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SUMMARY:Author Sylvia Nemmers: Happy Now? Shattering the myth of happily ever after
DESCRIPTION:Event Details\n      \n                    \n            \n            \n                    \n\n             We are happy to welcome \nauthor Sylvia Nemmers to the Library! She will share stories from her \nlife\, as well as her experiences writing her book.  "When I walk \nwith my guide dog\, I am fairly oblivious to what is going on around me \nuntil someone walks up to me and speaks.  Sometimes it is a person \ntelling me how sorry they feel for me.  Sometimes it has been a person \nasking me why I cover my hair\, or why I became a Muslim. \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\nOther times someone sees me at a conference and asks me how I got my \nPhD or my job as Department Chair in Environmental Science.  And the \nmost common one of all - “Can I pet your dog?” I don’t mind the \nquestions but feel unworthy of the pity.This is an invitation to \ncome and hear some of my tails.  My life journey has been unique\, but I \nam certain we will find shared experiences connecting us through the \ntapestry of humanity." Books will be available for sale after the program.  \n                       West Des Moines Public Library\n\n            \n              4000 Mills Civic Pkwy\n                           \n\n            \n              West Des Moines\,\n              IA\n              50265\n             \n\n                          \n                \n                  (515) 222-3400\n                \n               \n            \n            \n              See map:\n              \n                Google Maps              \n             \n          \n          \n                  \n\n        \n                \n                           \n             Contact Info\n\n                          \n                \n                  Name:                \n\n                Jen Ohzourk\n               \n            \n                          \n                \n                  Email:\n                \n\n                \n                  jen.ohzourk@wdm.iowa.gov\n                \n               \n            \n                          \n                \n                  Phone Number:\n                \n\n                \n                  (515) 222-3403\n                \n               \n            \n                          \n                \n                  Presenter:\n                \n\n                Sylvia Nemmers                \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/author-sylvia-nemmers-happy-now-shattering-the-myth-of-happily-ever-after/
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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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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