Mary Lou Kellen - Artist Display
An artist display by Mary Lou Kellen - coiled sweetgrass and pine needle baskets
World Hijab Day
World Hijab Day
*This program is not sponsored by or affiliated with the West Des Moines Public Library.
Family Night at the Library! - Valentine Cards!
Family Night at the Library! - Valentine Cards!
Join Nate for a fun family activity! This month, we’ll get out lots of paper, stamps and other craft materials to make some amazing valentines for all the lovely people in your lives! For all ages.
Tween Club Read - Dungeon Club
If you like to read and talk about books (but you’re getting too old for our other book clubs), this club is for you. Join us for discussion and activities related to this month’s book Dungeon Club: Roll Call by Molly Knox Ostertag!
Inner Child: Beyond the Wild Things – the world of Maurice Sendak
This month, we will learn about and celebrate the genius of Maurice Sendak, one of the most influential and imaginative voices in children’s literature.
Girl Scout Troop 1614
Girl Scout Troop 1614
We will be practicing Yoga and Feb meeting agenda items.
*This program is not sponsored by or affiliated with the West Des Moines Public Library.
Friends Foundation Fundraiser: Candle Bar and Tarot Reading
Save the Date for our Candle Bar and Tarot Reading Event! Back by popular demand, join us on Wednesday, February 4 from 5:30-8 PM to make your own candle. And new this year, for $10 more participants can also have their tarot cards read!
Otherworlds: Between the Covers (and the Caves): A Dragon-Fueled Conversation
From wise and ancient guardians to fire-breathing beasts of legend, dragons have captured our imaginations for centuries.
Library News
Most Popular Books of 2025: Youth
Here are the most popular books for youth from 2025!