Upcoming Events

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.