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Teen Halloween: Pokémon

Friday, October 17, 2025 at 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Main Branch

Event Details:

Teens (grades 6-12), are you ready for Halloween? So are we! This year's theme is Pokémon Halloween. You're encouraged to wear your Pokémon merch, Pokémon cosplay, or even your Hal...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Teens (grades 6-12), are you ready for Halloween? So are we! This year's theme is Pokémon Halloween. You're encouraged to wear your Pokémon merch, Pokémon cosplay, or even your Halloween costume.

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Final Friday Fiber Club

10:00am–11:30am
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Millie Knee Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

West Des Moines Library Friends Foundation Meeting

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Board Meeting
Event Details:

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

Library Closes at 5PM

5:00pm–9:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Main Branch
Description:

The Library closes at 5pm today, Wednesday.  We will be closed Thursday and Friday and will reopen at 9am on Saturday.  Happy Thanksgiving! 

Library Closed - Thanksgiving Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Main Branch, Outreach
Description:

We will be closed Thursday and Friday of Thanksgiving, reopening regular hours on Saturday.  Happy Thanksgiving!  

Library Closed - Thanksgiving Weekend

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Main Branch, Outreach
Description:

We will be closed Thursday and Friday of Thanksgiving, reopening at 9am on Saturday.  Happy Thanksgiving!  

YA Not Club Read

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
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!

Library Board of Trustees Monthly Meeting

5:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
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.

Final Friday Fiber Club

10:00am–11:30am
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Millie Knee Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

Library Closing at 5pm

5:00pm–9:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Main Branch
Description:

The Library will close at 5pm on December 23rd.  We will be closed Dec 24-25 and reopen at 9am on December 26th.  Happy Holidays!  

Holiday Closing

All Day 12/24–12/25
Closing
Branches:
Main Branch
Description:

The Library will close at 5pm on December 23rd.  We will be closed Dec 24-25 and reopen at 9am on Friday, December 26th.  Happy Holidays!  

New Year's Eve - Library Closes at 12 noon

12:00pm–9:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Main Branch
Description:

The Library will close at 12 Noon for New Year's Eve.  We will be closed New Year's Day, January 1st, and reopen on January 2nd.  Happy New Year!  

New Year's Day - Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Main Branch
Description:

The Library will close at 5pm for New Year's Eve.  We will be closed New Year's Day, January 1st, and reopen on January 2nd.  Happy New Year!  

YA Not Club Read

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
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!

Library Closed for MLK Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Main Branch
Description:

The Library is Closed for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday.  We will reopen at 9am on Tuesday.  

YA Not Club Read

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
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!

Library Closed - President's Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Main Branch
Description:

The Library is closed on President's Day for all-day staff training.  We will reopen on Tuesday morning at 9am.  

YA Not Club Read

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
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!

YA Not Club Read

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
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!

YA Not Club Read

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
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!

YA Not Club Read

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
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!

Holiday Closing

All Day 12/24–12/25
Closing
Branches:
Main Branch
Description:

The Library will close at 5pm on December 23rd.  We will be closed Dec 24-25 and reopen at 9am on Friday, December 26th.  Happy Holidays!  

Library Closed for MLK Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Main Branch
Description:

The Library is Closed for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday.  We will reopen at 9am on Tuesday.  

Library Closed - President's Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Main Branch
Description:

The Library is closed on President's Day for all-day staff training.  We will reopen on Tuesday morning at 9am.  

Holiday Closing

All Day 12/24–12/25
Closing
Branches:
Main Branch
Description:

The Library will close at 5pm on December 23rd.  We will be closed Dec 24-25 and reopen at 9am on Friday, December 26th.  Happy Holidays!