West Des Moines Public Library

One of the things our staff members love about working at the library is helping people feel more confident with technology. Whether you're trying to print a document, download an eBook, navigate a confusing website, or troubleshoot a device, we're always happy to help.
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Need a little extra time and personalized support? Our free Tech One-on-One appointments offer 30 minutes with an assistant focused entirely on your technology questions. Sign up here: https://www.wdmlibrary.org/events/month/2026/06?keywords=tech%20one-on-one

This partnership warms our hearts! Our Step Back in Time Historical Fiction book group that meets at the Jordan House officially has their own "Best Book Group Ever!" brick. Thanks for making this happen, West Des Moines Historical Society! Learn more about this book group here: https://www.wdmlibrary.org/events/book-clubs

We are open today and have a Friday Craft for Kids available for you at the Children's Desk! Get all of the goodies you need to make this hot air balloon paper craft while supplies last.

We still have spots open for the Friday and Saturday sessions of our Adult Craft: Bargello Bookmarks! Sign up below if you'd like to join us!
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Friday, June 19 @ 10 AM: https://www.wdmlibrary.org/event/adult-craft-day-110634
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Saturday, June 20 @ 1:30 PM: https://www.wdmlibrary.org/event/adult-craft-saturday-114278

Every month we curate fun book displays around the building for you to discover your next reads! This month ranges from Steampunk, to Pride, the World Cup, Staycation Supplies, and more!

Did you know that you can ride the new DART routes for free until the end of June? Route 20 is your new go-to line to make your WDM Library stop. Learn more below.

Our new bus routes are officially hitting the road today! All of the new routes are also free to ride through June 30.

Plan your trip today at rideDART.com. See you on board!

Two Wednesdays in a row of pivoting Traveling Tales indoors! We hope to see you next Wednesday out at Fairmeadows Park. Be sure to check our social media in the morning to confirm where we'll be!
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Wednesdays from 10:30 - 11:15 AM
6/24 – Fairmeadows Park
7/8 – Pinedale Park
7/15 – Scenic Valley Park
7/22 – American Legion Park
7/29 – Whisper Point Park

We loved our building illustration from Kevin Cannon so much that we asked him to make a few more! Here is the Words on Wheels illustration he created on a t-shirt! You can get yours now on our Threadless site. Stay tuned for more illustrations... Shop now: https://wdmlibrary.threadless.com/designs/wow-truck-illustration/mens/t-shirt/regular?variation=crest-back&color=cyan

Tomorrow is the first day to start claiming your final prizes, one of these fun blue notebooks and a ticket to an Iowa Cubs baseball game, for Summer Reading! Haven't started yet? You still have plenty of time to sign up and get your 30 days of reading in! Just visit www.wdmlibrary.org/summer to find out how.

Don't forget to stop by the Children's Desk to pick up our Friday Craft for Kids! This week you can make a parachute toy out of pipe cleaners and a coffee filter! Available while supplies last.