Upcoming Events

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.

Join us for a very special evening of jazz enjoyment and education. Jazz trio The Thankful Band will be here to swing you through different styles of jazz in this family-friendly music appreciation event.

Are you interested in learning about rain gardens? Do you have issues with stormwater runoff on your property?

Welcome to the Academy of Fandom! We will have one session per week over six weeks on a wide variety of topics. Tonight’s topic is graphic novels. Did you know there’s a whole world beyond DC and Marvel?

Do you feel a bit overwhelmed by the 

Join us at the West Des Moines Public Library for English with Friends, a welcoming and informal conversation program.

Tech One-on-One 

Tech One-on-One 

Tech One-on-One 

Sensory Spaces are Metro area libraries offering special activities and spaces for members of the public who appreciate a sensory friendly environment.

Come one, come all to a fun family night at the library! This month we’ll be making CUSTOM buttons to personalize your bags, backpacks, and clothes. For all ages. Please register each person attending (children and adults). 

Are you looking ahead at Senior Living for yourself or a loved one, but not sure how to start your research? It can be overwhelming if you’re not sure where to begin.

Welcome to the Academy of Fandom! We will have one session per week over six weeks on a wide variety of topics. Tonight’s topic is Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Why are there so many devoted Buffyverse fans? Come find out!

Join us at the West Des Moines Public Library for English with Friends, a welcoming and informal conversation program.

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.

Historian Kent Halstead will share the story of Taoyateduta (Chief Little Crow) shot in 1863 and buried in 1971, the story of the Warrior Black Hawk’s life and imprisonment, the story of the Half-Breed Tract in Extreme Southeast Iowa.

Join Alana and Amy on Monday, April 14th 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.

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

Do you get beautiful plant catalogs and then find it hard to figure out what to plant? And what the heck is the difference in annuals and perennials?

Welcome to the Academy of Fandom! We will have one session per week over six weeks on a wide variety of topics. Tonight’s topic is Doctor Who.

Are you curious about what organ/tissue donation involves but aren’t sure where to find the best information? Do you ever wonder about the impact that a donation can make on an individual?