber Club, an informal opportunity to get together with other fiber art...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Millie Knee Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Do you embroider, cross-stitch, crochet, or knit?

Iowa Donor Network Display

All Day
Lobby Display Case at Main Branch
Program Type:
Exhibit
Age Group:
All Ages, Adults
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Lobby Display Case
Age Group: All Ages, Adults
Program Type: Exhibit
Adult Craft Supply Swap

Early Bird! Adult Craft Supply Swap

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Program
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Please note: the 10-10:30 am time is for Early Bird ticket holders only. Want to shop first, before the general public? Read on! Do you love arts and crafts? Do you have extra...

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

Please note: the 10-10:30 am time is for Early Bird ticket holders only. Want to shop first, before the general public? Read on! 

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WDM Writer's Group

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
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.

Adult Craft Supply Swap

Adult Craft Supply Swap

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 10:30am - 2:00pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Program
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Do you love arts and crafts? Do you have extra supplies taking up space in your home? If so, you won’t want to miss the WDM Library Adult Craft Supply Swap on Saturday, April ...

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

Do you love arts and crafts? Do you have extra supplies taking up space in your home? 

If so, you won’t want to miss the WDM Library Adult Craft Supply Swap on Saturday, April 26. 

 

Iowa Donor Network Display

All Day
Lobby Display Case at Main Branch
Program Type:
Exhibit
Age Group:
All Ages, Adults
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Lobby Display Case
Age Group: All Ages, Adults
Program Type: Exhibit

Iowa Donor Network Display

All Day
Lobby Display Case at Main Branch
Program Type:
Exhibit
Age Group:
All Ages, Adults
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Lobby Display Case
Age Group: All Ages, Adults
Program Type: Exhibit
Photo of author Brooke Van Sickle; date/time of program

The 3 Keys to Writing a Successful Children's Book that Sells to Publishers (and Readers)

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Program
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Do you have an idea for a children's book? Come learn how to turn it into a book that gets published. From award-winning author and publisher, Brooke Van Sickle will walk you throu...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Do you have an idea for a children's book? Come learn how to turn it into a book that gets published.

Social

Book Club Social: Hybrid Edition

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Millie Knee Classroom at Main Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Please join Alana and Amy to discuss what everyone has been reading and watching this month. You may join us in the Millie Knee Classroom upstairs at the library or in Zoom.Come pr...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Millie Knee Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Please join Alana and Amy to discuss what everyone has been reading and watching this month. You may join us in the Millie Knee Classroom upstairs at the library or in Zoom.

Iowa Donor Network Display

All Day
Lobby Display Case at Main Branch
Program Type:
Exhibit
Age Group:
All Ages, Adults
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Lobby Display Case
Age Group: All Ages, Adults
Program Type: Exhibit