This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 8 2024 Fri Drop-off Day for Saturday Craft Supply Swap 9:00am - 5:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 8 2024 Fri Drop-off Day for Saturday Craft Supply Swap 9:00am - 5:30pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Program Event Details: Do you love arts and crafts? Do you have extra supplies taking up space in your home? If so, you won’t want to miss the WDM Library Adult Craft Supply Swap on Saturday, November 9.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 9 2024 Sat Early Bird! Adult Craft Supply Swap 10:00am - 10:30am Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 9 2024 Sat Early Bird! Adult Craft Supply Swap 10:00am - 10:30am Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Program Event Details: Please note: the 10-10:30 am time is for Early Bird ticket holders only. Want to shop first, before the general public? Read on!
This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 9 2024 Sat WDM Writer's Group 10:00am - 1:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 9 2024 Sat WDM Writer's Group 10:00am - 1:00pm 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 "Adults" group. Nov 9 2024 Sat Adult Craft Supply Swap 10:30am - 2:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 9 2024 Sat Adult Craft Supply Swap 10:30am - 2:00pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Program Event Details: Do you love arts and crafts? Do you have extra supplies taking up space in your home? If so, you won’t want to miss the WDM Library Adult Craft Supply Swap on Saturday, November 9.
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 11 2024 Mon Family Night at the Library! 6:30pm - 7:30pm Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults Open Registration 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 11 2024 Mon Family Night at the Library! 6:30pm - 7:30pm Open Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults Program Type: Program Registration Required Seats Remaining: 14 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 "Adults" group. Nov 11 2024 Mon Club Read: Hybrid Edition 7:00pm - 8:45pm Adults Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 11 2024 Mon Club Read: Hybrid Edition 7:00pm - 8:45pm Open Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Millie Knee Classroom Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: Join Alana and Amy on Monday, November 11th at 7p.m. for Club Read, a book club for adults. You may join us in the Millie Knee Classroom at the library or through Zoom.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 12 2024 Tue Friends Foundation Author Event: Kimberly Stuart 6:45pm - 8:15pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 12 2024 Tue Friends Foundation Author Event: Kimberly Stuart 6:45pm - 8:15pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author Event Event Details: The Friends Foundation is proud to present local author Kimberly Stuart.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 14 2024 Thu NaNoWriMo Write-In (Sponsored by the Friends Foundation) 6:00pm - 8:00pm Teens, Adults This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 14 2024 Thu NaNoWriMo Write-In (Sponsored by the Friends Foundation) 6:00pm - 8:00pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Millie Knee Classroom Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Program Event Details: Are you participating in National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) this year? Join us for a write-in with fellow writers! We'll have snacks, provide writing prompts, and provide great writing vibes.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 14 2024 Thu YA Not Club Read 6:30pm - 8:00pm Adults Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 14 2024 Thu YA Not Club Read 6:30pm - 8:00pm Open Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Seats Remaining: 13 Event Details: Are you a "Grown Up" but you like to read Young Adult books? Are you looking for a book club that doesn’t take itself too seriously? Then YA Not join us for YA Not Club Read!
This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 16 2024 Sat Tech One-on-One 10:00am - 10:30am Adults Closed Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 16 2024 Sat Tech One-on-One 10:00am - 10:30am Closed Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Millie Knee Classroom Age Group: Adults Program Type: Program Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Tech One-on-One
This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 16 2024 Sat Tech One-on-One 10:30am - 11:00am Adults Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 16 2024 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 Seats Remaining: 2 Event Details: Tech One-on-One
This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 16 2024 Sat Tech One-on-One 11:00am - 11:30am Adults Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 16 2024 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 Seats Remaining: 2 Event Details: Tech One-on-One
This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 17 2024 Sun Iowa Files: Woodland Cemetery 2:30pm - 3:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 17 2024 Sun Iowa Files: Woodland Cemetery 2:30pm - 3:30pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Program Event Details: Woodland Cemetery was founded in 1848, three years before Des Moines was incorporated as a city. One of the earliest Victorian "garden cemeteries," its oak tree-covered hills served as the city's first park.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 18 2024 Mon Brick by Brick: Building Home Knowledge -- Right Sizing 6:30pm - 8:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 18 2024 Mon Brick by Brick: Building Home Knowledge -- Right Sizing 6:30pm - 8:00pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Program Event Details: Are you a first-time homebuyer and feeling overwhelmed by how much information is out there? Maybe you have a house and want to sell, but don’t know what steps to take or how to get the best price.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 19 2024 Tue Library Board of Trustees Monthly Meeting 5:00pm - 7:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 19 2024 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.
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. Nov 21 2024 Thu Outreach: Jingle in the Junction 5:00pm - 8:00pm All Ages, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults Offsite Event 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. Nov 21 2024 Thu Outreach: Jingle in the Junction 5:00pm - 8:00pm Library Branch: Outreach Age Group: All Ages, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults Program Type: Outreach Event Details: The West Des Moines Public Library is excited to bring our Words on Wheels vehicle out to Jingle in the Junction in Valley Junction! Our parking spot has not been finalized yet, but once we know more, we will update this listing.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 21 2024 Thu Adult Craft Night: Painted Ornaments 6:30pm - 8:00pm Adults Waitlist Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 21 2024 Thu Adult Craft Night: Painted Ornaments 6:30pm - 8:00pm Waitlist Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Craft Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Engage your creativity. Relieve stress. Make something beautiful. Learn a new skill. You can do all this at Adult Craft Night!
This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 21 2024 Thu Step Back in Time: Historical Fiction book group 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adults Open Registration Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 21 2024 Thu Step Back in Time: Historical Fiction book group 7:00pm - 8:00pm Open Library Branch: Outreach Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Seats Remaining: 10 Event Details: Historical fiction is a great way to learn about people and events through stories that bring history to life. Our group discusses titles from a wide variety of time/places/people.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 22 2024 Fri Final Friday Fiber Club 10:00am - 11:30am Adults Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 22 2024 Fri Final Friday Fiber Club 10:00am - 11:30am Open Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Millie Knee Classroom Age Group: Adults Program Type: Program Registration Required Seats Remaining: 11 Event Details: Do you embroider, cross-stitch, crochet, or knit?
This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 22 2024 Fri WDM Library Friends Foundation + CandleBarDSM Fundraiser 5:30pm - 8:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 22 2024 Fri WDM Library Friends Foundation + CandleBarDSM Fundraiser 5:30pm - 8:00pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Craft, Program Event Details: Join us for a fun-filled evening at the West Des Moines Public Library! Get ready to immerse yourself in the world of scented candles at our Candle Bar DSM Event.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 23 2024 Sat WDM Writer's Group 10:00am - 1:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 23 2024 Sat WDM Writer's Group 10:00am - 1:00pm 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 "School-Age Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 24 2024 Sun Music by Serenade 3:00pm - 4:00pm 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. Nov 24 2024 Sun Music by Serenade 3:00pm - 4:00pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: School-Age Children, Teens, Adults Program Type: Performer Event Details: The Library is very happy to welcome Serenade for an afternoon of enchanting music! Featuring the unique musical pairing of Denise Schmitz and Tim Cooper, Serenade will perform beautiful ballads and more.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 25 2024 Mon Brick by Brick: Building Home Knowledge -- Right Sizing 6:30pm - 8:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 25 2024 Mon Brick by Brick: Building Home Knowledge -- Right Sizing 6:30pm - 8:00pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Program Event Details: Are you a first-time homebuyer and feeling overwhelmed by how much information is out there? Maybe you have a house and want to sell, but don’t know what steps to take or how to get the best price.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 25 2024 Mon Book Club Social: Hybrid Edition 7:00pm - 8:45pm Adults Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 25 2024 Mon Book Club Social: Hybrid Edition 7:00pm - 8:45pm Open Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Millie Knee Classroom Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Seats Remaining: 16 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.