Banned Books Week is October 5-11, 2025. Enjoy a staff display celebrating the uniting power of books.
Bring a favorite doll/stuffed animal or use one of ours and join us for Baby Doll Storytime. This program is inspired by Dr.
Newcomers Compass Club
Our Board of Directors meet monthly to review our activities and gear the Treasurer’s report. It is a nonprofit organization with a central Iowa membership of 325.
Bring a favorite doll/stuffed animal or use one of ours and join us for Baby Doll Storytime. This program is inspired by Dr.
Newcomers Compass Club - Board Subgroup
Subcommittee of the board meeting. This will be immediately following the board meeting currently scheduled in this room.
*This program is not sponsored by or affiliated with the West Des Moines Public Library.
Join us in the Community Room after school to embark on an adventure! This month we’ll decorate a cotton tote to carry your library books, go trick-or-treating, or put whatever else you want inside! For ages 5-12, registration required.
Join us in the Community Room for this class featuring stories, songs, and rhymes followed by gross and fine motor play all with an early literacy focus!
For ages 2-6 w/adult.
Join us for Empowered Aging: Knowledge for Every Stage, a three-part series designed to help you navigate the many options for aging with confidence.
Library News
Yes! We're Participating in the Ballet Des Moines Community Ticketing Program!
We've heard your questions, and we're excited to announce that we are participating in the Ballet Des Moines Community Ticketing Program! This collaboration with the Iowa Library Association and Ballet Des Moines connects communities and lowers barriers for engaging in the arts.
