Upcoming Events

Visit us at the WDM Library 24-Hour Kiosk in Valley Junction to celebrate it's new look! Each attendee will get free ice cream and an opportunity to learn more about the kiosk. Our Words on Wheels book truck will also be in attendance.

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, The Moth Keeper by Kay O'Neill.

Get ready for a magical night of stories at Amphitheater Readers! West Des Moines Parks and Recreation has teamed up with the West Des Moines Public Library to bring the Words on Wheels vehicle to the Jamie Hurd Amphitheater.

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 Nightmare House by Sarah Allen!

School has started. It’s (hopefully) cooler outside. Let’s take some time to explore the library’s resources. Did you know that we have Learning Kits that area available for checkout?

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 Ugly Cat and Pablo by Isabel Quintero .

Come to the library for a spooky fun craft! We'll be making easy lanterns that will cast an eerie glow for Halloween (or any occasion). For ages 5-12, registration required.

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, My Aunt Is a Monster by Reimena Yee.

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 A Rover's Story by Jasmine Warga!

Join us in the Community Room after school to embark on an adventure! For ages 5-12, registration required.

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). 

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 Leave It to Plum by Matt Phelan.

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, Global by Eoin Colfer.

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 in the Community Room after school to embark on an adventure! For ages 5-12, registration required.

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 Zapato Power : Freddie Ramos Takes Off by Jacqueline Jules.

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). 

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, Queen of the Sea by Dylan Meconis.

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). 

Join us in the Community Room after school to embark on an adventure! For ages 5-12, registration required.

This month, we want you to bring your own book to talk about! Bring your favorite book. Bring the book your currently reading. Bring your LEAST favorite book. Just bring a book and be ready to tell us a little bit about it!