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.

Library Card Sign-Up Month Display

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Exhibit

Age Group:

All Ages
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September is Library Card Sign-Up Month! This year, the American Library Association is partnering with the movie Elemental for the theme of the month. "Get in Your Element this September—sign up for a library card! From borrowing books, ebooks, and museum passes to getting homework help, learning new skills, or attending story time, a library card helps you do more of what you enjoy. Get a library card and dive into a new hobby. A library card is your most important school supply—it's elemental, really—and everyone should have one!"

You'll see that the front display case has been transformed into a Library Periodic Table of Elements. Let us know- which elements do you love about the library? Here's how you can show us: 

  1. Snap a pic or shoot a video showcasing what you love about the library or choose a library element that best applies to you.

  2. Post to Instagram, X, or on the I Love Libraries Facebook page with the hashtag #HowILibrary.

  3. Tag the WDM Public Library and your friends to help spread the word!

What's in it for you? In addition to the gratification of supporting libraries, there’s also a chance to win great prizes. One randomly selected winner will receive a $150 gift card, and three second-place winners will receive a poster of their choice from the ALA Store.