Notary Service Suspended for May

Due to staffing changes, Notary service will not be available at the Library for the month of May, 2024.

West Des Moines City Hall offers free Notary services – please contact them ahead of time to arrange an appointment.

You can also search for Notaries in your area through the State’s Notary Search tool.

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2024 Summer Reading Display

All Day 5/11 - 6/30
Lobby Display Case at Main Branch
Program Type:
Exhibit
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

In the theme of our 2024 Summer Escape logo, come explore an explosion of comic book and super hero memorabilia in our front display case! This colorful curation was put together b...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Lobby Display Case
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Exhibit
Event Details:

In the theme of our 2024 Summer Escape logo, come explore an explosion of comic book and super hero memorabilia in our front display case! This colorful curation was put together by local artist Kyle Chizek. None of these items are for sale.

Iowa Files: Nothing Compares!

Sunday, May 19, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Program
Age Group:
All Ages, Adults
Event Details:

The Iowa State Fair is one of the oldest & largest agricultural expositions in the country! It began in 1854 and has been held on the Iowa State Fairgrounds since 1886. Mindy W...

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

The Iowa State Fair is one of the oldest & largest agricultural expositions in the country! It began in 1854 and has been held on the Iowa State Fairgrounds since 1886.

First day of Summer Escape @ West Des Moines Library!

All Day
Main Branch
Program Type:
Program
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Registration begins May 20 for our 2024 Summer Escape at the library! Sign up today online or via the Beanstack app (for iOS or Android). For information on registering groups (suc...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Age Group: All Ages, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Program
Event Details:

Registration begins May 20 for our 2024 Summer Escape at the library!

Model Trains in Library Display Case

All Day 7/15 - 8/5
Lobby Display Case at Main Branch
Program Type:
Exhibit
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

In preparation of our annual Model Trains event, enjoy a display of model trains.

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Lobby Display Case
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Exhibit
Event Details:

In preparation of our annual Model Trains event, enjoy a display of model trains.

iowa cubs logo

Iowa Cubs Homerun Reader Game

Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Outreach
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

When you finish the summer reading goal of 30 days of reading, you will receive a general admission ticket to the Iowa Cubs game on Thursday, August 1 at 6:38pm.  Bring your r...

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

When you finish the summer reading goal of 30 days of reading, you will receive a general admission ticket to the Iowa Cubs game on Thursday, August 1 at 6:38pm.  Bring your reading logs to the library before Aug.

artist illustration

"Little Hidden Stories" by Sadagat Aliyeva

All Day 8/6 - 8/25
Lobby Display Case at Main Branch
Program Type:
Exhibit
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Enjoy a collection of digital illustrations by Sadagat Aliyeva. Artist Statement:  Little Hidden Stories We all have been children once. Throughout life we carry them...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Lobby Display Case
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Exhibit
Event Details:

Enjoy a collection of digital illustrations by Sadagat Aliyeva.

Artist Statement: 

Little Hidden Stories

artist illustration

Justin Young Art Exhibit

All Day 11/1 - 12/14
Lobby Display Case at Main Branch
Program Type:
Exhibit
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Cityscapes and museum art from "Young at Art" Collection.

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Lobby Display Case
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Exhibit
Event Details:

Cityscapes and museum art from "Young at Art" Collection.

Model Trains in Library Display Case

All Day 12/15 - 1/21
Lobby Display Case at Main Branch
Program Type:
Exhibit
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

In preparation of our annual Model Trains event, enjoy a display of model trains.

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Lobby Display Case
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Exhibit
Event Details:

In preparation of our annual Model Trains event, enjoy a display of model trains.

image of flower with bee

Katie Kitterman: Capturing Nature's Beauty Through Lens

All Day 2/1 - 2/28
Lobby Display Case at Main Branch
Program Type:
Exhibit
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Katie Kitterman: Capturing Nature's Beauty Through Lens Deeply connected to nature, Katie Kitterman finds inspiration in the delicate elegance of flowers. Seamlessly blending he...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Lobby Display Case
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Exhibit
Event Details:

Katie Kitterman: Capturing Nature's Beauty Through Lens