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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251207
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SUMMARY:Holiday Light Recycling
DESCRIPTION:Event DetailsThis holiday season\, JPL has partnered with Metro Waste Authority to offer a holiday lights drop-off for any old or broken strands of lights you find as you deck the halls. From Nov. 10-Jan. 30\, residents can drop off lights in the collection box located inside the main doors of Johnston Public Library. All lights will then be safely recycled at Metro Waste Authority’s Metro Hazardous Waste Drop-Off. LED\, classic\, plastic\, and glass bulbs as well as net\, icicle\, and battery-powered lights are accepted. Just remember to keep them loose when you drop them in the collection box!     Johnston Public Library \n\n\n\n				\n				\n				\n				\n\n\n			\n		\n		\n\n\n\n\n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n\n\n				\n				\n				\n				\n\n6700 Merle Hay Rd \n Johnston\, IA 50131 \n (515) 278-5233  \nSee map:  Google Maps  \n\n\n Contact Info\n Email:   info@johnstonlibrary.org  \n Phone Number:  (515) 278-5233   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n\n\n				\n				\n				\n				\n\n\n					\n					Read More
URL:https://dsmlife.org/event/holiday-light-recycling-2/
LOCATION:Johnston Public Library\, 6700 Merle Hay Rd Johnston\, IA 50131\, Johnston\, IA\, 50131\, United States
CATEGORIES:For All
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SUMMARY:English With Friends
DESCRIPTION:Event Details  Join us at the West Des Moines Public Library for English with Friends\, a welcoming and informal conversation program. Designed for adult English learners of all levels\, this free program provides a relaxed space to practice speaking English\, build confidence\, and make connections with neighbors. Each session features guided conversations on everyday topics\, fun group activities\, and opportunities to share stories and cultural experiences. Whether you're new to the area or looking to improve your language skills\, English with Friends offers a friendly and supportive environment to learn together. Sessions will be held weekly on Fridays at the library. Contact Caryn at caryn@hopetoshineia.org or ‪(515) 423-0043 for more information. Upcoming English With Friends sessions \n\n\n\n				\n				\n				\n				\n\n\n			\n		\n		\n\n\n\n\n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n\n\n				\n				\n				\n				\n\nWest Des Moines Public Library \n\n 4000 Mills Civic Pkwy \nWest Des Moines\, IA 50265 \n (515) 222-3400  \nSee map:  Google Maps  \n\n\n Contact Info\n Name:  Caryn Kelly (or Jen Ohzourk at WDM Library) \n Email:   caryn@hopetoshineia.org  \n Phone Number:  (515) 423-0043   \n Presenter:  Caryn Kelly \n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n\n\n				\n				\n				\n				\n\n\n					\n					Read More
URL:https://dsmlife.org/event/english-with-friends-2/
LOCATION:West Des Moines Public Library\, 4000 Mills Civic Pkwy West Des Moines\, IA 50265\, West Des Moines\, IA\, 50265\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults
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