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After School Adventures

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 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.

English With Friends

Friday, November 14, 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.

Group Service Project (GSP)

Wednesday, November 19, 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.

English With Friends

Friday, November 21, 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.

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WDM Writer's Group

Saturday, November 22, 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.

English With Friends

Friday, December 5, 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, December 5, 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...

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

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

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After School Adventures

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 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.

English With Friends

Friday, December 12, 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.

black/white background with date/time of event and library logo

WDM Writer's Group

Saturday, December 13, 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.

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.

English With Friends

Friday, December 19, 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.

English With Friends

English With Friends

Friday, December 26, 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.

black/white background with date/time of event and library logo

WDM Writer's Group

Saturday, December 27, 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.

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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.

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.

ASA Logo

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.

Open
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.

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.

ASA Logo

After School Adventures

Wednesday, March 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.

Open
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.

Group Service Project (GSP)

Wednesday, March 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.

ASA Logo

After School Adventures

Wednesday, April 8, 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.

Open
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.

Group Service Project (GSP)

Wednesday, April 22, 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.