This event is in the "Adults" group Iowa Files: Villisca; Living With a Mystery Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Community Room at Main Branch Program Type: Program Age Group: Adults On the morning of June 10, 1912, the peaceful town of Villisca, Iowa awoke to horror. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group May 17 2026 Sun Iowa Files: Villisca; Living With a Mystery 3:00pm–4:00pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Program Event Details: On the morning of June 10, 1912, the peaceful town of Villisca, Iowa awoke to horror.
This event is in the "Adults" group Library Board of Trustees Monthly Meeting Tuesday, May 19, 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group May 19 2026 Tue Library Board of Trustees Monthly Meeting 5:00pm–7:00pm 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.
Library Closed - Memorial Weekend All Day 5/24 - 5/25 Main Branch The Library is closed Sunday and Monday of Memorial Weekend. We reopen at 9am on Tuesday with Summer Hours. Closing May 24 - 25 2026 Closing Library Closed - Memorial Weekend All Day 5/24–5/25 Branches: Main Branch Description: The Library is closed Sunday and Monday of Memorial Weekend. We reopen at 9am on Tuesday with Summer Hours.
This event is in the "Adults" group West Des Moines Library Friends Foundation Meeting Tuesday, May 26, 2026 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group May 26 2026 Tue West Des Moines Library Friends Foundation Meeting 5:30pm–6:30pm 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.
This event is in the "School-Age Children" group Kids Graphic Novel Club Read - Plain Jane and the Mermaid Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm Community Room at Main Branch Program Type: Book Club Age Group: School-Age Children 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, Plain Jane and the Mermaid by Vera Brosgol. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "School-Age Children" group May 28 2026 Thu Kids Graphic Novel Club Read - Plain Jane and the Mermaid 4:15pm–5:00pm Upcoming Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: School-Age Children Program Type: Book Club Registration Required 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, Plain Jane and the Mermaid by Vera Brosgol.
This event is in the "Adults" group Final Friday Fiber Club Friday, May 29, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am Millie Knee Classroom at Main Branch Program Type: Program Age Group: Adults Do you embroider, cross-stitch, crochet, or knit? Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group May 29 2026 Fri Final Friday Fiber Club 10:00am–11:30am Upcoming Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Millie Knee Classroom Age Group: Adults Program Type: Program Registration Required Event Details: Do you embroider, cross-stitch, crochet, or knit?
This event is in the "Adults" group YA Not Club Read Thursday, June 11, 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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 11 2026 Thu YA Not Club Read 6:30pm–8:00pm Open 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!
This event is in the "Adults" group Library Board of Trustees Monthly Meeting Tuesday, June 16, 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 16 2026 Tue Library Board of Trustees Monthly Meeting 5:00pm–7:00pm 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group West Des Moines Library Friends Foundation Meeting Tuesday, June 23, 2026 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 23 2026 Tue West Des Moines Library Friends Foundation Meeting 5:30pm–6:30pm 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Final Friday Fiber Club Friday, June 26, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am Millie Knee Classroom at Main Branch Program Type: Program Age Group: Adults Do you embroider, cross-stitch, crochet, or knit? Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 26 2026 Fri Final Friday Fiber Club 10:00am–11:30am Upcoming Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Millie Knee Classroom Age Group: Adults Program Type: Program Registration Required Event Details: Do you embroider, cross-stitch, crochet, or knit?
Independence Day - Library Closed All Day Main Branch The Library will be closed on Friday, July 3rd for the Independence Day holiday. We will reopen on Saturday at 10am. Closing Jul 3 2026 Fri Closing Independence Day - Library Closed All Day Branches: Main Branch Description: The Library will be closed on Friday, July 3rd for the Independence Day holiday. We will reopen on Saturday at 10am.
This event is in the "Adults" group YA Not Club Read Thursday, July 9, 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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 9 2026 Thu YA Not Club Read 6:30pm–8:00pm Open 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!
This event is in the "Adults" group Library Board of Trustees Monthly Meeting Tuesday, July 21, 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 21 2026 Tue Library Board of Trustees Monthly Meeting 5:00pm–7:00pm 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Final Friday Fiber Club Friday, July 31, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am Millie Knee Classroom at Main Branch Program Type: Program Age Group: Adults Do you embroider, cross-stitch, crochet, or knit? Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 31 2026 Fri Final Friday Fiber Club 10:00am–11:30am Upcoming Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Millie Knee Classroom Age Group: Adults Program Type: Program Registration Required Event Details: Do you embroider, cross-stitch, crochet, or knit?
This event is in the "Adults" group YA Not Club Read Thursday, August 13, 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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 13 2026 Thu YA Not Club Read 6:30pm–8:00pm Open 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!
This event is in the "Adults" group Library Board of Trustees Monthly Meeting Tuesday, August 18, 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 18 2026 Tue Library Board of Trustees Monthly Meeting 5:00pm–7:00pm 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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Copy of Library Card Sign-Up Month Display All Day 8/25 - 9/12 Lobby Display Case at Main Branch Program Type: Exhibit Age Group: All Ages September is Library Card Sign-Up Month! View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Aug-Sep 2026 Copy of Library Card Sign-Up Month Display All Day 8/25–9/12 Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Lobby Display Case Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Exhibit Event Details: September is Library Card Sign-Up Month!
This event is in the "Adults" group West Des Moines Library Friends Foundation Meeting Tuesday, August 25, 2026 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 25 2026 Tue West Des Moines Library Friends Foundation Meeting 5:30pm–6:30pm 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Final Friday Fiber Club Friday, August 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am Millie Knee Classroom at Main Branch Program Type: Program Age Group: Adults Do you embroider, cross-stitch, crochet, or knit? Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 28 2026 Fri Final Friday Fiber Club 10:00am–11:30am Upcoming Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Millie Knee Classroom Age Group: Adults Program Type: Program Registration Required Event Details: Do you embroider, cross-stitch, crochet, or knit?
Library Closed - Labor Day All Day Main Branch, Outreach The Library is Closed on Monday for Labor Day. We will reopen at 9am on Tuesday, when we will revert to Regular Hours. Have a good holiday! Closing Sep 7 2026 Mon Closing Library Closed - Labor Day All Day Branches: Main Branch, Outreach Description: The Library is Closed on Monday for Labor Day. We will reopen at 9am on Tuesday, when we will revert to Regular Hours. Have a good holiday!
This event is in the "Adults" group YA Not Club Read Thursday, September 10, 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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 10 2026 Thu YA Not Club Read 6:30pm–8:00pm Open 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!
This event is in the "All Ages" group 2026 Constitution Week Display All Day 9/13 - 9/28 Lobby Display Case at Main Branch Program Type: Exhibit Age Group: All Ages The display by the local Children of the American Revolution (C.A.R.) society and the Jean Marie Cardinell DAR Chapter continues the commitment to encourage study, celebrate, inspire and educate the public about this founding document. The C View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Sep 13 - 28 2026 2026 Constitution Week Display All Day 9/13–9/28 Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Lobby Display Case Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Exhibit Event Details: The display by the local Children of the American Revolution (C.A.R.) society and the Jean Marie Cardinell DAR Chapter continues the commitment to encourage study, celebrate, inspire and educate the public about this founding document. The C
This event is in the "Adults" group Library Board of Trustees Monthly Meeting Tuesday, September 15, 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 15 2026 Tue Library Board of Trustees Monthly Meeting 5:00pm–7:00pm 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group West Des Moines Library Friends Foundation Meeting Tuesday, September 22, 2026 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 22 2026 Tue West Des Moines Library Friends Foundation Meeting 5:30pm–6:30pm 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.