The library is searching for a full-time Teen Services Assistant! Know a candidate who would excel at developing teen programs and selecting young adult literature for the library? Send them our way! #LibJobs #LibraryJobs #LISjobs
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Apply here: wdm.iowa.gov/Home/Components…
We have a fantastic selection of YA LGBTQ+ lit in our new Teen Center! Celebrate #pridemonth with some awesome reads: ow.ly/3JNI50Fg0qv
We've just added 200 graphic novel titles on Bridges and Libby for WDM Library Card holders! Check them out here: ow.ly/spbE50F7sIG
We're hiring a part-time Teen Services Assistant! Know someone who would be fantastic at researching, designing, and providing programming and reading material for ages 12-18? Let them know they should apply by our June 11 deadline!
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Apply here: ow.ly/g1Vh50F2oBf
NEW MOBILE APP Coming Soon!
Your old WDM Library app will stop working soon, so we can update the App stores.
Watch the week of the 19th for info on the NEW app!
For now, you can place holds and check your account via your mobile browser:
encore.wdm.iowa.gov
NEW MOBILE APP Coming Soon!
Your old WDM Library app will stop working soon, so we can update the App stores.
Watch the week of the 19th for info on the NEW app!
For now, you can place holds and check your account via your mobile browser:
encore.wdm.iowa.gov
Come Work With Us! Part-time Page (Tues/Thurs evening and every other weekend) and Intermittent Page positions now posted on the City's Employment page. Questions? Call City HR at 515-222-3616.
Apply online: ow.ly/kb9850EcKIL
Looking for a quick read? Check out our list of 50 Books Under 200 Pages. ow.ly/MOtk50DH7pO
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Our new website is live and now features chat support! We hope you enjoy this fresh new look and, as always, let us know if we can answer any questions for you.
I can't wait! If you haven't read the final book in the series (RETURN OF THE THIEF) you can put it on hold in our catalog today. It is a great conclusion to an AMAZING series. One of the best of all time.
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UPDATE: as of 11/25/20, the WDM Library will continue with a curbside-only model for the time being. This will be revisited at the regular Board meeting in December. The Library will continue to offer curbside pickups, phone reference and virtual programming.
Need help during this virtual learning transition? Check out HelpNow, an online tutoring service provided by the WDM Library. Find more information and access the service here: wdmlibrary.org/databases/dat…
Checkout Eric Gansworth's new biography or any of our suggested titles from Read Woke: Native American Voices for Teens for #nativeamericanheritagemonth2020. ow.ly/VfeX50Cg2tL
Due to the increase in positive COVID-19 cases in Polk and Dallas Counties, the WDM Library will remain closed and continue curbside service through at least November 30. For more information, please visit wdmlibrary.org/2020/11/exten…
West Des Moines Human Services needs your help! Find their list of most-needed items to support our community by following the link. ow.ly/s5Px50BNCGO
Currently listening to THIS IS MY AMERICA by @KCjohnsonwrites for @CybilsAwards round 1, narrated by the amazing @TheRealBahniT ! Don't forget to submit your nominations before October 15.
One of the judges for the 2020 Cybils Awards is a librarian on our staff and you'll be seeing tweets and book reviews from now until December. Send in your award nominations today!
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Thank you so much for this list, @sljournal 💙I was trying to gather all my books to photograph and recommend, but you nailed it. Stay well all.
Books to help educators explain Ruth Bader Ginsburg's work and legacy to students. ow.ly/zk2R50BwJUF #RBG
