BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Des Moines Metro - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:20260603T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260603T103000 DTSTAMP:20260609T234835 CREATED:20260530T021600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260530T023201Z UID:1589-1780480800-1780482600@dsmlife.org SUMMARY:Tippi Toes Dance Class DESCRIPTION:Event Details It's time to dance!  Join us as we partner with Tippi Toes for this FREE fun\, high-energy dance class! Music\, movement\, balance and the basic dance steps will be introduced in a friendly and positive way. Tippi Toes instructors will keep the music and curriculum moving along in a way that is exciting and engaging for children pre-k through 2nd grade\, but siblings can come\, too. \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\nDisclaimer(s)\n\n \n \n Accompanying Adults - Ages 9 and under \n\n\nChildren ages 9 and under must be accompanied by an adult for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.\n Johnston Public Library \n\n6700 Merle Hay Rd \nJohnston\, IA 50131 \n (515) 278-5233 \nSee map: Google Maps \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/tippi-toes-dance-class/ LOCATION:Johnston Public Library\, 6700 Merle Hay Rd Johnston\, IA 50131\, Johnston\, IA\, 50131\, United States CATEGORIES:Kids ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dsmlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Tippi-Toes.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260528T161500 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260528T170000 DTSTAMP:20260609T234835 CREATED:20260518T055924Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T061207Z UID:1559-1779984900-1779987600@dsmlife.org SUMMARY:Kids Graphic Novel Club Read - Plain Jane and the Mermaid DESCRIPTION:West Des Moines Public LibraryIf you like to read and talk about graphic novels\, this club is for you. Join us for discussion and activities related to this month’s book\, Plain Jane and the Mermaid by Vera Brosgol. If you need a copy of the book\, please come to the Children’s Desk and check out a book club copy! We have 15 copies available (while supplies last). If all copies are loaned out\, you can still register and find a circulating copy\, use a digital version\, or borrow from another library. For ages 8-12. Book: Plain Jane and the Mermaid West Des Moines and contract city residents: Libby eBook \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\nIf you like to read and talk about graphic novels\, this club is for you. Join us for discussion and activities related to this month’s book\, Plain Jane and the Mermaid by Vera Brosgol. If you need a copy of the book\, please come to the Children’s Desk and check out a book club copy! We have 15 copies available (while supplies last). If all copies are loaned out\, you can still register and find a circulating copy\, use a digital version\, or borrow from another library. For ages 8-12.\n\nBook: Plain Jane and the Mermaid\n\nWest Des Moines and contract city residents: Libby eBook\n \n West Des Moines Public Library \n\n4000 Mills Civic Pkwy\nWest Des Moines\, IA 50265 \n (515) 222-3400 \nSee map: Google Maps \n\n\n Contact Info\n Name: Youth Services Department \n Email: youthservices@wdm.iowa.gov \n Phone Number: (515) 222-3405 \n Presenter: Nate \n\n\n\n\n \n Read More URL:https://dsmlife.org/event/kids-graphic-novel-club-read-plain-jane-and-the-mermaid/ LOCATION:West Des Moines Public Library\, 4000 Mills Civic Pkwy West Des Moines\, IA 50265\, West Des Moines\, IA\, 50265\, United States CATEGORIES:Children,Kids ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dsmlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/5-28-Plain-Jane-v2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260427T160000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260427T170000 DTSTAMP:20260609T234835 CREATED:20251119T144754Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260419T060125Z UID:1182-1777305600-1777309200@dsmlife.org SUMMARY:Pokémon Kids Club DESCRIPTION:Event Details\nGrab a Pokéball and head to the library! Whether you like the show\, the comics\, or the card game\, this is a program for Pokémon fans! We will allow for card trading at this program\, but we ask that kids come to the class with their cards in a case or box with their name on it. Registration is required. Grades 3-5. Note: Johnston Public Library and its staff are not responsible for loss or damage to any cards that are brought to this event. All trades must be agreed upon by both parties\, but our staff do not know the value of different cards\, so it will be up to the kids to decide if the trade is fair. We recommend that parents/guardians be aware of what cards their child is bringing. \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\nJohnston Public Library\n6700 Merle Hay Rd\nJohnston\, IA 50131 \n (515) 278-5233 \nSee map: Google Maps \n \nContact Info\n Name: Sheila Olson \n Email: olson@johnstonlibrary.org                  \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/pokemon-kids-club/ LOCATION:Johnston Public Library\, 6700 Merle Hay Rd Johnston\, IA 50131\, Johnston\, IA\, 50131\, United States CATEGORIES:Kids ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dsmlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Pokemon.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260301T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260301T160000 DTSTAMP:20260609T234835 CREATED:20260224T065311Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T065627Z UID:1376-1772370000-1772380800@dsmlife.org SUMMARY:Can You Find It? DESCRIPTION:Event Details Join us for a fun Scavenger Hunt throughout the Youth Services Area. Win a prize after finding all 10 themed items. For all ages. \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 Johnston Public Library\n6700 Merle Hay Rd \nJohnston\, IA 50131 \n (515) 278-5233 \nSee map: Google Maps \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/can-you-find-it-2/ LOCATION:Johnston Public Library\, 6700 Merle Hay Rd Johnston\, IA 50131\, Johnston\, IA\, 50131\, United States CATEGORIES:Kids ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dsmlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Light-Gray-Collage-Ice-Breaker-Class-Activity-Show-and-Tell-Education-Presentation.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260215T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260215T160000 DTSTAMP:20260609T234835 CREATED:20260205T065850Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T070430Z UID:1352-1771160400-1771171200@dsmlife.org SUMMARY:Can You Find It? DESCRIPTION:Event Details Join us for a fun Scavenger Hunt throughout the Youth Services Area. Win a prize after finding all 10 themed items. For all ages. \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 6700 Merle Hay Rd \nJohnston\, IA 50131 \n (515) 278-5233 \nSee map: Google Maps \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/can-you-find-it/ LOCATION:Johnston Public Library\, 6700 Merle Hay Rd Johnston\, IA 50131\, Johnston\, IA\, 50131\, United States CATEGORIES:Kids ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dsmlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Find-It.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260202T113000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260202T123000 DTSTAMP:20260609T234835 CREATED:20260124T063003Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T063534Z UID:1325-1770031800-1770035400@dsmlife.org SUMMARY:Kids Chocolate Factory DESCRIPTION:Event DetailsBe a chocolatier and make your own chocolate bar!   Stop by the library and make your own chocolate bar in our No School Day Chocolate Factory.  Disclaimer(s) Drop-In Event This is a drop-in program—no registration required. Feel free to come and go anytime between the listed start and end times. \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\nAccompanying Adults - Ages 9 and under \n \n\nChildren ages 9 and under must be accompanied by an adult for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.\n \n Johnston Public Library\n6700 Merle Hay Rd \nJohnston\, IA 50131 \n (515) 278-5233 \nSee map: Google Maps \n\n\n Contact Info\n Name: Sheila Olson \n Email: olson@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 \n \n\n\n \n Read More URL:https://dsmlife.org/event/kids-chocolate-factory/ LOCATION:Johnston Public Library\, 6700 Merle Hay Rd Johnston\, IA 50131\, Johnston\, IA\, 50131\, United States CATEGORIES:Kids ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dsmlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Kids-Chocolate-Factory.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260112T160000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260112T170000 DTSTAMP:20260609T234835 CREATED:20260108T044912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T045628Z UID:1299-1768233600-1768237200@dsmlife.org SUMMARY:LEGO® Club DESCRIPTION:Event DetailsLEGO Club provides a fun atmosphere where children can learn\, build and play with the library’s set of LEGOs. Each meeting will have a new theme or challenge. Great for kids in grades K-5. Registration required. \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 6700 Merle Hay Rd \nJohnston\, IA 50131 \n (515) 278-5233 \nSee map: Google Maps \n\n\n Contact Info\n Name: Sheila Olson \n Email: olson@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/lego-club/ LOCATION:Johnston Public Library\, 6700 Merle Hay Rd Johnston\, IA 50131\, Johnston\, IA\, 50131\, United States CATEGORIES:Kids ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dsmlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/lego.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260105T160000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260105T170000 DTSTAMP:20260609T234835 CREATED:20260101T030305Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260101T030630Z UID:1265-1767628800-1767632400@dsmlife.org SUMMARY:Arts & Snacks DESCRIPTION:Event DetailsWe will have hands-on art projects that will spark learning and discovery for kids in K-5\, as well as a snack! This is a drop-in event and no registration is required. \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\nDisclaimer(s)\n\n \n \n Accompanying Adults \n\n\nThis program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.\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: Sheila Olson \n Email: olson@johnstonlibrary.com \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\n\n \n Read More URL:https://dsmlife.org/event/arts-snacks/ LOCATION:Johnston Public Library\, 6700 Merle Hay Rd Johnston\, IA 50131\, Johnston\, IA\, 50131\, United States CATEGORIES:Kids ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dsmlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ArtsnSnacks.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251223 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251224 DTSTAMP:20260609T234835 CREATED:20251219T090232Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T090933Z UID:1254-1766448000-1766534399@dsmlife.org SUMMARY:Winter Break Scavenger Hunt DESCRIPTION:Event Details No school? Stop by the library!  The library’s feeling extra frosty-fun this winter break!  Search high and low for hidden clues around the library and see if you can crack the code to win a cool prize. No snow boots required—just your sharp eyes and curious mind! \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 6700 Merle Hay Rd \nJohnston\, IA 50131 \n (515) 278-5233 \nSee map: Google Maps \n\n\n Contact Info\n Name: Sheila Olson \n Email: olson@johnstonlibrary.org \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/winter-break-scavenger-hunt/ LOCATION:Johnston Public Library\, 6700 Merle Hay Rd Johnston\, IA 50131\, Johnston\, IA\, 50131\, United States CATEGORIES:Kids ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dsmlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Scavenger-Hunt.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251110T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251110T110000 DTSTAMP:20260609T234835 CREATED:20251106T021048Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T021731Z UID:1144-1762768800-1762772400@dsmlife.org SUMMARY:Story Time Together DESCRIPTION:Event Details  Weekly Story Time  Interact with your child as we use books\, songs\, music\, finger plays\, and flannel boards to build early literacy skills. Story time will be followed by a craft or activity. Designed for children from 18 months through preschool and their caregivers. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. \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 6700 Merle Hay Rd \nJohnston\, IA 50131 \n (515) 278-5233 \nSee map: Google Maps \n\n\n Contact Info\n Name: Rebecca Taylor \n Email: taylor@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\n \n Read More URL:https://dsmlife.org/event/story-time-together/ LOCATION:Johnston Public Library\, 6700 Merle Hay Rd Johnston\, IA 50131\, Johnston\, IA\, 50131\, United States CATEGORIES:Kids ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dsmlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Slide2.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR