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Generation Rx

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

Do you have prescription medication in your home and worry about keeping it safe from children or guests in your home? Did you know that prescription drug misuse causes the la...

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

Do you have prescription medication in your home and worry about keeping it safe from children or guests in your home? Did you know that prescription drug misuse causes the largest percentage of deaths from drug overdosing?

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
WDM Library logo; SOFA logo; title of series; dates/times of each program

Retirement University: Social Security and Medicare

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

Are you thinking about retirement but find it a bit overwhelming? We invite you to attend the 3-part Retirement University programs presented by SOFA (The Society for Financial Awa...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 29
Event Details:

Are you thinking about retirement but find it a bit overwhelming? We invite you to attend the 3-part Retirement University programs presented by SOFA (The Society for Financial Awareness)!  

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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YA Not Club Read

Thursday, May 8, 2025 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
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
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!

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

Friday, May 9, 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.

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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WDM Writer's Group

Saturday, May 10, 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.

MUFON Iowa

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:30pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Purpose of Meeting:

UFO Education and recent events *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

UFO Education and recent events
*This program is not sponsored by or affiliated with the West Des Moines Public Library.

Library Closed - Mother's Day

All Day
Main Branch

We will be closed on Sunday for Mother's Day. We reopen at 9am on Monday.  

Closing
Branches:
Main Branch
Description:

We will be closed on Sunday for Mother's Day. We reopen at 9am on Monday.  

More or Less Maddy

Club Read: Hybrid Edition

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:45pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join Alana and Amy on Monday, May 12th at 7p.m. for Club Read, a book club for adults. You may join us in the Community Room at the library or through Zoom.We will b...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 29
Event Details:

Join Alana and Amy on Monday, May 12th at 7p.m. for Club Read, a book club for adults. You may join us in the Community Room at the library or through Zoom.

Outreach: Nature Storytime in the Park

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Outreach
Program Type:
Outreach
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Spend some time with the Naturalist at Raccoon River Park's Biddle Shelter! We'll enjoy nature stories and a kid-friendly craft of activity. Bring a blanket and dress for the weath...

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

Spend some time with the Naturalist at Raccoon River Park's Biddle Shelter! We'll enjoy nature stories and a kid-friendly craft of activity. Bring a blanket and dress for the weather.

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Kids Club Read - Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing

Tuesday, May 13, 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 books, this club is for you. Join us for discussion and activities related to this month's book Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing by Judy Blum...

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 books, this club is for you. Join us for discussion and activities related to this month's book Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing by Judy Blume.

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"Get Growing” with the Budding Optimist - Oh So Many Uses For Ornamental Grasses

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Program
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Are you looking for plants that offer low maintenance but have big impact in the garden? From focal interest to privacy, containers to mass planting, ornamental grasses are easy ca...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 23
Event Details:

Are you looking for plants that offer low maintenance but have big impact in the garden?

Newcomers Compass Club

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 9:30am - 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.

WDM Library logo; SOFA logo; title of series; dates/times of each program

Retirement University: Investments & Taxes

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Program
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Are you thinking about retirement but find it a bit overwhelming? We invite you to attend the 3-part Retirement University programs presented by SOFA (The Society for Financial Awa...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 29
Event Details:

Are you thinking about retirement but find it a bit overwhelming? We invite you to attend the 3-part Retirement University programs presented by SOFA (The Society for Financial Awareness)!  

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Understanding Healthcare.Gov and your Health Plans

Thursday, May 15, 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 

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Adult Craft Night - Paper Topiaries

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Millie Knee Classroom 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 for adults!  Jo...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Millie Knee Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Craft
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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, May 15, 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.

English With Friends

Friday, May 16, 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.

Paper Topiaries image

Adult Craft Day - Paper Topiaries

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Millie Knee Classroom 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 Day!Enjoy a relaxing craft time just for adults!  Join...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Millie Knee Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Craft
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Engage your creativity.

Relieve stress.

Make something beautiful.

Learn a new skill.

You can do all this at Adult Craft Day!

People We Meet at the Library

People We Meet at the Library: A Party Celebrating Emily Henry Books!

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Program
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Calling all book lovers! Join us for a fun-filled evening celebrating the heartfelt, witty, and romantic world of Emily Henry’s novels at the WDM Public Library. Whether you're a l...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Calling all book lovers! Join us for a fun-filled evening celebrating the heartfelt, witty, and romantic world of Emily Henry’s novels at the WDM Public Library.

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Tech One-on-One

Saturday, May 17, 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: 2
Event Details:

Tech One-on-One