This event is in the "Adults" group English With Friends 10:00am–11:00am Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 27 2026 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 WDM Writer's Group 10:00am–2:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 28 2026 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.
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 Sensory Spaces w/ ARL TheraPets 2:00pm–3:00pm Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults 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 Feb 22 2026 Sun Sensory Spaces w/ ARL TheraPets 2:00pm–3:00pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults Program Type: Program Event Details: Sensory Spaces are Metro area libraries offering special activities and spaces for members of the public who appreciate a sensory friendly environment.
This event is in the "Teens" group Group Service Project (GSP) 3:00pm–5:00pm Teens Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Feb 25 2026 Wed Group Service Project (GSP) 3:00pm–5:00pm Open Library Branch: Main Branch Room: StoryRoom Age Group: Teens Program Type: Program Registration Required Event Details: 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Baking Blue Ribbons: Stories, recipes and more about the Iowa State Fair Food Competitions 6:30pm–8:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 23 2026 Mon Baking Blue Ribbons: Stories, recipes and more about the Iowa State Fair Food Competitions 6:30pm–8:00pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Program Event Details: Have you attended the Iowa State Fair and wondered just how those blue ribbons get awarded? Think your layer cake has blue ribbon-worthy flavor but don't know how to enter the Fair's competitions? Come learn from three experts!
This event is in the "Adults" group “Get Growing” with the Budding Optimist - Setting Gardening Goals 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 26 2026 Thu “Get Growing” with the Budding Optimist - Setting Gardening Goals 7:00pm–8:00pm Upcoming Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Program Registration Required Event Details: Need a cure for your spring fever? Join Sarah Wood, the Budding Optimist, for a Garden Goals program to kick off the gardening season.