BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Des Moines Metro - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Des Moines Metro X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://dsmlife.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Des Moines Metro REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260522T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260522T113000 DTSTAMP:20260610T023624 CREATED:20260513T065005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T065458Z UID:1550-1779444000-1779449400@dsmlife.org SUMMARY:Adult Craft Day - Beaded Bracelet DESCRIPTION:Event DetailsEnjoy a relaxing craft time just for adults!  Join us for a fun and simple craft where you’ll be shown the steps and given hands on help as you create a unique item to take home. All materials are provided\, and the program is free! Registration is required and begins Friday\, May 1 at 9:00am. Note: Thurs.\, May 21 Adult Craft Night\, Fri.\, May 22 Adult Craft Day\, and Sat.\, May 23 Adult Craft Saturday are the same program. Please only register for one program. Beaded Bracelet - a variety of styles will be available \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\n \n \n\nCheck our calendar for future Adult Craft Programs.\n\nThis event is designed exclusively for adults to relax\, learn\, and enjoy. If you're looking for something for the whole family\, check our calendar for other options Library Calendar.|\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 Adult Services\n \n \n \n \n Email:\n \n\n \n adultreg@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 Courtney                \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/adult-craft-day-beaded-bracelet/ LOCATION:West Des Moines Public Library\, 4000 Mills Civic Pkwy West Des Moines\, IA 50265\, West Des Moines\, IA\, 50265\, United States CATEGORIES:Adults ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dsmlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Crafting-Event-image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260527T163000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260527T173000 DTSTAMP:20260610T023624 CREATED:20260519T015630Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T020136Z UID:1575-1779899400-1779903000@dsmlife.org SUMMARY:Teen & Adult Summer Volunteer Training DESCRIPTION:Event Details We need your help this summer! Volunteers will help distribute summer reading materials and prizes. After attending a training session\, volunteers will receive a link to sign up for times to work. You only need to attend ONE training session to be eligible to volunteer. Volunteer shifts for teens will be 2 hours long\, between the hours of 10am-4pm Monday through Friday in June and July. Volunteer shifts for adults will be 2 hours long\, between 10am-4pm Saturday\, and 1-5pm Sunday in June and July. Volunteers must be entering grades 8-12 in the fall\, or adults 18+. Registration is required. If you are interested in volunteering but can't make it to any of the training sessions\, please contact Beth Schaefer at schaefer@johnstonlibrary.org. \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\nJohnston Public Library\n\n\nWe need your help this summer! Volunteers will help distribute summer reading materials and prizes. After attending a training session\, volunteers will receive a link to sign up for times to work. You only need to attend ONE training session to be eligible to volunteer.\n\nVolunteer shifts for teens will be 2 hours long\, between the hours of 10am-4pm Monday through Friday in June and July.\nVolunteer shifts for adults will be 2 hours long\, between 10am-4pm Saturday\, and 1-5pm Sunday in June and July.\n\nVolunteers must be entering grades 8-12 in the fall\, or adults 18+.\n\nRegistration is required. If you are interested in volunteering but can't make it to any of the training sessions\, please contact Beth Schaefer at schaefer@johnstonlibrary.org.\n \n Johnston Public Library \n\n6700 Merle Hay Rd\nJohnston\, IA 50131 \n (515) 278-5233 \nSee map: Google Maps \n\n\n Contact Info\n Name: Beth Schaefer \n Email: schaefer@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/teen-adult-summer-volunteer-training/ LOCATION:Johnston Public Library\, 6700 Merle Hay Rd Johnston\, IA 50131\, Johnston\, IA\, 50131\, United States CATEGORIES:Adults,Teens ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dsmlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Teen-Volunteers-Presentation-43-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260530T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260530T130000 DTSTAMP:20260610T023624 CREATED:20260518T060816Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T061235Z UID:1565-1780135200-1780146000@dsmlife.org SUMMARY:Learn to Play Mah Jong DESCRIPTION:Event DetailsProgram description:  Curious about Mah Jong? Join us for a hands-on introduction to this classic tile-based game of strategy\, skill\, and a little bit of luck! Whether you're completely new or just need a refresher\, this beginner-friendly program will walk you through the basics of American Mah Jong\, including: Understanding the tiles and game setupLearning the rules and how to read the Mah Jong tilesPracticing basic strategies and gameplayPlaying a few rounds with guidanceThis program is provided by The Dealt Hand. All materials will be provided—just bring your curiosity and a willingness to learn! Registration is requested\, please. This program is for adults and older teens (ages 16+). Registration opens on 5/1/2026 at 9:00 am. \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: Jen Ohzourk \n Email: jen.ohzourk@wdm.iowa.gov \n Phone Number: (515) 222-3403 \n Presenter: The Dealt Hand \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/learn-to-play-mah-jong/ LOCATION:West Des Moines Public Library\, 4000 Mills Civic Pkwy West Des Moines\, IA 50265\, West Des Moines\, IA\, 50265\, United States CATEGORIES:Adults,Teens ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dsmlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/May-30.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR