West Des Moines Public Library

(515) 222-3400

4000 Mills Civic Pkwy

West Des Moines, IA 50265

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Mon: 9:00am-2:00pm

Mon: 4:00pm-7:00pm

Tue: 9:00am-2:00pm

Tue: 4:00pm-7:00pm

Wed: 9:00am-2:00pm

Wed: 4:00pm-7:00pm

Thu: 9:00am-2:00pm

Thu: 4:00pm-7:00pm

Fri: 10:00am-2:00pm

Sat: 10:00am-2:00pm

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Closed for Renovations Starting March 1st

The WDM Library is Temporarily Closed starting March 1, 2021. This is the final, big closure to finish our Renovations. It will last between six and eight weeks, as we have a LOT to do! For more information, see our Building Renovations page.

Web Resources

ERIC: Institute of Education Services

This index includes a variety of education-related articles. Some resources are available for free online while others must be obtained elsewhere.

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FastWeb Scholarship Search

Search for colleges, scholarships, loans and more.

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Federal Student Aid

Apply for federal grants, work-study, and loans with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form

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FinAid

The go-to guide for college financial aid

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Iowa College Student Aid Commission

Advocates for and supports Iowans as they explore, finance, and complete educational opportunities beyond high school.

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Peterson's Education Center

Online, searchable versions of the popular Peterson’s college search guides.

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Resume Builder

Use this site to build a resume that works for you.

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Student Scholarship Search

Helps students find scholarships relevant to their background, field of study, sport, skill, interest, achievement, or other attribute.

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The College Board

Information on the SAT, PSAT, ACT, plus information on colleges and college planning.

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U.S. Department of Education, Post-Secondary

Information on loans, federal aid, and grants.

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Main Branch

Closed for Renovations Starting March 1st

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