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WDM Writer's Group

Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Southwoods Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Program
Age Group:
Adults

This in-person group is open to aspiring authors of all experience levels. Each participant brings an approximately 1500-word excerpt of their work-in-progress to read aloud.

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Southwoods Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Program
Event Details:

This in-person group is open to aspiring authors of all experience levels. Each participant brings an approximately 1500-word excerpt of their work-in-progress to read aloud.

Saturday Storytime

Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
StoryRoom at Main Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool

Drop in and join us in the storyroom for Saturday Storytime! Build a lifetime love of books and reading as we share stories, songs, and interactive rhymes with an early literacy focus. For ages 0-6 w/adult. No registration.

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: StoryRoom
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Drop in and join us in the storyroom for Saturday Storytime! Build a lifetime love of books and reading as we share stories, songs, and interactive rhymes with an early literacy focus. For ages 0-6 w/adult. No registration.

New Year's Eve - Library Closes at 12 noon

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 12:00pm - 9:00pm
Main Branch

The Library will close at 12 Noon for New Year's Eve.  We will be closed New Year's Day, January 1st, and reopen on January 2nd.  Happy New Year!  

Closing
Branches:
Main Branch
Description:

The Library will close at 12 Noon for New Year's Eve.  We will be closed New Year's Day, January 1st, and reopen on January 2nd.  Happy New Year!  

New Year's Day - Library Closed

All Day
Main Branch

The Library will close at 5pm for New Year's Eve.  We will be closed New Year's Day, January 1st, and reopen on January 2nd.  Happy New Year!  

Closing
Branches:
Main Branch
Description:

The Library will close at 5pm for New Year's Eve.  We will be closed New Year's Day, January 1st, and reopen on January 2nd.  Happy New Year!  

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Family Night at the Library!

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Age Group:
Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults

Join Nate for a fun family activity! We'll be doing something different each month.  For all ages. Please register each person attending (children and adults). 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Nate for a fun family activity! We'll be doing something different each month.  For all ages. Please register each person attending (children and adults). 

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Tween Club Read - Bring Your Own Book

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
School-Age Children, Teens

This month, we want you to bring your own book to talk about! Bring your favorite book. Bring the book you're currently reading. Bring your LEAST favorite book. Just bring a book and be ready to tell us a little bit about it!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: School-Age Children, Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

This month, we want you to bring your own book to talk about! Bring your favorite book. Bring the book you're currently reading. Bring your LEAST favorite book. Just bring a book and be ready to tell us a little bit about it!

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YA Not Club Read

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Are you a "Grown Up" but you like to read Young Adult books?  Are you looking for a book club that doesn’t take itself too seriously?  Then YA Not join us for YA Not Club Read!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you a "Grown Up" but you like to read Young Adult books?  Are you looking for a book club that doesn’t take itself too seriously?  Then YA Not join us for YA Not Club Read!

Iowa Files: Kent Halstad

Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Program
Age Group:
Adults

This joint library-Historical Society event is free and open to the public thanks to the support of West Des Moines Historical Society Members and the West Des Moines Library Friends Foundation. 

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Program
Event Details:

This joint library-Historical Society event is free and open to the public thanks to the support of West Des Moines Historical Society Members and the West Des Moines Library Friends Foundation. 

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Lapsit Storytime

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
StoryRoom at Main Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies

Using puppets, rhymes, songs, and short stories, we will engage baby and caregiver in language-rich activities designed for pre-walking babies.

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: StoryRoom
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Using puppets, rhymes, songs, and short stories, we will engage baby and caregiver in language-rich activities designed for pre-walking babies.

sheep and lamb reading a book

Lapsit Storytime

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
StoryRoom at Main Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies

Using puppets, rhymes, songs, and short stories, we will engage baby and caregiver in language-rich activities designed for pre-walking babies.

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: StoryRoom
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Using puppets, rhymes, songs, and short stories, we will engage baby and caregiver in language-rich activities designed for pre-walking babies.

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Kids Club Read - Bring Your Own Book

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
School-Age Children

This month, we want you to bring your own book to talk about! Bring your favorite book. Bring the book you're currently reading. Bring your LEAST favorite book. Just bring a book and be ready to tell us a little bit about it!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: School-Age Children
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

This month, we want you to bring your own book to talk about! Bring your favorite book. Bring the book you're currently reading. Bring your LEAST favorite book. Just bring a book and be ready to tell us a little bit about it!

Baby Doll Storytime

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
StoryRoom at Main Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers, Preschool

Bring a favorite doll/stuffed animal or use one of ours and join us for Baby Doll Storytime. This program is inspired by Dr.

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: StoryRoom
Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Bring a favorite doll/stuffed animal or use one of ours and join us for Baby Doll Storytime. This program is inspired by Dr.

Baby Doll Storytime

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
StoryRoom at Main Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers, Preschool

Bring a favorite doll/stuffed animal or use one of ours and join us for Baby Doll Storytime. This program is inspired by Dr.

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: StoryRoom
Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Bring a favorite doll/stuffed animal or use one of ours and join us for Baby Doll Storytime. This program is inspired by Dr.

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After School Adventures

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 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! For ages 5-12, registration required.

Upcoming
Registration Required
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! For ages 5-12, registration required.

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Family Storytime

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers, Preschool

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. 

 

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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. 

 

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Family Storytime

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers, Preschool

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. 

 

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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. 

 

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Family Storytime

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers, Preschool

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. 

 

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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. 

 

Library Closed for MLK Day

All Day
Main Branch

The Library is Closed for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday.  We will reopen at 9am on Tuesday.  

Closing
Branches:
Main Branch
Description:

The Library is Closed for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday.  We will reopen at 9am on Tuesday.  

Library Board of Trustees Monthly Meeting

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Board Meeting
Age Group:
Adults

Visit the Library Board of Trustees webpage for the meeting agenda and minutes from past meetings.

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Board Meeting
Event Details:

Visit the Library Board of Trustees webpage for the meeting agenda and minutes from past meetings.

Baby Doll Storytime

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
StoryRoom at Main Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers, Preschool

Bring a favorite doll/stuffed animal or use one of ours and join us for Baby Doll Storytime. This program is inspired by Dr.

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: StoryRoom
Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Bring a favorite doll/stuffed animal or use one of ours and join us for Baby Doll Storytime. This program is inspired by Dr.

Baby Doll Storytime

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
StoryRoom at Main Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers, Preschool

Bring a favorite doll/stuffed animal or use one of ours and join us for Baby Doll Storytime. This program is inspired by Dr.

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: StoryRoom
Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Bring a favorite doll/stuffed animal or use one of ours and join us for Baby Doll Storytime. This program is inspired by Dr.

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Family Storytime

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers, Preschool

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. 

 

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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. 

 

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Family Storytime

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers, Preschool

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. 

 

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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. 

 

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Kids Graphic Novel Club Read - Bring Your Own Book

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
School-Age Children

This month, we want you to bring your own book to talk about! Bring your favorite book. Bring the book you're currently reading. Bring your LEAST favorite book. Just bring a book and be ready to tell us a little bit about it!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: School-Age Children
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

This month, we want you to bring your own book to talk about! Bring your favorite book. Bring the book you're currently reading. Bring your LEAST favorite book. Just bring a book and be ready to tell us a little bit about it!