Homebound Services

Homebound Delivery

Love to read? Having trouble getting to the library for health reasons? The West Des Moines Public Library has a service that can help!

In 2022, the library made over 930 individual deliveries to patrons via the Homebound service. A WDM library card is required. All materials checkout for one month.

These programs allow WDM residents who have difficulty coming into the library access to library materials - no matter what their living situation.

If you live in a West Des Moines senior living community, delivery is available to you. You may also want to know about our popular Elder Care Facility Outreach Program where we house a small, rotating collection at local care facilities.

Betsy Richter

Request Homebound Delivery

If you, or someone you know, is interested in this service, please fill out the form below and someone from the WDM Library will contact you. You may also call the Library at 515-222-3404 or email library@wdm.iowa.gov.

Name
Emergency Contact Name
Where will library materials be delivered?
In which West Des Moines facility do you reside? 
Please choose from the list of West Des Moines care facilities below.
Tell us a little about what you like to read or listen to or view...

 

 

Large Print and Audio Titles

Here’s a link to our catalog’s Large Print Collection

Here’s a link to our extensive collection of Audiobooks (Books on CD)

Looking for a Good Book to Read? 

We have a reader’s advisory service that can help you find your next great read!  Browse booklists, or ask one of our librarians to help you find that perfect book.  You can request large print or audio, if that is your preference. 

Check out our Reading Recommendations.

Other Helpful Local Resources

Aging Resources of Central Iowa

The mission of Aging Resources of Central Iowa is to lead, advocate and serve as well as plan and coordinate resources in the provision of services to persons in central Iowa, their families, caregivers or representatives enabling elders to lead independent, meaningful and dignified lives in the least restrictive environment. 

Phone: (515) 255-1310 or toll free at 800-747-5352.

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Alzheimer's Association

The Alzheimer's Association leads the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.  Iowa Chapter - Serving all 99 counties

24-Hour Help Line: 800-272-3900

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WesleyLife: At Home Services & Meals on Wheels

No matter if you need assistance with condition management or if you are returning home from a hospital stay and would like some help to keep your recovery moving along, the WesleyLife Home Health and In-Home Services team is ready to step in.

At home Services: (515) 297-7750

WesleyLife Meals on Wheels delivers a hot, tasty, nutritious lunch each week day, and our friendly drivers stop and chat for a moment to make sure all is well.

To start meal services: (515) 298-5922

 

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West Depot Community Resource

Your Community Information Station

Are you looking for activities, information, or resources in the communities served by West Des Moines Community Schools? West Depot is a community resource that will help you connect to the most local options.

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West Des Moines Human Services

City of WDM source for clothing, food, heating bill, utility bill, emergency assistance and other services for WDM residents. They also have a weekly free medical clinic and normally hold ELL classes for residents. 

Phone: 515-222-3660

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Outreach Volunteers

Do you enjoy spending time with seniors and other community members who may need assistance getting their library materials? If you are patient, kind, upbeat, and a great listener, you may find this position rewarding. Volunteers will deliver library materials to WDM residents in their homes or care facilities and provide socialization, which is critical in preventing cognitive decline. We aim to match applicants with someone who has similar interests. 

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