Request a Visit

Note: Due to public health restrictions, the library is pleased to offer virtual classroom and daycare visits. Please fill out the form below to request a virtual visit and a librarian will be touch with more information.

The West Des Moines Public Library Youth Services Department is pleased to provide library visits for day care centers, preschools, public/private schools, scout troops, homeschoolers, and other organizations located in the city of West Des Moines. Enjoy a lively storytime, learn about the importance of the library in the community, or take an exciting behind-the-scenes tour.  We can also come to you!

To schedule a library visit or a visit by a librarian to your facility, please fill out the form below.  We will contact you via email shortly to organize a visit.

General Library Visit Guidelines

  • Library visits are scheduled for day care centers, preschools, public/private schools, scout troops, homeschoolers, and other organizations when library programming permits, weekdays during the school year (September through May). Library visits are not scheduled during the summer, (June through August).
  • The Youth Services Department offers visits on a first come, first served basis.
  • Please contact the Library via the form below to schedule a visit at least three (3) weeks in advance. The library cannot provide programs for drop-in visits.
  • Schools and organizations requesting visits must be located in the city of West Des Moines.

Request a Visit Form

Target Audience for Event
Events focused on youth, such as storytimes at daycares or preschools, school visits, field trips, etc.
Events that include all ages, such as parades, community festivals, etc.
Contact Name
What would you like to do during your visit?

You may choose more than one.
What would you like to do during your WoW Truck visit?
The Words on Wheels truck is a Ford 350 pickup truck with a sizeable box on the back. Patrons approach the vehicle from the outside along the panels of the truck, which fold open to provide access to shelving and screens. Please provide details about where library staff will park the truck during your visit. If your event requires library staff to set up in a parking lot, we will need to be placed along an outer edge and have 4-6 standard parking spots reserved in advance. Ideal parking is along a sidewalk as close to the front entrance of your facility as possible, for user safety.