Event List

image of 2 poetry terrariums; date and info about program

Drop-in Activity: Poetry Terrariums

All Day 4/21 - 4/30

Main Branch

Program Type:

Craft

Age Group:

Adults

In April, we invite you to make your own Poetry Terrarium. Just what is a Poetry Terrarium? It combines snips of words and poetry in a small, clear box with tiny found objects (like keys or lego pieces).

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Library Branch: Main Branch

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Craft

Event Details:

In April, we invite you to make your own Poetry Terrarium. Just what is a Poetry Terrarium? It combines snips of words and poetry in a small, clear box with tiny found objects (like keys or lego pieces).

Iowa Donor Network Display

All Day

Lobby Display Case at Main Branch

Program Type:

Exhibit

Age Group:

All Ages, Adults

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Library Branch: Main Branch

Room: Lobby Display Case

Age Group: All Ages, Adults

Program Type: Exhibit

Photo of author Brooke Van Sickle; date/time of program

The 3 Keys to Writing a Successful Children's Book that Sells to Publishers (and Readers)

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Community Room at Main Branch

Program Type:

Program

Age Group:

Adults

Do you have an idea for a children's book? Come learn how to turn it into a book that gets published.

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Registration Required

Closed

Library Branch: Main Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Program

Registration Required

Event Details:

Do you have an idea for a children's book? Come learn how to turn it into a book that gets published.

Book Club Social: Hybrid Edition

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Millie Knee Classroom at Main Branch

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Adults

Please join Alana and Amy to discuss what everyone has been reading and watching this month. You may join us in the Millie Knee Classroom upstairs at the library or in Zoom.

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Register Now

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Main Branch

Room: Millie Knee Classroom

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Club

Registration Required

Event Details:

Please join Alana and Amy to discuss what everyone has been reading and watching this month. You may join us in the Millie Knee Classroom upstairs at the library or in Zoom.

Iowa Donor Network Display

All Day

Lobby Display Case at Main Branch

Program Type:

Exhibit

Age Group:

All Ages, Adults

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Library Branch: Main Branch

Room: Lobby Display Case

Age Group: All Ages, Adults

Program Type: Exhibit

Youth Justice Intiative - Advisory Group

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 10:30am - 1:30pm

Community Room at Main Branch

Purpose of Meeting:

*This program is not sponsored by or affiliated with the West Des Moines Public Library.

Library Branch: Main Branch

Room: Community Room

Purpose of Meeting

*This program is not sponsored by or affiliated with the West Des Moines Public Library.

Teen Board Games and Puzzles

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Teen Center at Main Branch

Program Type:

Program

Age Group:

Teens

Grab a friend and join us in the Teen Center for some board game competitions or friendly puzzle collaboration!

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Library Branch: Main Branch

Room: Teen Center

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Program

Event Details:

Grab a friend and join us in the Teen Center for some board game competitions or friendly puzzle collaboration!

Townhomes at Jordan Creek

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Community Room at Main Branch

Purpose of Meeting:

*This program is not sponsored by or affiliated with the West Des Moines Public Library.

Library Branch: Main Branch

Room: Community Room

Purpose of Meeting

*This program is not sponsored by or affiliated with the West Des Moines Public Library.

Iowa Donor Network Display

All Day

Lobby Display Case at Main Branch

Program Type:

Exhibit

Age Group:

All Ages, Adults

View Details

Library Branch: Main Branch

Room: Lobby Display Case

Age Group: All Ages, Adults

Program Type: Exhibit

Heartland AEA Early Childhood Team

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 11:00am - 2:30pm

Community Room at Main Branch

Purpose of Meeting:

*This program is not sponsored by or affiliated with the West Des Moines Public Library.

Library Branch: Main Branch

Room: Community Room

Purpose of Meeting

*This program is not sponsored by or affiliated with the West Des Moines Public Library.

After School Adventures - May Baskets!

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:30pm

Community Room at Main Branch

Program Type:

Program

Age Group:

School-Age Children

Join us in the Community Room after school to embark on an adventure! Celebrate spring as we make our own paper May baskets! We’ll have supplies and directions to make several baskets that you can leave for people on May Day.

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Register Now

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Main Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: School-Age Children

Program Type: Program

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us in the Community Room after school to embark on an adventure! Celebrate spring as we make our own paper May baskets! We’ll have supplies and directions to make several baskets that you can leave for people on May Day.

Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Community Room at Main Branch

Purpose of Meeting:

Girl Scout Info meeting for pre-k and K girls *This program is not sponsored by or affiliated with the West Des Moines Public Library.

Library Branch: Main Branch

Room: Community Room

Purpose of Meeting

Girl Scout Info meeting for pre-k and K girls
*This program is not sponsored by or affiliated with the West Des Moines Public Library.

Iowa Donor Network Display

All Day

Lobby Display Case at Main Branch

Program Type:

Exhibit

Age Group:

All Ages, Adults

View Details

Library Branch: Main Branch

Room: Lobby Display Case

Age Group: All Ages, Adults

Program Type: Exhibit

Iowa Donor Network Display

All Day

Lobby Display Case at Main Branch

Program Type:

Exhibit

Age Group:

All Ages, Adults

View Details

Library Branch: Main Branch

Room: Lobby Display Case

Age Group: All Ages, Adults

Program Type: Exhibit

English With Friends

Friday, May 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Southwoods Room at Main Branch

Program Type:

Program

Age Group:

Adults

Join us at the West Des Moines Public Library for English with Friends, a welcoming and informal conversation program.

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Library Branch: Main Branch

Room: Southwoods Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Program

Event Details:

Join us at the West Des Moines Public Library for English with Friends, a welcoming and informal conversation program.

Iowa Donor Network Display

All Day

Lobby Display Case at Main Branch

Program Type:

Exhibit

Age Group:

All Ages, Adults

View Details

Library Branch: Main Branch

Room: Lobby Display Case

Age Group: All Ages, Adults

Program Type: Exhibit

Tech One-on-One

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Millie Knee Classroom at Main Branch

Program Type:

Program

Age Group:

Adults

Tech One-on-One

Open

Register Now

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Main Branch

Room: Millie Knee Classroom

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Program

Registration Required

Event Details:

Tech One-on-One

Tech One-on-One

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am

Millie Knee Classroom at Main Branch

Program Type:

Program

Age Group:

Adults

Tech One-on-One

Open

Register Now

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Main Branch

Room: Millie Knee Classroom

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Program

Registration Required

Event Details:

Tech One-on-One

Tech One-on-One

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am

Millie Knee Classroom at Main Branch

Program Type:

Program

Age Group:

Adults

Tech One-on-One

Open

Register Now

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Main Branch

Room: Millie Knee Classroom

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Program

Registration Required

Event Details:

Tech One-on-One

Local Playwright Readings by William Johnson

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm

Community Room at Main Branch

Purpose of Meeting:

Playwright Readings of two comedies: My Previous Life and Taffy and The Time Machine, actors needed.*This program is not sponsored by or affiliated with the West Des Moines Public ...

Library Branch: Main Branch

Room: Community Room

Purpose of Meeting

Playwright Readings of two comedies: My Previous Life and Taffy and The Time Machine, actors needed.

*This program is not sponsored by or affiliated with the West Des Moines Public Library.

Iowa Donor Network Display

All Day

Lobby Display Case at Main Branch

Program Type:

Exhibit

Age Group:

All Ages, Adults

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Library Branch: Main Branch

Room: Lobby Display Case

Age Group: All Ages, Adults

Program Type: Exhibit

Filipino-American Association of Iowa

Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:45pm

Community Room at Main Branch

Purpose of Meeting:

Rehearsal for cultural dance presentation for Asian Festival. *This program is not sponsored by or affiliated with the West Des Moines Public Library.

Library Branch: Main Branch

Room: Community Room

Purpose of Meeting

Rehearsal for cultural dance presentation for Asian Festival.
*This program is not sponsored by or affiliated with the West Des Moines Public Library.

Iowa Donor Network Display

All Day

Lobby Display Case at Main Branch

Program Type:

Exhibit

Age Group:

All Ages, Adults

View Details

Library Branch: Main Branch

Room: Lobby Display Case

Age Group: All Ages, Adults

Program Type: Exhibit

Mindful Monday Workshop sessions held at the West Des Moines Public Library

Mindful Monday Workshop: Mindful Breathing

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm

Community Room at Main Branch

Program Type:

Program

Age Group:

Adults

Program description: Are you looking for ways to manage or alleviate stress? Please join us for a four-part series to help learn ways to manage stress and improve mindfulness.

Open

Register Now

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Main Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Program

Registration Required

Event Details:

Program description: Are you looking for ways to manage or alleviate stress? Please join us for a four-part series to help learn ways to manage stress and improve mindfulness.

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