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This event is in the "Adults" group.

Introduction to Chair Yoga

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Program
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Description:  Are you curious about yoga but don’t know where to start? Would you like to incorporate a healthy new habit into your daily routine? Please join us for a mid-wee...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Description:  Are you curious about yoga but don’t know where to start? Would you like to incorporate a healthy new habit into your daily routine?

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Valentine's Cardmaking

Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Teen Center at Main Branch
Program Type:
Program
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join us in the Teen Center for an evening of cardmaking! Materials will be provided for participants to make their own Valentine's Day cards. Feel free to stop by, create a card, a...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Teen Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Program
Event Details:

Join us in the Teen Center for an evening of cardmaking! Materials will be provided for participants to make their own Valentine's Day cards. Feel free to stop by, create a card, and chat!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

English With Friends

Friday, February 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Southwoods Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Program
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us at the West Des Moines Public Library for English with Friends, a welcoming and informal conversation program starting February, 2025. Designed for adult English learners o...

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 starting February, 2025.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tech One-on-One

Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Study Room G at Main Branch
Program Type:
Program
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Tech One-on-One Do you have a specific computer, mobile device, or other technology related questions?  We are here to help!  Sign up for a 30 minute private se...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Study Room G
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Tech One-on-One 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tech One-on-One

Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Study Room G at Main Branch
Program Type:
Program
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Tech One-on-One Do you have a specific computer, mobile device, or other technology related questions?  We are here to help!  Sign up for a 30 minute private se...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Study Room G
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Tech One-on-One 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tech One-on-One

Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Study Room G at Main Branch
Program Type:
Program
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Tech One-on-One Do you have a specific computer, mobile device, or other technology related questions?  We are here to help!  Sign up for a 30 minute private se...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Study Room G
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Tech One-on-One 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Introduction to Chair Yoga

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Program
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Description:  Are you curious about yoga but don’t know where to start? Would you like to incorporate a healthy new habit into your daily routine? Please join us for a mid-wee...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Description:  Are you curious about yoga but don’t know where to start? Would you like to incorporate a healthy new habit into your daily routine?

This event is in the "Adults" group.

English With Friends

Friday, February 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Millie Knee Classroom at Main Branch
Program Type:
Program
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us at the West Des Moines Public Library for English with Friends, a welcoming and informal conversation program starting February, 2025. Designed for adult English learners o...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Millie Knee Classroom
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 starting February, 2025.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

WDM Writer's Group

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Babies" group.
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.

Sensory Spaces w/ ARL TheraPets

Sunday, February 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Program
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Sensory Spaces are Metro area libraries offering special activities and spaces for members of the public who appreciate a sensory friendly environment. While individuals and famili...

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

Sensory Spaces are Metro area libraries offering special activities and spaces for members of the public who appreciate a sensory friendly environment.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Welcome to Medicare presented by SHIIP

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Program
Age Group:
Adults
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 me...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
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.

Introduction to Chair Yoga

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Program
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Are you curious about yoga but don’t know where to start? Would you like to incorporate a healthy new habit into your daily routine? Please join us for a mid-week mindful movement ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Are you curious about yoga but don’t know where to start? Would you like to incorporate a healthy new habit into your daily routine?

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Group Service Project (GSP)

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
StoryRoom at Main Branch
Program Type:
Program
Age Group:
Teens
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...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: StoryRoom
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Final Friday Fiber Club

Friday, February 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Millie Knee Classroom at Main Branch
Program Type:
Program
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Do you embroider, cross-stitch, crochet, or knit? All fiber artists are invited to join us for Final Friday Fiber Club, an informal opportunity to get together with other fiber art...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Millie Knee Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Do you embroider, cross-stitch, crochet, or knit?

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tech One-on-One

Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Millie Knee Classroom at Main Branch
Program Type:
Program
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Tech One-on-One Do you have a specific computer, mobile device, or other technology related questions?  We are here to help!  Sign up for a 30 minute private se...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Millie Knee Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Tech One-on-One 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tech One-on-One

Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Millie Knee Classroom at Main Branch
Program Type:
Program
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Tech One-on-One Do you have a specific computer, mobile device, or other technology related questions?  We are here to help!  Sign up for a 30 minute private se...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Millie Knee Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Tech One-on-One 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tech One-on-One

Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Millie Knee Classroom at Main Branch
Program Type:
Program
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Tech One-on-One Do you have a specific computer, mobile device, or other technology related questions?  We are here to help!  Sign up for a 30 minute private se...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Millie Knee Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
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, March 3, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Program
Age Group:
Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join NLet’s take a cue from Mary Poppins, Burt, and the Banks family! This month we’ll work on making an easy kite or two. Bring the kite you made (or any kite) back on the afterno...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Join NLet’s take a cue from Mary Poppins, Burt, and the Banks family! This month we’ll work on making an easy kite or two.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

CultureAll Open Books

Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Program
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for an evening of lively conversation and community!  CultureALL's Open Book is a story sharing experience where people are trained Books who share 7-10 minute chapter...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Join us for an evening of lively conversation and community!

This event is in the "School-Age Children" group.

After School Adventures

Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:30pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Program
Age Group:
School-Age Children
Event Details:

Let’s take a cue from Mary Poppins, Burt, and the Banks family! This month we’ll work on making an easy kite or two. Bring the kite you made (or any kite) back on the afternoon of ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: School-Age Children
Program Type: Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 23
Event Details:

Let’s take a cue from Mary Poppins, Burt, and the Banks family! This month we’ll work on making an easy kite or two.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Introduction to Composting

Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Program
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Carissa Thoma from Down to Earth Living will share her years of experience composting, so you can get green in your backyard. Topics will include the compost process...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

Carissa Thoma from 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Bracelet Making

Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Teen Center at Main Branch
Program Type:
Program
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join us in the Teen Center to make your own beaded creation! Beads will be provided for participants to make their own bracelets, necklaces, or other creations. Program intended fo...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Teen Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Program
Event Details:

Join us in the Teen Center to make your own beaded creation! Beads will be provided for participants to make their own bracelets, necklaces, or other creations. Program intended for grades 6-12. No registration required.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

English With Friends

Friday, March 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Millie Knee Classroom at Main Branch
Program Type:
Program
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us at the West Des Moines Public Library for English with Friends, a welcoming and informal conversation program starting February, 2025. Designed for adult English learners o...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Millie Knee Classroom
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 starting February, 2025.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Friends Foundation Wine & Cheese Fundraiser: Around the World with Books

Friday, March 7, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Program
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join the WDM Library Friends Foundation for their biggest fundraiser of the year – the 8th Annual Wine, Beer, and Cheese Fundraiser on Friday, March 7! It will be hosted at th...

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

Join the WDM Library Friends Foundation for their biggest fundraiser of the year – the 8th Annual Wine, Beer, and Cheese Fundraiser on Friday, March 7!