Upcoming Events

Friendship bracelets "never go out of style!" Join us in celebrating Taylor Swift's launch of her new album, The Tortured Poets Department, by making friendship bracelets, snacking, and listening to TTPD (of course!). ...

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  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 session, walk-in's also welcome.  Staff can help with specific ...

Are you sometimes struck by a beautiful leaf or feather that you find on a nature walk? Kathy E. Esch, BFA, will teach the art of nature journaling in this introductory session. Using the versatile pencil, attendees will be introduced to the techniqu...

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  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 session, walk-in's also welcome.  Staff can help with specific ...

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 session, walk-in's also welcome.  Staff can help with specific ...

Join Erin Huiatt, local author of the book “100 Things to Do in Des Moines Before You Die” for a special BINGO style program highlighting the Metro's top attractions and hidden gems. This program is perfect for families planning their adventures arou...

Celina Karp Biniaz, one of the last living survivors from Schindler’s List—and the only one who graduated from North High School and Grinnell College in Iowa. Sandi Yoder, Director of the Iowa Jewish Historical Society, will share Celina’s persona...

Using puppets, rhymes, songs, and short stories, we will engage baby and caregiver in language-rich activities designed for pre-walking babies. We will spotlight sensory stimulation, fine and gross motor skills, early literacy skills and of course FU...

Using puppets, rhymes, songs, and short stories, we will engage baby and caregiver in language-rich activities designed for pre-walking babies. We will spotlight sensory stimulation, fine and gross motor skills, early literacy skills and of course FU...

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. Come prepared to share with the group a quick review of a few of the...

Simple stories, gentle tunes, flannel boards, and nursery rhymes. Each week we will incorporate activities that emphasize and reinforce body part identification, counting, rhythm, sensory stimulation, fine and gross motor skills, and animal sounds. A...

Simple stories, gentle tunes, flannel boards, and nursery rhymes. Each week we will incorporate activities that emphasize and reinforce body part identification, counting, rhythm, sensory stimulation, fine and gross motor skills, and animal sounds. A...

If you like to read and talk about books, this club is for you. Join us for discussion and activities related to this month's book Dragons in a Bag (#1 in the series) by Zetta Elliott. If you need a copy of the book, please come to the Children'...

Visit the West Des Moines Library Friends Foundation webpage for more information.   ...

The Friends Foundation is proud to present local author Sarah Noll Wilson. Her book, Don’t Feed the Elephants! is a deep dive into avoidance in relationships, and in doing so creating a harmful barrier to success. The in-person event begins at 6...

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. No experience or training necessary!...

Go on a different adventure every month month after school! Sign up this month and participate in a vehicular building challenge using everyone's favorite interlocking brick system. Join us in the Community Room to embark on an adventure! For ages...