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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
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260527T163000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260516T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260516T170000
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SUMMARY:VolunTEENS
DESCRIPTION:Event Details\nAre you a student in 8th through 12th grade looking to make a difference in your community? Join our VolunTEEN program at JPL! On the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month\, from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.\, you can volunteer to help with tasks that support our youth events. Volunteers will help prepare crafts and activities for library programs and assist with various tasks throughout the library. If you register once for this program\, you will be added to the 25-26 school year's VolunTEEN list. This allows you to attend this and other VolunTEEN Saturdays this school year. You will also receive email reminders about upcoming volunteer times and additional volunteer opportunities at the 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 \nJohnston Public Library\n6700 Merle Hay Rd \nJohnston\, IA 50131 \n (515) 278-5233  \nSee map:  Google Maps  \nContact Info\n Name:  Jessica Young \n Email:   young@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					Read More
URL:https://dsmlife.org/event/volunteens-2/
LOCATION:Johnston Public Library\, 6700 Merle Hay Rd Johnston\, IA 50131\, Johnston\, IA\, 50131\, United States
CATEGORIES:Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260423T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260423T193000
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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
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SUMMARY:Teen Mario Kart Tournament
DESCRIPTION:Event Details\nLet's go!  Drive\, dodge\, and maneuver your way to a first-place finish in our Mario Kart Tournament! Prizes for the winners. 6th grade and up. This is a drop-in program - no registration necessary. Tournaments happen every Wednesday. \n  \n  \n  \nJohnston 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\n6700 Merle Hay Rd\nJohnston\, IA 50131 \n (515) 278-5233  \nSee map:  Google Maps  \nContact Info\n Name:  Jessica Young \n Email:   young@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					Read More
URL:https://dsmlife.org/event/teen-mario-kart-tournament-2/
LOCATION:Johnston Public Library\, 6700 Merle Hay Rd Johnston\, IA 50131\, Johnston\, IA\, 50131\, United States
CATEGORIES:Teens
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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
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SUMMARY:Kids Graphic Novel Club Read - Anzu and the Realm of Darkness
DESCRIPTION:Event DetailsIf 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\, Anzu and the Realm of Darkness by Mai K. Nguyen. 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: Anzu and the Realm of Darkness 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\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			\n			\n			\n			\n\n\n				\n				\n				\n				\n\n\n					\n					Read More
URL:https://dsmlife.org/event/kids-graphic-novel-club-read-anzu-and-the-realm-of-darkness/
LOCATION:West Des Moines Public Library\, 4000 Mills Civic Pkwy West Des Moines\, IA 50265\, West Des Moines\, IA\, 50265\, United States
CATEGORIES:Teens
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SUMMARY:Tween Club Read - The Girl Who Drank The Moon
DESCRIPTION:Event DetailsIf you like to read and talk about books (but you’re getting too old for our other book clubs)\, this club is for you. Join us for discussion and activities related to this month’s book The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill! If you need a copy of the book\, please come to the Children’s Desk and check out a book club copy! Registration for this program will begin 10/7/25. Book: The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill West Des Moines and contract city residents: Libby (ebook & audio) and hoopla (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 4000 Mills Civic Pkwy \nWest Des Moines\, IA 50265 \n (515) 222-3400  \nSee map:  Google Maps  \n\n\n Contact Info\n Name:  Hailey \n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n\n\n				\n				\n				\n				\n\n\n					\n					Button
URL:https://dsmlife.org/event/tween-club-read-the-girl-who-drank-the-moon/
LOCATION:West Des Moines Public Library\, 4000 Mills Civic Pkwy West Des Moines\, IA 50265\, West Des Moines\, IA\, 50265\, United States
CATEGORIES:Teens
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