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Gardens of Windstone Owners Association

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Purpose of Meeting:

Annual 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 Meeting *This program is not sponsored by or affiliated with the West Des Moines Public Library....
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YA Not Club Read

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
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

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
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! YA Not Club Read is our non-traditional book club for "...

Everybody Wins! Iowa

Friday, May 10, 2024 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Purpose of Meeting:

Staff 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
Staff meeting *This program is not sponsored by or affiliated with the West Des Moines Public Library....
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WDM Writer's Group

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Southwoods Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Program
Age Group:
Adults
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. Fello

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. Fellow writers offer constructive critique following each writer's turn. Cu...
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CANCELED: Rosie the Riveters of Iowa

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Program
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Are you a WWII history buff? Did you know that Iowa had Rosie's working in Iowa?  Linda spoke with 35 women who had worked as Rosie's, some in Iowa and some in California and&

Cancelled
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Program
Event Details:
Are you a WWII history buff? Did you know that Iowa had Rosie's working in Iowa?  Linda spoke with 35 women who had worked as Rosie's, some in Iowa and some in California and Washington states. Please join us for a program from author Linda...

Library Closed - Mother's Day

All Day
Main Branch

We will be closed on Sunday for Mother's Day. We reopen at 9am on Monday.  

Closing
Branches:
Main Branch
Description:
We will be closed on Sunday for Mother's Day. We reopen at 9am on Monday.   ...
The Librarianist

Club Read: Hybrid Edition

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:45pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join Alana and Amy on Monday, May 13th at 7:00 p.m. for Club Read, a book club for adults. You may join us in the Community Room at the library or through Zoom. We wil

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:
Join Alana and Amy on Monday, May 13th at 7:00 p.m. for Club Read, a book club for adults. You may join us in the Community Room at the library or through Zoom. We will be discussing The Librarianist by Patrick DeWitt.  Copies ma...
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Kids Club Read - The Absent Author (#1 in the A to Z Mysteries)

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
School-Age Children
Event Details:

If you like to read and talk about books, this club is for you. Join us for discussion and activities related to this month's book The Absent Author (#1 in the A to Z Mysteries)&nb

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: School-Age Children
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:
If you like to read and talk about books, this club is for you. Join us for discussion and activities related to this month's book The Absent Author (#1 in the A to Z Mysteries) by Ron Roy. If you need a copy of the book, please come to the Chil...
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Welcome to Medicare presented by SHIIP

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Program
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Are you going to be eligible for Medicare in the near future?  Have you been on Medicare for awhile and want to better understand what it offers?  Do you have a family me

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 31
Event Details:
Are you going to be eligible for Medicare in the near future?  Have you been on Medicare for awhile and want to better understand what it offers?  Do you have a family member you help with Medicare issues? Please join us for a free Wel...

Woodland Hills of West Des Moines Plat 2 Homeowners' Association, Inc.

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:45pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Purpose of Meeting:

Annual membership meeting of the HOA *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 membership meeting of the HOA *This program is not sponsored by or affiliated with the West Des Moines Public Library....
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Kids Graphic Novel Club Read - Frizzy

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
School-Age Children
Event Details:

If you like to read and talk about graphic novels, this club is for you. Join us for discussion and activities related to this month’s book, Frizzy by Claribel A. Ortega. If you ne

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: School-Age Children
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:
If you like to read and talk about graphic novels, this club is for you. Join us for discussion and activities related to this month’s book, Frizzy by Claribel A. Ortega. If you need a copy of the book, please come to the Children’s Desk and check ou...
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Adult Craft Night - Garden Stones

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Engage your creativity. Relieve stress. Make something beautiful. Learn a new skill. You can do all this at Adult Craft Night! Enjoy a relaxing craft time just

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Craft
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:
Engage your creativity. Relieve stress. Make something beautiful. Learn a new skill. You can do all this at Adult Craft Night! Enjoy a relaxing craft time just for adults!  Join us every 3rd Thursday for a fun and simple...
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Step Back in Time: Historical Fiction book group

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Outreach
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Historical fiction is a great way to learn about people and events through stories that bring history to life. Our group discusses titles from a wide variety of time/places/people.

Open
Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:
Historical fiction is a great way to learn about people and events through stories that bring history to life. Our group discusses titles from a wide variety of time/places/people. Please join us for a discussion of The Name of the Rose by Umber...
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Tech One-on-One

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Millie Knee Classroom at Main Branch
Program Type:
Program
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Tech One-on-One  Do you have a specific computer, mobile device, or other technology related questions?  We are here to help!  Sign up for a 30 minute privat

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Millie Knee Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:
Tech One-on-One  Do you have a specific computer, mobile device, or other technology related questions?  We are here to help!  Sign up for a 30 minute private session, walk-in's also welcome.  Staff can help with specific ...
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Tech One-on-One

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Millie Knee Classroom at Main Branch
Program Type:
Program
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Tech One-on-One  Do you have a specific computer, mobile device, or other technology related questions?  We are here to help!  Sign up for a 30 minute privat

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Millie Knee Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:
Tech One-on-One  Do you have a specific computer, mobile device, or other technology related questions?  We are here to help!  Sign up for a 30 minute private session, walk-in's also welcome.  Staff can help with specific ...
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Tech One-on-One

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Millie Knee Classroom at Main Branch
Program Type:
Program
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Tech One-on-One  Do you have a specific computer, mobile device, or other technology related questions?  We are here to help!  Sign up for a 30 minute privat

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Millie Knee Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:
Tech One-on-One  Do you have a specific computer, mobile device, or other technology related questions?  We are here to help!  Sign up for a 30 minute private session, walk-in's also welcome.  Staff can help with specific ...

Iowa Asian Alliance

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Purpose of Meeting:

This will be meeting to discuss cultural event for upcoming asian festival CelebrAsian 2024. *This program is not sponsored by or affiliated with the West Des Moines Public Librar

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Purpose of Meeting
This will be meeting to discuss cultural event for upcoming asian festival CelebrAsian 2024. *This program is not sponsored by or affiliated with the West Des Moines Public Library....

Iowa Files: Nothing Compares!

Sunday, May 19, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Program
Age Group:
All Ages, Adults
Event Details:

The Iowa State Fair is one of the oldest & largest agricultural expositions in the country! It began in 1854 and has been held on the Iowa State Fairgrounds since 1886. Mindy W

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: All Ages, Adults
Program Type: Program
Event Details:
The Iowa State Fair is one of the oldest & largest agricultural expositions in the country! It began in 1854 and has been held on the Iowa State Fairgrounds since 1886. Mindy Williamson, Marketing Director of the Iowa State Fair will share storie...

First day of Summer Escape @ West Des Moines Library!

All Day
Main Branch
Program Type:
Program
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Registration begins May 20 for our 2024 Summer Escape at the library! Sign up today online or via the Beanstack app (for iOS or Android). For information on registering groups (suc

Library Branch: Main Branch
Age Group: All Ages, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Program
Event Details:
Registration begins May 20 for our 2024 Summer Escape at the library! Sign up today online or via the Beanstack app (for iOS or Android). For information on registering groups (such as classes or daycares) please send a message to youthservices@wdm.i...
Spot Spotty!

Welcome back, Spotty!

All Day
Main Branch
Program Type:
Program
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children
Event Details:

Spotty is back and hiding at the library once again! You can find him in the Children's area on the first floor. He finds a new hiding spot each week while the library is closed on

Library Branch: Main Branch
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children
Program Type: Program
Event Details:
Spotty is back and hiding at the library once again! You can find him in the Children's area on the first floor. He finds a new hiding spot each week while the library is closed on Sundays, so come back again and again throughout the summer for more ...

Jefferson Court Condo Assoc

Monday, May 20, 2024 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. ...
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Book Club Social: Hybrid Edition

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:45pm
Millie Knee Classroom at Main Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
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. Com

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Millie Knee Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 17
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. Come prepared to share with the group a quick review of a few of the...

Library Board of Trustees Monthly Meeting

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Board Meeting
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Visit the Library Board of Trustees webpage for the meeting agenda and minutes from past meetings. The City of West Des Moines and the West Des Moines Public Library encourages

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. The City of West Des Moines and the West Des Moines Public Library encourages open access and participation in City government, including virtual ac...