Homebound Delivery
Love to read? Having trouble getting to the library because of health or transportation reasons? The West Des Moines Public Library has a service that can help!
West Des Moines residents who are unable to visit the library because of a temporary or permanent disability or the inability to access services due to intense weather can receive library materials delivered directly to their homes by staff or volunteers.
Additionally, if you live in a West Des Moines senior living community, delivery and in-person collections may be available to you. Please visit our Elder Care Facility Outreach Program page to see if your location houses one of our small, rotating collections or fill out our Request Homebound Delivery form below for in-person visits.
Please note, when a patron is utilizing homebound services for a condition that renders them unable to physically visit our library or kiosk, they are unable to use any in-person library services. However, they may continue to use e-Services such as Hoopa or Libby. A WDM library card is required, and all materials check out for one month.
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.
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
The mission of Aging Resources of Central Iowa is to lead, advocate and serve as well as plan and coordinate resources in providing services to people 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.
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
Disability Rights Iowa is a part of an extensive network of protection & advocacy agencies across the U.S. Since DRI’s establishment in 1984, it has been their mission to protect and advocate for the rights of Iowans with disabilities and mental illness.
To request services:
Phone: 515-278-2502
Toll Free: 800-779-2502
Relay: 711
EveryStep is an umbrella organization for HCI Hospice Care Services, Visiting Nurse Services of Iowa, Amanda the Panda, and 30 other programs and services. Services include support and education to young moms; assistance to immigrants and refugees; wellness services to communities; in-home care to people who are ill, injured or facing the end of life; and compassionate support to families during times of grief and loss.
Hospice Referrals: (515) 333-5810
Home Care Referrals: (515) 558-9591
Contract Nursing Phone: (800) 806-9934
WesleyLife Home Health and In-Home Services team is ready to step in to help with condition management, or if you are returning home from a hospital stay, and would like some help to keep your recovery moving along,.
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
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.
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.