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Justin Young Art Exhibit

All Day 11/1 - 12/14
Lobby Display Case at Main Branch
Program Type:
Exhibit
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Cityscapes and museum art from "Young at Art" Collection.

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Lobby Display Case
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Exhibit
Event Details:

Cityscapes and museum art from "Young at Art" Collection.

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Family Storytime

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers, Preschool
Event Details:

Join us in the Community Room for this class featuring stories, songs, and rhymes followed by gross and fine motor play all with an early literacy focus! For ages 2-6 w/adult.&n...

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

Join us in the Community Room for this class featuring stories, songs, and rhymes followed by gross and fine motor play all with an early literacy focus!

For ages 2-6 w/adult. 

 

global graphic novel book cover

Kids Graphic Novel Club Read - Global AND My Aunt Is a Monster

Thursday, November 21, 2024 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, Global by Eoin Colfer. If you need...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: School-Age Children
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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, Global by Eoin Colfer.

Jingle in the Junction

Outreach: Jingle in the Junction

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Outreach
Program Type:
Outreach
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

The West Des Moines Public Library is excited to bring our Words on Wheels vehicle out to Jingle in the Junction in Valley Junction! Our parking spot has not been finalized yet, bu...

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

The West Des Moines Public Library is excited to bring our Words on Wheels vehicle out to Jingle in the Junction in Valley Junction! Our parking spot has not been finalized yet, but once we know more, we will update this listing. 

Two flat wooden circles that are painted. The circle on the top left has a black background, a green wreath design, and white letters spelling "Joy." The circle on the bottom right has a black to light blue ombre background with black tree silhouettes.

Adult Craft Night: Painted Ornaments

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Engage your creativity. Relieve stress. Make something beautiful. Learn a new skill. You can do all this at Adult Craft Night! Enjoy a relaxing craft time just ...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Craft
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Engage your creativity.

Relieve stress.

Make something beautiful.

Learn a new skill.

You can do all this at Adult Craft Night!

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Step Back in Time: Historical Fiction book group

Thursday, November 21, 2024 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....

Closed
Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
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.

Final Friday Fiber Club

Friday, November 22, 2024 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: 8
Event Details:

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

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Family Storytime

Friday, November 22, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers, Preschool
Event Details:

Join us in the Community Room for this class featuring stories, songs, and rhymes followed by gross and fine motor play all with an early literacy focus! For ages 2-6 w/adult.&n...

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

Join us in the Community Room for this class featuring stories, songs, and rhymes followed by gross and fine motor play all with an early literacy focus!

For ages 2-6 w/adult. 

 

UnityPoint Hospice Bereavement

Friday, November 22, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Purpose of Meeting:

Bereavement Book Club *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

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

WDM Library Friends Foundation + CandleBarDSM Fundraiser

Friday, November 22, 2024 at 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Craft, Program
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a fun-filled evening at the West Des Moines Public Library! Get ready to immerse yourself in the world of scented candles at our Candle Bar DSM Event. Located at&n...

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

Join us for a fun-filled evening at the West Des Moines Public Library! Get ready to immerse yourself in the world of scented candles at our Candle Bar DSM Event.

Saturday Storytime

Saturday, November 23, 2024 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.

Woodland Park Homeowners' Association

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 9:45am - 12:00pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Purpose of Meeting:

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

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

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WDM Writer's Group

Saturday, November 23, 2024 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.

Saturday Storytime

Saturday, November 23, 2024 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.

Iowa Malayalee Association

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 12:15pm - 2:00pm
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 of Greater Iowa

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Purpose of Meeting:

Girl Scout Council Info and Registration Event Families come learn more about Girl Scouts in your area and how to get involved! *This program is not sponsored by or affiliated wi...

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

Girl Scout Council Info and Registration Event
Families come learn more about Girl Scouts in your area and how to get involved!
*This program is not sponsored by or affiliated with the West Des Moines Public Library.

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Music by Serenade

Sunday, November 24, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Performer
Age Group:
School-Age Children, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

The Library is very happy to welcome Serenade for an afternoon of enchanting music! Featuring the unique musical pairing of Denise Schmitz and Tim Cooper, Serenade will perfor...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: School-Age Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Performer
Event Details:

The Library is very happy to welcome Serenade for an afternoon of enchanting music! Featuring the unique musical pairing of Denise Schmitz and Tim Cooper, Serenade will perform beautiful ballads and more.  

Dinosaur Take Home Craft

11/25/2024 @ 9:00am to 11/27/2024 @ 5:00pm
Main Branch
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children
Event Details:

Come to the library and pick up your Dinovember take-home craft.  You can make a ______________  Available at the Children's Desk during library hours while supplies last...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:

Come to the library and pick up your Dinovember take-home craft.  You can make a ______________  Available at the Children's Desk during library hours while supplies last. 

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Brick by Brick: Building Home Knowledge -- Right Sizing

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Program
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Are you a first-time homebuyer and feeling overwhelmed by how much information is out there?  Maybe you have a house and want to sell, but don’t know what steps to take or how...

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

Are you a first-time homebuyer and feeling overwhelmed by how much information is out there?  Maybe you have a house and want to sell, but don’t know what steps to take or how to get the best price.

Book Club Social Updated Large

Book Club Social: Hybrid Edition

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:45pm
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.

West Des Moines Library Friends Foundation Meeting

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 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.  

Deer Hunters Run HOA

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 6:45pm - 8:30pm
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.

Library Closes at 5PM

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Main Branch

The Library closes at 5pm today, Wednesday.  We will be closed Thursday and Friday and will reopen at 9am on Saturday.  Happy Thanksgiving! 

Closing
Branches:
Main Branch
Description:

The Library closes at 5pm today, Wednesday.  We will be closed Thursday and Friday and will reopen at 9am on Saturday.  Happy Thanksgiving! 

Library Closed - Thanksgiving Day

All Day
Main Branch, Outreach

We will be closed Thursday and Friday of Thanksgiving, reopening regular hours on Saturday.  Happy Thanksgiving!  

Closing
Branches:
Main Branch, Outreach
Description:

We will be closed Thursday and Friday of Thanksgiving, reopening regular hours on Saturday.  Happy Thanksgiving!