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Saturday Storytime

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
StoryRoom at Main Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool

Drop in and join us in the storyroom for Saturday Storytime! Build a lifetime love of books and reading as we share stories, songs, and interactive rhymes with an early literacy focus. For ages 0-6 w/adult. No registration.

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: StoryRoom
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Drop in and join us in the storyroom for Saturday Storytime! Build a lifetime love of books and reading as we share stories, songs, and interactive rhymes with an early literacy focus. For ages 0-6 w/adult. No registration.

Woodland Park Homeowners' Association

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 9:45am - 12:00pm
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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Tech One-on-One

Saturday, October 18, 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 

Saturday Storytime

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
StoryRoom at Main Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool

Drop in and join us in the storyroom for Saturday Storytime! Build a lifetime love of books and reading as we share stories, songs, and interactive rhymes with an early literacy focus. For ages 0-6 w/adult. No registration.

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: StoryRoom
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Drop in and join us in the storyroom for Saturday Storytime! Build a lifetime love of books and reading as we share stories, songs, and interactive rhymes with an early literacy focus. For ages 0-6 w/adult. No registration.

tech one on one saturday poster

Tech One-on-One

Saturday, October 18, 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 

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Tech One-on-One

Saturday, October 18, 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 

Iowa Files: The Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument

Sunday, October 19, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Program
Age Group:
Adults

2025 marks the 160th anniversary of the end of the American Civil War. The State of Iowa erected the 135 ft. tall Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument, funded partially by refunded war taxes, to commemorate Iowans who fought during the Civil War.

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

2025 marks the 160th anniversary of the end of the American Civil War. The State of Iowa erected the 135 ft. tall Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument, funded partially by refunded war taxes, to commemorate Iowans who fought during the Civil War.

sheep and lamb reading a book

Lapsit Storytime

Monday, October 20, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
StoryRoom at Main Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies

Using puppets, rhymes, songs, and short stories, we will engage baby and caregiver in language-rich activities designed for pre-walking babies.

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: StoryRoom
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Using puppets, rhymes, songs, and short stories, we will engage baby and caregiver in language-rich activities designed for pre-walking babies.

sheep and lamb reading a book

Lapsit Storytime

Monday, October 20, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
StoryRoom at Main Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies

Using puppets, rhymes, songs, and short stories, we will engage baby and caregiver in language-rich activities designed for pre-walking babies.

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: StoryRoom
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Using puppets, rhymes, songs, and short stories, we will engage baby and caregiver in language-rich activities designed for pre-walking babies.

My Friends

Club Read: Hybrid Edition

Monday, October 20, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:45pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Join Alana and Amy on Monday, October 20th for Club Read, a book club for adults. You may join us in the Community Room at the library or through Zoom.

Upcoming
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, October 20th 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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Toddler Storytime

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
StoryRoom at Main Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers

Simple stories, gentle tunes, flannel boards, and nursery rhymes.

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: StoryRoom
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Simple stories, gentle tunes, flannel boards, and nursery rhymes.

Outreach: Nature Storytime in the Park

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Outreach
Program Type:
Outreach
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool

Spend some time with the Naturalist at Raccoon River Park's Coneflower Shelter! We'll enjoy nature stories and a kid-friendly craft or activity. Bring a blanket and dress for the weather.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

Spend some time with the Naturalist at Raccoon River Park's Coneflower Shelter! We'll enjoy nature stories and a kid-friendly craft or activity. Bring a blanket and dress for the weather.

Picture of Mother Goose

Toddler Storytime

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
StoryRoom at Main Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers

Simple stories, gentle tunes, flannel boards, and nursery rhymes.

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: StoryRoom
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Simple stories, gentle tunes, flannel boards, and nursery rhymes.

LifeChoices Lunch & Learn

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Purpose of Meeting:

To educate our attendees on our LifeChoices Program. *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

To educate our attendees on our LifeChoices Program.
*This program is not sponsored by or affiliated with the West Des Moines Public Library.

Library Board of Trustees Monthly Meeting

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 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.

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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“Get Growing” with the Budding Optimist - Planning your Garden

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Program
Age Group:
Adults

Do you give up on gardening in the winter months? You could be missing the most important season for your garden, Planning Season.

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

Do you give up on gardening in the winter months? You could be missing the most important season for your garden, Planning Season.

Baby Doll Storytime

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
StoryRoom at Main Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers, Preschool

Bring a favorite doll/stuffed animal or use one of ours and join us for Baby Doll Storytime. This program is inspired by Dr.

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: StoryRoom
Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Bring a favorite doll/stuffed animal or use one of ours and join us for Baby Doll Storytime. This program is inspired by Dr.

Baby Doll Storytime

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
StoryRoom at Main Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers, Preschool

Bring a favorite doll/stuffed animal or use one of ours and join us for Baby Doll Storytime. This program is inspired by Dr.

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: StoryRoom
Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Bring a favorite doll/stuffed animal or use one of ours and join us for Baby Doll Storytime. This program is inspired by Dr.

Group Service Project (GSP)

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
StoryRoom at Main Branch
Program Type:
Program
Age Group:
Teens

Are you looking for a few Silver Cord, Community Service, or other volunteer hours? The Library is looking for volunteers to help with a monthly group service project. We will perform a variety of tasks.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: StoryRoom
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you looking for a few Silver Cord, Community Service, or other volunteer hours? The Library is looking for volunteers to help with a monthly group service project. We will perform a variety of tasks.

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Family Storytime

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers, Preschool

Join us in the Community Room for this class featuring stories, songs, and rhymes followed by gross and fine motor play all with an early literacy focus!

For ages 2-6 w/adult. 

 

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us in the Community Room for this class featuring stories, songs, and rhymes followed by gross and fine motor play all with an early literacy focus!

For ages 2-6 w/adult. 

 

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Family Storytime

Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers, Preschool

Join us in the Community Room for this class featuring stories, songs, and rhymes followed by gross and fine motor play all with an early literacy focus!

For ages 2-6 w/adult. 

 

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us in the Community Room for this class featuring stories, songs, and rhymes followed by gross and fine motor play all with an early literacy focus!

For ages 2-6 w/adult. 

 

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Kids Graphic Novel Club Read - This Was Our Pact

Thursday, October 23, 2025 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, This Was Our Pact by Ryan Andrews.

Upcoming
Registration Required
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, This Was Our Pact by Ryan Andrews.

author Linda McCann and her books; date/time of program

How to research when you’re writing Nonfiction

Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Program
Age Group:
Adults

Please join us in welcoming author Linda Betsinger McCann!

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

Please join us in welcoming author Linda Betsinger McCann!

English With Friends

Friday, October 24, 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.