Iowa Files: Over the Hill to the Poor Farm
Poor farms were residential institutions, often operated by counties, that provided basic social services and housing for the poor, disabled, and elderly during the 19th and early 20th centuries.
Lapsit Storytime
Using puppets, rhymes, songs, and short stories, we will engage baby and caregiver in language-rich activities designed for pre-walking babies.
Lapsit Storytime
Using puppets, rhymes, songs, and short stories, we will engage baby and caregiver in language-rich activities designed for pre-walking babies.
In the Stacks: Carol Roh Spaulding
The Library is very happy to welcome author Carol Roh Spaulding! She will talk about how and why she did the research for her historical novel, Helen Button.
Toddler Storytime
Simple stories, gentle tunes, flannel boards, and nursery rhymes.
Toddler Storytime
Simple stories, gentle tunes, flannel boards, and nursery rhymes.
Library Board of Trustees Monthly Meeting
Visit the Library Board of Trustees webpage for the meeting agenda and minutes from past meetings.
Pheasant Ridge HOA
Pheasant Ridge HOA
*This program is not sponsored by or affiliated with the West Des Moines Public Library.
Library News
A New Library Catalog Is Coming Soon!
We’re getting ready to launch a whole new online catalog experience and we can’t wait to share it with you!