This event is in the "Adults" group English With Friends Friday, June 26, 2026 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 26 2026 Fri English With Friends 10:00am–11:00am 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.
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?
This event is in the "Adults" group WDM Writer's Group Saturday, June 27, 2026 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 27 2026 Sat WDM Writer's Group 10:00am–2:00pm 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Nintendo Switch Free-Play Monday, June 29, 2026 at 1:30pm - 4:30pm Teen Center at Main Branch Program Type: Program Age Group: Teens Teens! Spend time in the air conditioning with friends. We're bringing out the Nintendo Switch for free-play on Mondays during June and July. Enjoy a selection of games, and space to relax! No registration required. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Jun 29 2026 Mon Teen Nintendo Switch Free-Play 1:30pm–4:30pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Teen Center Age Group: Teens Program Type: Program Event Details: Teens! Spend time in the air conditioning with friends. We're bringing out the Nintendo Switch for free-play on Mondays during June and July. Enjoy a selection of games, and space to relax! No registration required.
This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Nintendo Switch Free-Play Monday, July 6, 2026 at 1:30pm - 4:30pm Teen Center at Main Branch Program Type: Program Age Group: Teens Teens! Spend time in the air conditioning with friends. We're bringing out the Nintendo Switch for free-play on Mondays during June and July. Enjoy a selection of games, and space to relax! No registration required. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 6 2026 Mon Teen Nintendo Switch Free-Play 1:30pm–4:30pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Teen Center Age Group: Teens Program Type: Program Event Details: Teens! Spend time in the air conditioning with friends. We're bringing out the Nintendo Switch for free-play on Mondays during June and July. Enjoy a selection of games, and space to relax! No registration required.
This event is in the "Adults" group Inner Child: Crafting & Catchy Tunes: A Schoolhouse Rock! Throwback Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm Community Room at Main Branch Program Type: Book Club, Program Age Group: Adults Get ready for a nostalgic blast from the past! Join us for a lively adult program that combines hands-on creativity with the unforgettable tunes of Schoolhouse Rock! View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 7 2026 Tue Inner Child: Crafting & Catchy Tunes: A Schoolhouse Rock! Throwback 6:30pm–8:00pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club, Program Event Details: Get ready for a nostalgic blast from the past! Join us for a lively adult program that combines hands-on creativity with the unforgettable tunes of Schoolhouse Rock!
This event is in the "Adults" group WDM Writer's Group Saturday, July 11, 2026 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 11 2026 Sat WDM Writer's Group 10:00am–2:00pm 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Nintendo Switch Free-Play Monday, July 13, 2026 at 1:30pm - 4:30pm Teen Center at Main Branch Program Type: Program Age Group: Teens Teens! Spend time in the air conditioning with friends. We're bringing out the Nintendo Switch for free-play on Mondays during June and July. Enjoy a selection of games, and space to relax! No registration required. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 13 2026 Mon Teen Nintendo Switch Free-Play 1:30pm–4:30pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Teen Center Age Group: Teens Program Type: Program Event Details: Teens! Spend time in the air conditioning with friends. We're bringing out the Nintendo Switch for free-play on Mondays during June and July. Enjoy a selection of games, and space to relax! No registration required.
This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Nintendo Switch Free-Play Monday, July 20, 2026 at 1:30pm - 4:30pm Teen Center at Main Branch Program Type: Program Age Group: Teens Teens! Spend time in the air conditioning with friends. We're bringing out the Nintendo Switch for free-play on Mondays during June and July. Enjoy a selection of games, and space to relax! No registration required. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 20 2026 Mon Teen Nintendo Switch Free-Play 1:30pm–4:30pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Teen Center Age Group: Teens Program Type: Program Event Details: Teens! Spend time in the air conditioning with friends. We're bringing out the Nintendo Switch for free-play on Mondays during June and July. Enjoy a selection of games, and space to relax! No registration required.
This event is in the "Adults" group WDM Writer's Group Saturday, July 25, 2026 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 25 2026 Sat WDM Writer's Group 10:00am–2:00pm 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Nintendo Switch Free-Play Monday, July 27, 2026 at 1:30pm - 4:30pm Teen Center at Main Branch Program Type: Program Age Group: Teens Teens! Spend time in the air conditioning with friends. We're bringing out the Nintendo Switch for free-play on Mondays during June and July. Enjoy a selection of games, and space to relax! No registration required. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Jul 27 2026 Mon Teen Nintendo Switch Free-Play 1:30pm–4:30pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Teen Center Age Group: Teens Program Type: Program Event Details: Teens! Spend time in the air conditioning with friends. We're bringing out the Nintendo Switch for free-play on Mondays during June and July. Enjoy a selection of games, and space to relax! No registration required.
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 Inner Child: Ramona Forever: A Joyful Look at Beverly Cleary’s Legacy Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm Community Room at Main Branch Program Type: Book Club, Program Age Group: Adults This month, to get ready for “back to school time,” we’ll learn about and celebrate the life and legacy of Beverly Cleary, one of the most beloved voices in children’s literature. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 4 2026 Tue Inner Child: Ramona Forever: A Joyful Look at Beverly Cleary’s Legacy 6:30pm–8:00pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club, Program Event Details: This month, to get ready for “back to school time,” we’ll learn about and celebrate the life and legacy of Beverly Cleary, one of the most beloved voices in children’s literature.
This event is in the "Adults" group Otherworlds: Book Discussion: The Midnight Library by Matt Haig Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm Community Room at Main Branch Program Type: Book Club, Program Age Group: Adults What if you could see all the lives you might have lived? Join us for a thoughtful discussion of The Midnight Library by Matt Haig, a moving and imaginative novel that explores regret, possibility, and the choices that shape our lives. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 6 2026 Thu Otherworlds: Book Discussion: The Midnight Library by Matt Haig 6:30pm–8:00pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club, Program Event Details: What if you could see all the lives you might have lived? Join us for a thoughtful discussion of The Midnight Library by Matt Haig, a moving and imaginative novel that explores regret, possibility, and the choices that shape our lives.
This event is in the "Adults" group WDM Writer's Group Saturday, August 8, 2026 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 8 2026 Sat WDM Writer's Group 10:00am–2:00pm 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Welcome to Medicare presented by SHIIP Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm Community Room at Main Branch Program Type: Program Age Group: Adults 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 Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 11 2026 Tue Welcome to Medicare presented by SHIIP 5:30pm–7:00pm Upcoming Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Program Registration Required 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
This event is in the "Adults" group WDM Writer's Group Saturday, August 22, 2026 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 22 2026 Sat WDM Writer's Group 10:00am–2:00pm 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.
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?
This event is in the "Adults" group Inner Child: Kindred Spirits: Exploring Anne of Green Gables and the World of L.M. Montgomery Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm Community Room at Main Branch Program Type: Book Club, Program Age Group: Adults Rediscover the charm, wit, and enduring appeal of Anne of Green Gables in this adult-focused literary program celebrating L.M. Montgomery and her beloved heroine. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 1 2026 Tue Inner Child: Kindred Spirits: Exploring Anne of Green Gables and the World of L.M. Montgomery 6:30pm–8:00pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club, Program Event Details: Rediscover the charm, wit, and enduring appeal of Anne of Green Gables in this adult-focused literary program celebrating L.M. Montgomery and her beloved heroine.
This event is in the "Adults" group Otherworlds: Shiny! A Firefly & Serenity Celebration Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm Community Room at Main Branch Program Type: Book Club, Program Age Group: Adults View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 3 2026 Thu Otherworlds: Shiny! A Firefly & Serenity Celebration 6:30pm–8:00pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club, Program Event Details:
This event is in the "Adults" group WDM Writer's Group Saturday, September 12, 2026 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 12 2026 Sat WDM Writer's Group 10:00am–2:00pm 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Final Friday Fiber Club Friday, September 25, 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 Sep 25 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 WDM Writer's Group Saturday, September 26, 2026 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 26 2026 Sat WDM Writer's Group 10:00am–2:00pm 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Otherworlds: Book Discussion: Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm Community Room at Main Branch Program Type: Book Club, Program Age Group: Adults This month, step into the world of Fahrenheit 451, Ray Bradbury’s haunting vision of a future where books are banned and independent thought is dangerous. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 1 2026 Thu Otherworlds: Book Discussion: Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury 6:30pm–8:00pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club, Program Event Details: This month, step into the world of Fahrenheit 451, Ray Bradbury’s haunting vision of a future where books are banned and independent thought is dangerous.