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Family Storytime

Friday, November 21, 2025 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. 

 

Saturday Storytime

Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
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.

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WDM Writer's Group

Saturday, November 22, 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, November 22, 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.

MUFON Iowa

Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:30pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Purpose of Meeting:

UAP News and Information *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

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

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Adult Craft Saturday - Desk Calendars

Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Millie Knee Classroom at Main Branch
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Adults

Engage your creativity.

Relieve stress.

Make something beautiful.

Learn a new skill.

You can do all this at Adult Craft Day!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Millie Knee Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Craft
Registration Required
Event Details:

Engage your creativity.

Relieve stress.

Make something beautiful.

Learn a new skill.

You can do all this at Adult Craft Day!

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Family Night at the Library! - Catapults!

Monday, November 24, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Age Group:
Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults

This month, STEAM Starz will be joining us for a fun, hands-on, and STEAM focused activity for the family! Explore forces, motion, and energy transfer in action!

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

This month, STEAM Starz will be joining us for a fun, hands-on, and STEAM focused activity for the family! Explore forces, motion, and energy transfer in action!

Social

Book Club Social: Hybrid Edition

Monday, November 24, 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.

Open
Registration Required
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.

West Des Moines Library Friends Foundation Meeting

Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Board Meeting
Age Group:
Adults

Visit the West Des Moines Library Friends Foundation webpage for more information.  

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

Visit the West Des Moines Library Friends Foundation webpage for more information.  

Booked for the Evening Author Event

Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 6:45pm - 8:30pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Author Event
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Event

Library Closes at 5PM

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Main Branch

The Library closes at 5pm today, Wednesday.  We will be closed Thursday and Friday and will reopen at 9am on Saturday.  Happy Thanksgiving! 

Closing
Branches:
Main Branch
Description:

The Library closes at 5pm today, Wednesday.  We will be closed Thursday and Friday and will reopen at 9am on Saturday.  Happy Thanksgiving! 

Library Closed - Thanksgiving Day

All Day
Main Branch, Outreach

We will be closed Thursday and Friday of Thanksgiving, reopening regular hours on Saturday.  Happy Thanksgiving!  

Closing
Branches:
Main Branch, Outreach
Description:

We will be closed Thursday and Friday of Thanksgiving, reopening regular hours on Saturday.  Happy Thanksgiving!  

Library Closed - Thanksgiving Weekend

All Day
Main Branch, Outreach

We will be closed Thursday and Friday of Thanksgiving, reopening at 9am on Saturday.  Happy Thanksgiving!  

Closing
Branches:
Main Branch, Outreach
Description:

We will be closed Thursday and Friday of Thanksgiving, reopening at 9am on Saturday.  Happy Thanksgiving!  

Saturday Storytime

Saturday, November 29, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
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.

Saturday Storytime

Saturday, November 29, 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.

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Tween Club Read - Posted

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
School-Age Children, Teens

If you like to read and talk about books (but you’re getting too old for our other book clubs), this club is for you. Join us for discussion and activities related to this month’s book Posted by John David Anderson!

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

If you like to read and talk about books (but you’re getting too old for our other book clubs), this club is for you. Join us for discussion and activities related to this month’s book Posted by John David Anderson!

Southwoods West

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Purpose of Meeting:

Annual Members 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

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

Teen After-School Artwork

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Teen Center at Main Branch
Program Type:
Program
Age Group:
Teens

Join us in the Teen Center to draw, collage, color, or create an original work while chatting with others. Art materials will be provided - the project will be up to you! Program intended for grades 6-12. Registration is not required.

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Teen Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Program
Event Details:

Join us in the Teen Center to draw, collage, color, or create an original work while chatting with others. Art materials will be provided - the project will be up to you! Program intended for grades 6-12. Registration is not required.

Girl Scouts Troop 1430

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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.

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Author Sylvia Nemmers: Happy Now? Shattering the myth of happily ever after

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Author Event
Age Group:
Adults

We are happy to welcome author Sylvia Nemmers to the Library! She will share stories from her life, as well as her experiences writing her book. 

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

We are happy to welcome author Sylvia Nemmers to the Library! She will share stories from her life, as well as her experiences writing her book. 

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In the Stacks: Shawntelle Madison

Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Author Event
Age Group:
Adults

The Library is very happy to welcome author Shawntelle Madison! Bestselling author Shawntelle Madison has written over 15 science fiction, fantasy, and romance titles, most notably the urban fantasy series Coveted.

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

The Library is very happy to welcome author Shawntelle Madison! Bestselling author Shawntelle Madison has written over 15 science fiction, fantasy, and romance titles, most notably the urban fantasy series Coveted.

English With Friends

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Study Room C 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.

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Study Room C
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.

Final Friday Fiber Club

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Southwoods Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Program
Age Group:
Adults

Do you embroider, cross-stitch, crochet, or knit?

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

Do you embroider, cross-stitch, crochet, or knit?

Saturday Storytime

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
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.