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Iowa Fiber and Beyond Display

All Day 7/29 - 8/24
Lobby Display Case at Main Branch
Program Type:
Exhibit
Age Group:
All Ages, Adults

A display by Iowa Fiber and Beyond - a group of local fiber artists who encourage each other to incorporate fibers - cornhusks, yarn, twigs, dryer lint, paper fabric and beyond - into their artwork.

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Lobby Display Case
Age Group: All Ages, Adults
Program Type: Exhibit
Event Details:

A display by Iowa Fiber and Beyond - a group of local fiber artists who encourage each other to incorporate fibers - cornhusks, yarn, twigs, dryer lint, paper fabric and beyond - into their artwork.

photo of author Jeff Kluever; date/time of program

In the Stacks: His-Story in the Making: Crafting Historical Fiction

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

Join author and historian Jeff Kluever to hear the story of his writing and publishing journey and learn the inspiring tale of the United States Colored Infantry featured in his new book, Marching Home: A Story of Love, War, and Freedom.

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

Join author and historian Jeff Kluever to hear the story of his writing and publishing journey and learn the inspiring tale of the United States Colored Infantry featured in his new book, Marching Home: A Story of Love, War, and Freedom.

Quantum Igniters, G-Neus Robotics

Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 9:00am - 3:00pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Purpose of Meeting:

The purpose of this meeting is to conduct free Robotics Sessions for kids, in which we will be ambassadors for the FIRST program. We will showcase key robotics fundamentals, includ...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

The purpose of this meeting is to conduct free Robotics Sessions for kids, in which we will be ambassadors for the FIRST program. We will showcase key robotics fundamentals, including designing, building, and coding.

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Navigating the transition to Senior Living

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

Are you looking ahead at Senior Living for yourself or a loved one, but not sure how to start your research? It can be overwhelming if you’re not sure where to begin.

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

Are you looking ahead at Senior Living for yourself or a loved one, but not sure how to start your research? It can be overwhelming if you’re not sure where to begin.

Friday Craft for Kids - Tissue Paper Flowers

All Day
Main Branch
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children

Each Friday we will provide a different fun, hands-on, screen-free craft project or activity to take home and enjoy! Available at the Children's Desk during library hours while supplies last. This week you can make tissue paper flowers!

Library Branch: Main Branch
Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:

Each Friday we will provide a different fun, hands-on, screen-free craft project or activity to take home and enjoy! Available at the Children's Desk during library hours while supplies last. This week you can make tissue paper flowers!

Quantum Igniters, G-Neus Robotics

Friday, August 8, 2025 at 9:00am - 3:00pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Purpose of Meeting:

The purpose of this meeting is to conduct free Robotics Sessions for kids, in which we will be ambassadors for the FIRST program. We will showcase key robotics fundamentals, includ...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

The purpose of this meeting is to conduct free Robotics Sessions for kids, in which we will be ambassadors for the FIRST program. We will showcase key robotics fundamentals, including designing, building, and coding.

English With Friends

Friday, August 8, 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.

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 Malayalee Association

Friday, August 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Purpose of Meeting:

Art form Practice *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

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

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WDM Writer's Group

Saturday, August 9, 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.

The River We Remember

Club Read: Hybrid Edition

Monday, August 11, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:45pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Join Alana and Amy on Monday, August 11th at 7p.m. for Club Read, a book club for adults. You may join us in the Community Room at the library or through Zoom.

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

Join Alana and Amy on Monday, August 11th at 7p.m. for Club Read, a book club for adults. You may join us in the Community Room at the library or through Zoom.

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“Get Growing” with the Budding Optimist - The Beauty of Bulbs

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Program
Age Group:
Adults

Summer may be coming to a close, but it’s nearly the perfect time to plant bulbs for a bounty of blooms next year.

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

Summer may be coming to a close, but it’s nearly the perfect time to plant bulbs for a bounty of blooms next year.

Babies on the Move- Playtime & Heartland AEA

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Program
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers

Join us for a special playtime with the Heartland AEA. This program will offer multiple stations for active and sensory play.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers
Program Type: Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a special playtime with the Heartland AEA. This program will offer multiple stations for active and sensory play.

Preschool Playtime with Heartland AEA and School Bus Ride

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Program
Age Group:
Preschool

Join us for a special playtime.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a special playtime.

bus

Bus ride with WDMCS Transportation

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 11:45am - 12:30pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Age Group:
Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children

Get ready for school with WDMCS transportation! Drop-in to visit a bus and take a ride. Two buses will be available, one standard and one accessible. Last ride will leave at 12:30. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children
Event Details:

Get ready for school with WDMCS transportation! Drop-in to visit a bus and take a ride. Two buses will be available, one standard and one accessible. Last ride will leave at 12:30. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Catelin Drey campaign volunteers

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 3:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Purpose of Meeting:

Phone bank *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

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

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YA Not Club Read

Thursday, August 14, 2025 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!

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Iowa Cubs Homerun Reader Game

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Outreach
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults

When you finish the summer reading goal of 30 days of reading, you will receive a general admission ticket to the Iowa Cubs game on Thursday, August 14 at 6:38.  Bring your reading logs to the library before Aug.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: All Ages, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

When you finish the summer reading goal of 30 days of reading, you will receive a general admission ticket to the Iowa Cubs game on Thursday, August 14 at 6:38.  Bring your reading logs to the library before Aug.

Photo of a paper school bus with rainbow coloring and tiny stick figure people in the windows.

Friday Craft for Kids - Circles and School Bus

All Day
Main Branch
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children

Each Friday we will provide a different fun, hands-on, screen-free craft project or activity to take home and enjoy!

Library Branch: Main Branch
Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:

Each Friday we will provide a different fun, hands-on, screen-free craft project or activity to take home and enjoy!

English With Friends

Friday, August 15, 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.

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.

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Tech One-on-One

Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Millie Knee Classroom at Main Branch
Program Type:
Program
Age Group:
Adults

Tech One-on-One 

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

Tech One-on-One 

Iowa Fibers and Beyond

Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
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.

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Tech One-on-One

Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Millie Knee Classroom at Main Branch
Program Type:
Program
Age Group:
Adults

Tech One-on-One 

Open
Registration Required
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 poster

Tech One-on-One

Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Millie Knee Classroom at Main Branch
Program Type:
Program
Age Group:
Adults

Tech One-on-One 

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

Tech One-on-One 

pour painting

Crafting 101: Pour Painting

Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Millie Knee Classroom at Main Branch
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Adults

Unleash your inner artist with this fun and easy introduction to pour painting! Learn the basics of this colorful, fluid art technique as we explore how to mix and pour acrylic paint to create unique abstract designs.

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

Unleash your inner artist with this fun and easy introduction to pour painting! Learn the basics of this colorful, fluid art technique as we explore how to mix and pour acrylic paint to create unique abstract designs.