West Des Moines Public Library

West Des Moines Public Library Your neighborhood library! From WDM Library Strategic Plan: https://www.wdmlibrary.org/policies/wdm-library-strategic-plan-2022-2027
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Vision: Empowering our community by encouraging the sharing of ideas, a love of learning, and the joy of reading

Mission: To enrich lives by igniting curiosity, engaging community, and expanding perspectives.

We are at the Historic Valley Junction Farmers Market right outside of Reading in Public Bookstore + Cafe making library...
08/27/2026

We are at the Historic Valley Junction Farmers Market right outside of Reading in Public Bookstore + Cafe making library cards, handing out notebooks, and sharing the library love! We are also here with staff from Tech Connect (Youth Justice Initiative) who run our Tech One-on-One programs at the library! Interested in Tech Connect? Learn more: https://techconnectwdm.org/

These happy crafters loved the tote bag program with Board & Brush Clive, IA last night!
08/27/2026

These happy crafters loved the tote bag program with Board & Brush Clive, IA last night!

Look at Betsy making her famous balloon animals!
08/27/2026

Look at Betsy making her famous balloon animals!

We're remembering the beautiful life and legacy of Dolly Parton today. Thank you for your storytelling and unwavering de...
08/25/2026

We're remembering the beautiful life and legacy of Dolly Parton today. Thank you for your storytelling and unwavering dedication to early literacy. Check out a book from our second floor display in her honor. 🦋

One of our favorite things about our library location is that it's connected to many West Des Moines trails! Thanks for ...
08/25/2026

One of our favorite things about our library location is that it's connected to many West Des Moines trails! Thanks for sharing your love for the library, Alexander. Do you also love the library? Consider leaving us a Google Review at the link in the first comment.

We wanted to get in on the first day of school fun! Welcome back to school, West Des Moines Community Schools students!
08/24/2026

We wanted to get in on the first day of school fun! Welcome back to school, West Des Moines Community Schools students!

Coming to our next Lapsit Storytime... our new library milestone mat! Track your little one's age as they continue in La...
08/22/2026

Coming to our next Lapsit Storytime... our new library milestone mat! Track your little one's age as they continue in Lapsit Storytime up to 18 months!

Look at this sweet bumblebee buzzing about the Iowa State Fair with residents at Arbor Springs!
08/21/2026

Look at this sweet bumblebee buzzing about the Iowa State Fair with residents at Arbor Springs!

Check it out! This book has been in circulation at the WDM Public Library since the 70's. And it just got returned by a ...
08/20/2026

Check it out! This book has been in circulation at the WDM Public Library since the 70's. And it just got returned by a patron yesterday! This book has been on the shelves in three different West Des Moines Public Library buildings and is still in good shape. We're impressed.

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4000 Mills Civic Pkwy
West Des Moines, IA
50265

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 9pm
Tuesday 9am - 9pm
Wednesday 9am - 9pm
Thursday 9am - 9pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

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