This event is in the "Adults" group. May 10 2025 Sat WDM Writer's Group 10:00am - 1:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. May 10 2025 Sat WDM Writer's Group 10:00am - 1:00pm 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.
May 11 2025 Sun Library Closed - Mother's Day All Day Closing May 11 2025 Sun Closing Library Closed - Mother's Day All Day Branches: Main Branch Description: We will be closed on Sunday for Mother's Day. We reopen at 9am on Monday.
This event is in the "School-Age Children" group. May 13 2025 Tue Kids Club Read - Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing 4:15pm - 5:00pm School-Age Children Registration This event is in the "School-Age Children" group. May 13 2025 Tue Kids Club Read - Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing 4:15pm - 5:00pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: School-Age Children Program Type: Book Club Registration 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. May 18 2025 Sun Iowa Files: Women's Correction in Iowa 2:30pm - 3:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. May 18 2025 Sun Iowa Files: Women's Correction in Iowa 2:30pm - 3:30pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Program Event Details: This joint library-Historical Society event is free and open to the public thanks to the support of West Des Moines Historical Society Members, EMC Insurance Foundation, the West Des Moines Library Friends Foundation and the Iowa Arts Council.&nbs
This event is in the "Adults" group. May 20 2025 Tue Library Board of Trustees Monthly Meeting 5:00pm - 7:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. May 20 2025 Tue Library Board of Trustees Monthly Meeting 5:00pm - 7:00pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Board Meeting Event Details: Visit the Library Board of Trustees webpage for the meeting agenda and minutes from past meetings.
This event is in the "School-Age Children" group. May 22 2025 Thu Kids Graphic Novel Club Read 4:15pm - 5:00pm School-Age Children Registration This event is in the "School-Age Children" group. May 22 2025 Thu Kids Graphic Novel Club Read 4:15pm - 5:00pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: School-Age Children Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Seats Remaining: 20 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, Shakti by SJ Sindu.
This event is in the "Adults" group. May 24 2025 Sat WDM Writer's Group 10:00am - 1:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. May 24 2025 Sat WDM Writer's Group 10:00am - 1:00pm 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.
May 25 - 26 2025 Library Closed - Memorial Weekend All Day 5/25 - 5/26 Closing May 25 - 26 2025 Closing Library Closed - Memorial Weekend All Day 5/25 - 5/26 Branches: Main Branch Description: The Library is closed Sunday and Monday of Memorial Weekend. We reopen at 9am on Tuesday with Summer Hours.
This event is in the "Adults" group. May 27 2025 Tue West Des Moines Library Friends Foundation Meeting 5:30pm - 6:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. May 27 2025 Tue West Des Moines Library Friends Foundation Meeting 5:30pm - 6:30pm 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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Babies" group. This event is in the "Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "School-Age Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 2 2025 Mon Registration for June Programs All Day All Ages, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Babies" group. This event is in the "Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "School-Age Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 2 2025 Mon Registration for June Programs All Day Library Branch: Main Branch Age Group: All Ages, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults Event Details: Registration begins at 9:00am today for programs at the Library. You may register in person, on the library's online calendar, or by phone. Youth programs - youthservices@wdm.iowa.gov - 515.222.3405
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 6 2025 Fri Friday Take Home Craft for Adults All Day Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 6 2025 Fri Friday Take Home Craft for Adults All Day Library Branch: Main Branch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Craft Event Details: On the 1st Friday of each month we will provide a craft project for adults to take home and enjoy. Available at the Adult Services Desk during library hours while supplies last.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 12 2025 Thu YA Not Club Read 6:30pm - 8:00pm Adults Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 12 2025 Thu YA Not Club Read 6:30pm - 8:00pm Open Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Seats Remaining: 25 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!
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 14 2025 Sat WDM Writer's Group 10:00am - 1:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 14 2025 Sat WDM Writer's Group 10:00am - 1:00pm 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 17 2025 Tue Library Board of Trustees Monthly Meeting 5:00pm - 7:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 17 2025 Tue Library Board of Trustees Monthly Meeting 5:00pm - 7:00pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Board Meeting Event Details: Visit the Library Board of Trustees webpage for the meeting agenda and minutes from past meetings.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 24 2025 Tue West Des Moines Library Friends Foundation Meeting 5:30pm - 6:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 24 2025 Tue West Des Moines Library Friends Foundation Meeting 5:30pm - 6:30pm 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 28 2025 Sat WDM Writer's Group 10:00am - 1:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 28 2025 Sat WDM Writer's Group 10:00am - 1:00pm 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.
Jul 4 2025 Fri Independence Day - Library Closed All Day Closing Jul 4 2025 Fri Closing Independence Day - Library Closed All Day Branches: Main Branch Description: The Library will be closed on July 4th for the Independence Day holiday. We will reopen on Saturday at 10am.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 10 2025 Thu YA Not Club Read 6:30pm - 8:00pm Adults Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 10 2025 Thu YA Not Club Read 6:30pm - 8:00pm Open Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Seats Remaining: 25 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!
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 11 2025 Fri Friday Take Home Craft for Adults All Day Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 11 2025 Fri Friday Take Home Craft for Adults All Day Library Branch: Main Branch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Craft Event Details: On the 1st Friday of each month we will provide a craft project for adults to take home and enjoy. Available at the Adult Services Desk during library hours while supplies last.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 12 2025 Sat WDM Writer's Group 10:00am - 1:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 12 2025 Sat WDM Writer's Group 10:00am - 1:00pm 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 15 2025 Tue Library Board of Trustees Monthly Meeting 5:00pm - 7:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 15 2025 Tue Library Board of Trustees Monthly Meeting 5:00pm - 7:00pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Board Meeting Event Details: Visit the Library Board of Trustees webpage for the meeting agenda and minutes from past meetings.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 26 2025 Sat WDM Writer's Group 10:00am - 1:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 26 2025 Sat WDM Writer's Group 10:00am - 1:00pm 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 1 2025 Fri Friday Take Home Craft for Adults All Day Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 1 2025 Fri Friday Take Home Craft for Adults All Day Library Branch: Main Branch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Craft Event Details: On the 1st Friday of each month we will provide a craft project for adults to take home and enjoy. Available at the Adult Services Desk during library hours while supplies last.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 9 2025 Sat WDM Writer's Group 10:00am - 1:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 9 2025 Sat WDM Writer's Group 10:00am - 1:00pm 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.