BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Des Moines Metro - ECPv6.15.20//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:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260423T183000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260423T193000 DTSTAMP:20260424T042640 CREATED:20260411T062732Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260419T055450Z UID:1486-1776969000-1776972600@dsmlife.org SUMMARY:Discover the Night Flyers of Iowa DESCRIPTION:Event Details\n  \n  \nJoin us for a fascinating journey into the world of bats! Learn about these mysterious and misunderstood creatures—their unique adaptations\, vital role in ecosystems\, and the myths that surround them. Iowa Wildlife Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in central Iowa with a mission to provide professional rehabilitation of native wildlife\, provide conservation education\, and wildlife assistance skills training. Bats are one of IWC’s specialty species\, admitting over 100 bat patients (roughly 1/3rd of all patients) each year in rehabilitation. IWC will teach about the different types of bats found in Iowa\, roles bats play in Iowa and beyond\, our rehabilitation approach\, conservation protection and how you can help!  You will also meet one of their ambassador bats and learn about our annual bat release in May. \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\n\nWest Des Moines Public Library\n4000 Mills Civic Pkwy \nWest Des Moines\, IA 50265 \n (515) 222-3400 \nSee map: Google Maps \nContact Info\n Name: Jen Ohzourk \n Email: jen.ohzourk@wdm.iowa.gov \n Phone Number: (515) 222-3403 \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/discover-the-night-flyers-of-iowa/ 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/jpeg:https://dsmlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Discover-the-Night-Flyers-of-Iowa-Event-Slide.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260401 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260405 DTSTAMP:20260424T042640 CREATED:20260324T003834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T004954Z UID:1444-1775001600-1775347199@dsmlife.org SUMMARY:Drop-in Activity: Poetry Terrariums DESCRIPTION:Event Details In April\, we invite you to make your own Poetry Terrarium. Just what is a Poetry Terrarium? It combines snips of words and/or poetry in a small\, clear box with tiny found objects (like keys or lego pieces). We supply the box\, tiny objects and images\, along with some selections of poetry (or you can write your own). All you need is your imagination! Stop at the Adult Services Desk to pick up a box and supplies. Please note: This drop-in craft is for ages 18 and up. No plants are involved in this terrarium. One box per person\, while supplies last. \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 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) 222-3413 \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/drop-in-activity-poetry-terrariums/ 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/2026/03/2026PoetryTerrariums.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260323T200000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260323T200000 DTSTAMP:20260424T042640 CREATED:20260310T064842Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T065555Z UID:1425-1774296000-1774296000@dsmlife.org SUMMARY:How Iowa Met Baseball: the Myths\, the History\, the Players DESCRIPTION:Event DetailsOpening Day for Major League Baseball is March 26th\, so what better time to learn about Iowa's rich baseball history? Please join us for How Iowa Met Baseball: the Myths\, the History\, the Players presented by John Liepa. Over the past century the setting for the spring passion of many Iowans has been the ballpark. This presentation explores the myths of baseball’s origins\, the early history and evolution of the game\, baseball’s journey to Iowa and the role of the Civil War in spreading its popularity. Come learn about some of Iowa’s baseball pioneers and view an extensive collection of baseball memorabilia featuring Iowa players. Note: This program will begin at 6:30 pm\, but people are welcome to come as early as 5:45 pm to view John's collections of memorabilia. This program is provided by Humanities Iowa.  John Liepa is Professor Emeritus of History and Political Science at Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC.)  \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\nHe taught courses in Political Science\, U.S.\, and Iowa History from 1972-2010. Since retiring\, he has taught courses for the Senior College of Greater Des Moines on “Iowa’s Role in the Civil War\,” Iowa’s Ethnic Heritage\,” and the “Early History of Baseball in Iowa.”  A life-long baseball card collector\, John owns an extensive collection of cards and memorabilia representing Iowa’s 222 Major Leaguers\, featuring Iowa’s seven Hall-of-Famers. A charter member of Iowa’s “Field of Dreams” chapter of the Society for American Baseball Research (SABR)\, he has published numerous articles on Iowa baseball history and currently serves on an ‘ad hoc’ committee working with Major League Baseball to host activities at the Field of Dreams site as part of the game to be played on August 12\, 2021. Over the past 11 years\, he has done over 160 presentations on baseball history throughout Iowa\, often appearing as Montrose\, Iowa’s Calvin McVey\, Iowa’s first professional baseball player\, who played for America’s first all-professional baseball team-the 1869 Cincinnati Red Stockings. \n West Des Moines Public Library\n4000 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: John Liepa \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/how-iowa-met-baseball-the-myths-the-history-the-players/ 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/2026/03/How-Iowa-Met-Baseball-Event-Slide.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260312T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260312T110000 DTSTAMP:20260424T042640 CREATED:20260303T015818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T020424Z UID:1413-1773309600-1773313200@dsmlife.org SUMMARY:Empowered Aging: Knowledge for Every Stage: At Home Care DESCRIPTION:Event DetailsJoin us for Empowered Aging: Knowledge for Every Stage\, a three-part series designed to help you navigate the many options for aging with confidence. We’ll explore different living options in senior communities\, ways to receive personalized care at home\, and programs that provide long-term security while aging in place. Session 1: Levels of Living Thursday\, February 12\, 2026  10:00 - 11:00 AM Session 2: At Home Care Thursday\, March 12\, 2026  10:00 - 11:00 AM Session 3: Continuing Care At Home Programs Thursday\, April 9\, 2026  10:00 - 11:00 AM These sessions are presented and moderated by staff from WesleyLife. Registration is requested\, please.   \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) 222-3413 \n\n \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/empowered-aging-knowledge-for-every-stage-at-home-care/ 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/2026/03/EmpoweredAging2026_0.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260210T173000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260210T190000 DTSTAMP:20260424T042640 CREATED:20260131T015753Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260131T020042Z UID:1343-1770744600-1770750000@dsmlife.org SUMMARY:Welcome to Medicare presented by SHIIP DESCRIPTION:Event DetailsAre you going to be eligible for Medicare in the near future?  Have you been on Medicare for awhile and want to better understand what it offers?  Do you have a family member you help with Medicare issues? Please join us for a free Welcome to Medicare seminar alongside the State of Iowa's Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP). The seminar will cover basics about: Medicare Parts A & B\, Prescription Drug Benefits\, Medicare Advantage Plans\, Medicare Supplement Insurance\, and Medicare Fraud. Registration is requested\, please. West Des Moines 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\n4000 Mills Civic Pkwy \n West Des Moines\, IA 50265 \n (515) 222-3400 \nSee map: Google Maps \n\n\n Contact Info\n Name: Jen Ohzourk \n Email: adultreg@wdm.iowa.gov \n Phone Number: (515) 222-3413 \n Presenter: SHIIP \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/welcome-to-medicare-presented-by-shiip/ 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/2026/01/Medicare.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260209T070000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260209T203000 DTSTAMP:20260424T042640 CREATED:20260131T014551Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260131T015100Z UID:1333-1770620400-1770669000@dsmlife.org SUMMARY:Club Read: Hybrid Edition DESCRIPTION:Event Details\nJoin Alana and Amy on Monday\, February 9th at 7p.m. for Club Read\, a book club for adults. You may join us in the Community Room at the library or through Zoom. We will be discussing Run for the Hills by Kevin Wilson. Copies may be picked up at the Accounts and Checkout desk on a first come\, first served basis. Once you register below\, you will receive the link to the Zoom meeting a day or so before the club meeting. If you’ve never used Zoom\, here’s a brief tutorial:   https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362193-Joining-a-Meeting Sponsored by the WDM Library Friends Foundation. \n  \nWest Des Moines 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 \n \n \n\n\n\n4000 Mills Civic Pkwy\nWest Des Moines\, IA 50265 \n (515) 222-3400 \nSee map: Google Maps \nContact Info\n Name: Amy Scherer \n Email: amy.scherer@wdm.iowa.gov \n Phone Number: (515) 222-3564 \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/club-read-hybrid-edition/ 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/jpeg:https://dsmlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Club-Read.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260127T184500 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260127T194500 DTSTAMP:20260424T042640 CREATED:20250817T001256Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T062007Z UID:900-1769539500-1769543100@dsmlife.org SUMMARY:Well Red Book Club DESCRIPTION:Event Details\n  \n  \nJoin the Johnston Public Library's Well Red Book Club that meets on the last Tuesday of every month. Join the Well Red Book Club that meets at Pagliai's Pizza in Johnston. Come for the book\, come for the conversation\, come for a glass of wine or beer. \n  \n  \nThis month's book is It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover. \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\n\n \n Read More\n \n \n  URL:https://dsmlife.org/event/well-red-book-club/ LOCATION:Pagliai’s Pizza CATEGORIES:Adults ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dsmlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/well-red.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260110T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260110T140000 DTSTAMP:20260424T042640 CREATED:20260105T020833Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T024532Z UID:1281-1768039200-1768053600@dsmlife.org SUMMARY:WDM Writer's Group DESCRIPTION:Event DetailsThis in-person group is open to aspiring authors of all experience levels. Each participant brings an approximately 1500-word excerpt of their work-in-progress to read aloud. Fellow writers offer constructive critique following each writer's turn. Members may email excerpts to each other ahead of time so those who plan to attend can bring hard copies if they wish. Hard copies with notes are turned over to the writer following each critique. Novelists\, short-story writers\, essayists\, memoirists\, poets—all writers are welcome. This Library program is facilitated by local writer Vic Amoroso. West Des Moines 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\n4000 Mills Civic Pkwy \n West 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) 223-3413 \n Presenter: facilitated by Marianne Fons and Vic A. \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/wdm-writers-group-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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dsmlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/WDM-Writers-Group-Generic_10.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251226T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251226T110000 DTSTAMP:20260424T042640 CREATED:20251211T044457Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T044906Z UID:1233-1766743200-1766746800@dsmlife.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dsmlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/EnglishWithFriends2_1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251203T183000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251203T193000 DTSTAMP:20260424T042640 CREATED:20251126T012241Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T013026Z UID:1191-1764786600-1764790200@dsmlife.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dsmlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Sylvia-Nemmers.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR