This event is in the "Adults" group. May 16 2025 Fri English With Friends 10:00am - 11:00am Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. May 16 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. May 16 2025 Fri Adult Craft Day - Paper Topiaries 10:00am - 11:30am Adults Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. May 16 2025 Fri Adult Craft Day - Paper Topiaries 10:00am - 11:30am Closed Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Millie Knee Classroom Age Group: Adults Program Type: Craft Registration Required Event Details: Engage your creativity.Relieve stress.Make something beautiful.Learn a new skill.You can do all this at Adult Craft Day!
This event is in the "Adults" group. May 16 2025 Fri People We Meet at the Library: A Party Celebrating Emily Henry Books! 6:00pm - 8:00pm Adults Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. May 16 2025 Fri People We Meet at the Library: A Party Celebrating Emily Henry Books! 6:00pm - 8:00pm Waitlist Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Program Registration Required Event Details: Calling all book lovers! Join us for a fun-filled evening celebrating the heartfelt, witty, and romantic world of Emily Henry’s novels at the WDM Public Library.
This event is in the "Adults" group. May 17 2025 Sat Tech One-on-One 10:00am - 10:30am Adults Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. May 17 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
May 17 2025 Sat Jefferson Court Condominium Homeowners Association 10:00am - 12:00pm May 17 2025 Sat Jefferson Court Condominium Homeowners Association 10:00am - 12:00pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Purpose of Meeting Annual Meeting of the Association *This program is not sponsored by or affiliated with the West Des Moines Public Library.
This event is in the "Adults" group. May 17 2025 Sat Tech One-on-One 10:30am - 11:00am Adults Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. May 17 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. May 17 2025 Sat Tech One-on-One 11:00am - 11:30am Adults Full Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. May 17 2025 Sat Tech One-on-One 11:00am - 11:30am Full 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 "School-Age Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 17 2025 Sat Crossroads: A Journey With The Blues featuring Tina Haase-Findlay and Rob Lumbard @ 2 pm 2:00pm - 3:00pm School-Age Children, Teens, Adults This event is in the "School-Age Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 17 2025 Sat Crossroads: A Journey With The Blues featuring Tina Haase-Findlay and Rob Lumbard @ 2 pm 2:00pm - 3:00pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: School-Age Children, Teens, Adults Program Type: Performer Event Details: This program will start at 2:00 pm
This event is in the "Adults" group. May 18 2025 Sun Iowa Files: Women's Correction in Iowa 2:30pm - 3:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. May 18 2025 Sun Iowa Files: Women's Correction in Iowa 2:30pm - 3:30pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Program Event Details: Iowa began building its first prison before achieving statehood, and women were sentenced to penitentiaries prior to the establishment of plans for their own housing.
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. May 19 2025 Mon First day of Summer Escape @ West Des Moines Library! All Day All Ages, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults 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. May 19 2025 Mon First day of Summer Escape @ West Des Moines Library! All Day Library Branch: Main Branch Age Group: All Ages, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults Program Type: Program Event Details: Registration begins May 19 for our 2025 Summer Escape at the library!
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. May 19 2025 Mon Welcome back, Spotty! All Day Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children 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. May 19 2025 Mon Welcome back, Spotty! All Day Library Branch: Main Branch Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children Program Type: Program Event Details: Spotty is back and hiding at the library once again! You can find him in the Children's area on the first floor.
This event is in the "Adults" group. May 19 2025 Mon Mindful Monday Workshop: Mindfulness in Nature 11:00am - 1:00pm Adults Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. May 19 2025 Mon Mindful Monday Workshop: Mindfulness in Nature 11:00am - 1:00pm Open Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Program Registration Required Event Details: Are you looking for ways to manage or alleviate stress? Please join us for a four-part series to help learn ways to manage stress and improve mindfulness. Each session will include a discussion topic and activity.
This event is in the "Adults" group. May 19 2025 Mon Welcome to Medicare presented by SHIIP 5:30pm - 7:00pm Adults Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. May 19 2025 Mon Welcome to Medicare presented by SHIIP 5:30pm - 7:00pm Open 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. May 19 2025 Mon Book Club Social: Hybrid Edition 7:00pm - 8:30pm Adults Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. May 19 2025 Mon Book Club Social: Hybrid Edition 7:00pm - 8:30pm Open Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Millie Knee Classroom Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Event Details: Please join Alana and Amy to discuss what everyone has been reading and watching this month. You may join us in the Millie Knee Classroom upstairs at the library or in Zoom.
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. May 20 2025 Tue Outreach: Nature Storytime in the Park 10:30am - 11:15am Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults Offsite Event 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. May 20 2025 Tue Outreach: Nature Storytime in the Park 10:30am - 11:15am Library Branch: Outreach Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults Program Type: Outreach Event Details: Spend some time with the Naturalist at Raccoon River Park's Biddle Shelter! We'll enjoy nature stories and a kid-friendly craft of activity. Bring a blanket and dress for the weather.
This event is in the "Adults" group. May 20 2025 Tue Library Board of Trustees Monthly Meeting 5:00pm - 7:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. May 20 2025 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.
May 20 2025 Tue Western Hills Condo Owners Association 7:00pm - 9:00pm May 20 2025 Tue Western Hills Condo Owners Association 7:00pm - 9:00pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Purpose of Meeting *This program is not sponsored by or affiliated with the West Des Moines Public Library.
This event is in the "Adults" group. May 21 2025 Wed Retirement University: Estate Planning, Long-Term Care and Legacy Planning 6:30pm - 7:30pm Adults Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. May 21 2025 Wed Retirement University: Estate Planning, Long-Term Care and Legacy Planning 6:30pm - 7:30pm Open Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Program Registration Required Event Details: Are you thinking about retirement but find it a bit overwhelming? We invite you to attend the 3-part Retirement University programs presented by SOFA (The Society for Financial Awareness)!
This event is in the "School-Age Children" group. May 22 2025 Thu Kids Graphic Novel Club Read 4:15pm - 5:00pm School-Age Children Open Registration Required This event is in the "School-Age Children" group. May 22 2025 Thu Kids Graphic Novel Club Read 4:15pm - 5:00pm Open 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, Shakti by SJ Sindu.
This event is in the "Adults" group. May 22 2025 Thu AARP Fraud Watch 6:30pm - 7:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. May 22 2025 Thu AARP Fraud Watch 6:30pm - 7:30pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Program Event Details: Ever been a victim of a scam? Do you know anyone who has? Would you like to learn about the latest scams in Iowa and ways to protect yourself and others?
This event is in the "Adults" group. May 23 2025 Fri English With Friends 10:00am - 11:00am Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. May 23 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.
May 23 2025 Fri Thrive 1:00pm - 5:00pm May 23 2025 Fri Thrive 1:00pm - 5:00pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Purpose of Meeting *This program is not sponsored by or affiliated with the West Des Moines Public Library.
This event is in the "Adults" group. May 24 2025 Sat WDM Writer's Group 10:00am - 2:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. May 24 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.
May 24 2025 Sat masjid sahabah - Enas Said 11:00am - 1:00pm May 24 2025 Sat masjid sahabah - Enas Said 11:00am - 1:00pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Purpose of Meeting *This program is not sponsored by or affiliated with the West Des Moines Public Library.