West Des Moines Public Library

10/21/2026

Our Learning Kits are always a hit, but we have more available right now than normal (including a few of our mega-popular Large Doll Kits!) Check out the link in the first comment to see the 100+ kits that you can check out RIGHT NOW at the library!

Pictured Kits: Large Doll Kit: Sola, Learning Kit: Stix, Learning Kit: Froggy Feeding Fun, and Toniebox: Diary of a Wimpy Kid

10/21/2026

Polk County Early Voting at the WDM Library has begun! Vote in the Community Room Wednesday, October 21 - Saturday, October 24 between the hours of 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Please note that we will not be a voting site on Election Day. For more details on where to vote early, visit https://www.wdmlibrary.org/vote

10/19/2026

Who else is getting excited to dive back into the world of Prythian when A Court of Splintered Harmony is released next week? We know this group is! Thanks to all of the Maasverse fans who joined us for our ACOTAR party!

10/19/2026

Early Voting at the library starts on Wednesday for Polk County voters! On Wednesday, October 21 - Saturday, October 24 between the hours of 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM, you'll be able to vote in our community room. Paper ballots are available at this site only for those who live in West Des Moines precincts, but computerized voting machines are available for all Polk County Iowa voters. Learn more at the link in the first comment.

10/14/2026

REMINDER: Libby PIN changes start tomorrow! Starting October 15, you’ll need both your WDM Public Library card number AND your account PIN to log in to Libby, OverDrive, Kanopy, and other connected digital library services.

What’s your PIN? It’s the same password you use to log in to your WDM Library account.

Forgot your PIN or need to set one up?
- Reset it through your WDM Library account on Vega Discover.
- Call us at 515-222-3400 or email [email protected].
- Stop by any library service desk, and we’ll be happy to help!

Don’t wait until tomorrow! Check that you know your PIN today so you can keep enjoying your favorite eBooks, audiobooks, and more without interruption.

10/13/2026

Curious about the proposed layout for our expansion? Check out the floor plans for the first and second floor! Special note: you'll see some additional meeting rooms on the second floor on the north side of the building. That area will be a renovation of existing under-utilized space. A win-win! Learn more about how you can help us grow at: www.wdmlibrary.org/WDMLibraryExpansion

10/12/2026

We are closed today for a very important reason! ALL of our library staff members only get two days a year to meet as a whole group and train to make sure we are serving you, our patrons, to the best of our ability. Thanks for understanding while we take this day to grow and learn!

10/11/2026

We love watching the foliage change around the City campus! 🍂

Morning fog and fall colors at the public library in West Des Moines, Iowa

Brian Abeling / Iowa Road Trip

10/08/2026

What gives you the creeps? Spiders? Heights? The fear of the unknown? This spooky season, explore our Fears and Phobias display on the second floor! Each book is wrapped up with a phobia written on the outside, keeping its contents a mystery until you unwrap it. Inside, you’ll find fascinating facts and insights to help you better understand that fear. Do you dare?

10/07/2026

Thanks for the coverage The Des Moines Register!

Photos: West Des Moines Public Library is raising money for a planned $6.5 million expansion. See the plans. See link below ⬇️

📸 Provided by the West Des Moines Public Library