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Teen Advisory Board (TAB)

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Teen Center
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Program
Event Details:
Are you in grades 6-12, and interested in making the library a better place for teens? Then the WDM Public Library’s Teen Advisory Board (TAB) is for you! By becoming a member of TAB you can take a leadership role in your community, give input in tee...

Great Books Showcase

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Program
Event Details:
“Can you suggest a great book?” This is a question librarians get all the time. Consider this event our answer! We will highlight some new titles you’ll love. Whether you’re a mystery fan or want to find out about the hottest cooking trends, yo...

Journaling to Heal

9:00am - 12:00pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Millie Knee Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:
 Journaling to Heal© supports participants on their path to healing and recovery from life’s challenges, even difficult situations. Journaling is one of the best ways to explore emotions and feelings, sort through events and relationships, and s...

YA Not Club Read

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:
Are you a "Grown Up" but you like to read Young Adult books?  Are you looking for a book club that doesn’t take itself too seriously?  Then YA Not join us for YA Not Club Read! YA Not Club Read is our non-traditional book club for "...

WDM Writer's Group

10:00am - 1:00pm
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. Fellow writers offer constructive critique following each writer's turn. Cu...

MUFON Iowa

11:00am - 2:00pm
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Purpose of Meeting
*This program is not sponsored by or affiliated with the West Des Moines Public Library. ...

Diamond Brooke Townhomes

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Purpose of Meeting
*This program is not sponsored by or affiliated with the West Des Moines Public Library. ...

Library Board of Trustees Monthly Meeting

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Board Meeting
Event Details:
Visit the Library Board of Trustees webpage for the meeting agenda and minutes from past meetings. If you are interested in attending the meeting but would prefer to attend virtually, Library staff can arrange for virtual access to the meeting.&nb...

Tech One-on-One

1:30pm - 2:00pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Study Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:
Tech One-on-One  Do you have a specific computer, mobile device, or other technology related questions?  We are here to help!  Sign up for a 30 minute private session, walk-in's also welcome.  Staff can help with specific ...

Tech One-on-One

2:00pm - 2:30pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Study Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:
Tech One-on-One  Do you have a specific computer, mobile device, or other technology related questions?  We are here to help!  Sign up for a 30 minute private session, walk-in's also welcome.  Staff can help with specific ...

Tech One-on-One

2:30pm - 3:00pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Study Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:
Tech One-on-One  Do you have a specific computer, mobile device, or other technology related questions?  We are here to help!  Sign up for a 30 minute private session, walk-in's also welcome.  Staff can help with specific ...

Adult Craft Night - Macrame Jar Hanger

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Craft
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:
Engage your creativity. Relieve stress. Make something beautiful. Learn a new skill. You can do all this at Adult Craft Night! Enjoy a relaxing craft time just for adults!  Join us every 3rd Thursday for a fun and simple...

Step Back in Time: Historical Fiction book group

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Off-Site Location
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:
Historical fiction is a great way to learn about people and events through stories that bring history to life. Our group discusses titles from a wide variety of time/places/people. Please join us for a discussion of The Call of the Wrens by Jenn...

Adult Craft Day - Macrame Jar Hanger

10:00am - 11:00am
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Craft
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:
Engage your creativity. Relieve stress. Make something beautiful. Learn a new skill. You can do all this at Adult Craft Day! Enjoy a relaxing craft time just for adults!  Join us for a fun and simple craft. You’ll be shown th...

New Device Tech Help!

10:00am - 10:30am
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Millie Knee Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:
New Device Tech Help Register for a 30 minute session for one-on-one help with your new devices!  Our assistants have been trained to help with a variety of technical questions on smart phones, tablets, and laptops.  Please let us kno...

New Device Tech Help!

10:30am - 11:00am
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Millie Knee Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:
New Device Tech Help Register for a 30 minute session for one-on-one help with your new devices!  Our assistants have been trained to help with a variety of technical questions on smart phones, tablets, and laptops.  Please let us kno...

New Device Tech Help!

11:00am - 11:30am
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Millie Knee Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:
New Device Tech Help Register for a 30 minute session for one-on-one help with your new devices!  Our assistants have been trained to help with a variety of technical questions on smart phones, tablets, and laptops.  Please let us kno...

The Mom & Little One Funday

12:00pm - 2:30pm
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Purpose of Meeting
Mothers and children gathering -snacks and drinks will be provided *This program is not sponsored by or affiliated with the West Des Moines Public Library....

Iowa Files: UFOs in Iowa

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Program
Event Details:
UFO sightings in Iowa are not just a modern phenomenon; the first inhabitants spoke of “Star People” and there’s been more than 1,156 reports recorded on the National UFO Reporting Center. Join Greg Anderson, Iowa MUFON (Mutual UFO Network) State Dir...

First day of Summer Escape @ West Des Moines Library!

All Day
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Virtual
Age Group: All Ages, Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Program
Event Details:
Registration begins May 22 for our 2023 Summer Escape at the library! Sign up today online or via the Beanstack app (for iOS or Android). For information on registering groups (such as classes or daycares) please send a message to youthservices@wdm.i...

Welcome back, Spotty!

All Day
Library Branch: Main Branch
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age Children
Program Type: Program
Event Details:
Spotty is back and hiding at the library once again! You can find him in the Children's area on the first floor. He finds a new hiding spot each week while the library is closed on Sundays, so come back again and again throughout the summer for more ...