West Des Moines Public Library

West Des Moines Public Library

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Your neighborhood library! From WDM Library Strategic Plan: https://www.wdmlibrary.org/policies/wdm-library-strategic-plan-2022-2027

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.

Photos from West Des Moines Public Library's post 05/29/2026

The Teen Center is also looking extra-festive for Summer Reading, including Flapjack the Goose in his birdwatching outfit! Sign up now at www.wdmlibrary.org/summer

05/28/2026

We are at the Historic Valley Junction Farmers Market tonight until 8PM! Stop by our truck outside of Coffee Cats Cafe to check out a book, get a library card, and learn about Summer Reading!

Photos from West Des Moines Public Library's post 05/28/2026

3rd Graders from Fairmeadows Elementary (WDMCS) helped us decorate our Children's area for the summer with their creative hot air balloons! We appreciate their time and talents - come check them out when you get signed up for Summer Reading! www.wdmlibrary.org/summer

05/26/2026

We are officially back to Summer Hours here at the WDM Library! Here are the times we will be open now through Labor Day:
Mon-Thu.....9AM - 9 PM
Fri ...................9AM - 6PM
Sat.................10AM - 4PM
Sun.........................CLOSED

05/24/2026

Even though we are closed today and Monday for Memorial Day, you can keep helping us break records by signing up for our Summer Reading Challenge! Over 1,100 sign ups in one week is AMAZING! We love your enthusiasm and want to continue that momentum! Sign up now at www.wdmlibrary.org/summer

Photos from West Des Moines Public Library's post 05/22/2026

It's not just the kids who get to have the fun during Summer Reading! Adults can enjoy our steampunk theme at our desk with an impressive, giant airship! Haven't signed up for Summer Reading yet? You can do that now! www.wdmlibrary.org/summer

05/22/2026

Each time you stop into the library from now until July 25, fill out a Weekly Drawing slip at the Summer Reading Table (first floor), Children's Desk (first floor), Teen Desk (first floor), or Adult Services Desk (second floor) to win a prize from our generous local sponsors! We draw for prizes once a week in the categories of Kids, Teens, and Adults.
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A huge shoutout goes to our sponsors! See them all tagged in the comments!

Photos from West Des Moines Public Library's post 05/21/2026

One of our fun stations in the Children's area during Summer Reading is our bird watching area! Come learn about birds that might be flying by and stopping at our bird feeder. We have plenty of books about our flying friends waiting for you to check out!

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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