This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Saturday Storytime Saturday, October 25, 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. View Details This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Oct 25 2025 Sat Saturday Storytime 9:30am–10:00am 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group WDM Writer's Group Saturday, October 25, 2025 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 Oct 25 2025 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 "Babies" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Saturday Storytime Saturday, October 25, 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. View Details This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Oct 25 2025 Sat Saturday Storytime 10:30am–11:00am 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.
This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Outreach: Nature Storytime in the Park Tuesday, October 28, 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. View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Oct 28 2025 Tue Outreach: Nature Storytime in the Park 10:30am–11:00am 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group West Des Moines Library Friends Foundation Meeting Tuesday, October 28, 2025 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 Oct 28 2025 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 "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Halloween Storytime (Registration required) Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm Community Room at Main Branch Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool Put on your favorite costume and join us in the Community Room for not-too-scary stories and Halloween fun at the library. We'll start the program by showing off our costumes with a short parade around the first floor of the library. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Oct 29 2025 Wed Halloween Storytime (Registration required) 6:30pm–7:15pm Upcoming Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Put on your favorite costume and join us in the Community Room for not-too-scary stories and Halloween fun at the library. We'll start the program by showing off our costumes with a short parade around the first floor of the library.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Halloween Storytime (Registration required) Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am Community Room at Main Branch Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool Put on your favorite costume and join us in the Community Room for not-too-scary stories and Halloween fun at the library. We'll start the program by showing off our costumes with a short parade around the first floor of the library. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Oct 30 2025 Thu Halloween Storytime (Registration required) 10:30am–11:15am Upcoming Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Put on your favorite costume and join us in the Community Room for not-too-scary stories and Halloween fun at the library. We'll start the program by showing off our costumes with a short parade around the first floor of the library.
This event is in the "Adults" group English With Friends Friday, October 31, 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 31 2025 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, October 31, 2025 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 Oct 31 2025 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 "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Halloween Storytime (Registration required) Friday, October 31, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am Community Room at Main Branch Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool Put on your favorite costume and join us in the Community Room for not-too-scary stories and Halloween fun at the library. We'll start the program by showing off our costumes with a short parade around the first floor of the library. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Oct 31 2025 Fri Halloween Storytime (Registration required) 10:30am–11:15am Upcoming Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Put on your favorite costume and join us in the Community Room for not-too-scary stories and Halloween fun at the library. We'll start the program by showing off our costumes with a short parade around the first floor of the library.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Holly Majerus Art Display All Day 11/1 - 11/30 Lobby Display Case at Main Branch Program Type: Exhibit Age Group: All Ages View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Nov 1 - 30 2025 Holly Majerus Art Display All Day 11/1–11/30 Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Lobby Display Case Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Exhibit
This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Saturday Storytime Saturday, November 1, 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. View Details This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Nov 1 2025 Sat Saturday Storytime 9:30am–10:00am 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Tech One-on-One Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am Millie Knee Classroom at Main Branch Program Type: Program Age Group: Adults Tech One-on-One Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Nov 1 2025 Sat Tech One-on-One 10:00am–10:30am Open Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Millie Knee Classroom Age Group: Adults Program Type: Program Registration Required Event Details: Tech One-on-One
This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Saturday Storytime Saturday, November 1, 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. View Details This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Nov 1 2025 Sat Saturday Storytime 10:30am–11:00am 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Tech One-on-One Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am Millie Knee Classroom at Main Branch Program Type: Program Age Group: Adults Tech One-on-One Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Nov 1 2025 Sat Tech One-on-One 10:30am–11:00am Open Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Millie Knee Classroom Age Group: Adults Program Type: Program Registration Required Event Details: Tech One-on-One
This event is in the "Adults" group Tech One-on-One Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am Millie Knee Classroom at Main Branch Program Type: Program Age Group: Adults Tech One-on-One Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Nov 1 2025 Sat Tech One-on-One 11:00am–11:30am Open Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Millie Knee Classroom Age Group: Adults Program Type: Program Registration Required Event Details: Tech One-on-One
This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "School-Age Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Family Night at the Library! Monday, November 3, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Community Room at Main Branch Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults Join Nate for a fun family activity! We'll be doing something different each month. For all ages. Please register each person attending (children and adults). Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "School-Age Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Nov 3 2025 Mon Family Night at the Library! 6:30pm–7:30pm Upcoming Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults Registration Required Event Details: Join Nate for a fun family activity! We'll be doing something different each month. For all ages. Please register each person attending (children and adults).
This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Outreach: Nature Storytime in the Park Tuesday, November 4, 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. View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Nov 4 2025 Tue Outreach: Nature Storytime in the Park 10:30am–11:00am 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.
This event is in the "School-Age Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Tween Club Read - The Girl Who Drank The Moon Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm Community Room at Main Branch Program Type: Book Club Age Group: School-Age Children, Teens If you like to read and talk about books (but you’re getting too old for our other book clubs), this club is for you. Join us for discussion and activities related to this month’s book The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill! Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "School-Age Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Nov 4 2025 Tue Tween Club Read - The Girl Who Drank The Moon 4:15pm–5:00pm Upcoming Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: School-Age Children, Teens Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Event Details: If you like to read and talk about books (but you’re getting too old for our other book clubs), this club is for you. Join us for discussion and activities related to this month’s book The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill!
This event is in the "Adults" group English With Friends Friday, November 7, 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Nov 7 2025 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 "Babies" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Saturday Storytime Saturday, November 8, 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. View Details This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Nov 8 2025 Sat Saturday Storytime 9:30am–10:00am 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group WDM Writer's Group Saturday, November 8, 2025 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 Nov 8 2025 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 "Babies" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Saturday Storytime Saturday, November 8, 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. View Details This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Nov 8 2025 Sat Saturday Storytime 10:30am–11:00am 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.
This event is in the "Babies" group Lapsit Storytime Monday, November 10, 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. View Details This event is in the "Babies" group Nov 10 2025 Mon Lapsit Storytime 9:30am–10:00am 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.