Notary Service Suspended for May

Due to staffing changes, Notary service will not be available at the Library for the month of May, 2024.

West Des Moines City Hall offers free Notary services – please contact them ahead of time to arrange an appointment.

You can also search for Notaries in your area through the State’s Notary Search tool.

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WDM Writer's Group

Saturday, December 14, 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.

Model Trains in Library Display Case

All Day 12/15 - 1/21
Lobby Display Case at Main Branch
Program Type:
Exhibit
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

In preparation of our annual Model Trains event, enjoy a display of model trains.

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

In preparation of our annual Model Trains event, enjoy a display of model trains.

Library Board of Trustees Monthly Meeting

Tuesday, December 17, 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.

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Step Back in Time: Historical Fiction book group

Thursday, December 19, 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....

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 22
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.

Library Closing at 5pm

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Main Branch

The Library will close at 5pm on December 23rd.  We will be closed Dec 24-25 and reopen at 9am on Thursday, Dec 26th.  Happy Holidays!  

Closing
Branches:
Main Branch
Description:

The Library will close at 5pm on December 23rd.  We will be closed Dec 24-25 and reopen at 9am on Thursday, Dec 26th.  Happy Holidays!  

Holiday Closing

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Main Branch

The Library will close at 5pm on December 23rd.  We will be closed Dec 24-25 and reopen at 9am on Thursday, Dec 26th.  Happy Holidays!  

Closing
Branches:
Main Branch
Description:

The Library will close at 5pm on December 23rd.  We will be closed Dec 24-25 and reopen at 9am on Thursday, Dec 26th.  Happy Holidays!  

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WDM Writer's Group

Saturday, December 28, 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.

New Year's Eve - Library Closes at 12 noon

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 12:00pm - 9:00pm
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!  

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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YA Not Club Read

Thursday, January 9, 2025 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
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
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!

Model Trains

Friday, January 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Stop by the West Des Moines Library from 1-6PM to see the DesMoinNTrak's N-scale working layout. This event is open to adults and children of all ages. Make sure to stop by th...

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

Stop by the West Des Moines Library from 1-6PM to see the DesMoinNTrak's N-scale working layout. This event is open to adults and children of all ages. Make sure to stop by the Children's Department for a fun train craft before you leave!

Model Trains

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Stop by the West Des Moines Library from 9AM-5PM to see the DesMoinNTrak's N-scale working layout. This event is open to adults and children of all ages. Make sure to stop by ...

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

Stop by the West Des Moines Library from 9AM-5PM to see the DesMoinNTrak's N-scale working layout. This event is open to adults and children of all ages. Make sure to stop by the Children's Department for a fun train craft before you leave!

Model Trains

Sunday, January 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Stop by the West Des Moines Library from 2-4PM to see the DesMoinNTrak's N-scale working layout. This event is open to adults and children of all ages. Make sure to stop by th...

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

Stop by the West Des Moines Library from 2-4PM to see the DesMoinNTrak's N-scale working layout. This event is open to adults and children of all ages. Make sure to stop by the Children's Department for a fun train craft before you leave!

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 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.  

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Katie Kitterman: Capturing Nature's Beauty Through Lens

All Day 2/1 - 2/28
Lobby Display Case at Main Branch
Program Type:
Exhibit
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Katie Kitterman: Capturing Nature's Beauty Through Lens Deeply connected to nature, Katie Kitterman finds inspiration in the delicate elegance of flowers. Seamlessly blending he...

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

Katie Kitterman: Capturing Nature's Beauty Through Lens

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YA Not Club Read

Thursday, February 13, 2025 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
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
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!

Library Closed - President's Day

All Day
Main Branch, Outreach

The Library is closed on President's Day for all-day staff training.  We will reopen on Tuesday morning at 9am.  

Closing
Branches:
Main Branch, Outreach
Description:

The Library is closed on President's Day for all-day staff training.  We will reopen on Tuesday morning at 9am.  

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YA Not Club Read

Thursday, March 13, 2025 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
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
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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YA Not Club Read

Thursday, April 10, 2025 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
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
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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YA Not Club Read

Thursday, May 8, 2025 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
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
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!

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.  

Library Closed - Memorial Weekend

All Day 5/25 - 5/26
Main Branch

The Library is closed Sunday and Monday of Memorial Weekend.  We reopen at 9am on Tuesday with Summer Hours.  

Closing
Branches:
Main Branch
Description:

The Library is closed Sunday and Monday of Memorial Weekend.  We reopen at 9am on Tuesday with Summer Hours.  

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YA Not Club Read

Thursday, June 12, 2025 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
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
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!