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:20260423T234153 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;TZID=UTC:20260423T160000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260423T170000 DTSTAMP:20260423T234153 CREATED:20251025T021637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260419T055921Z UID:1090-1776960000-1776963600@dsmlife.org SUMMARY:Anime Club DESCRIPTION:Event Details\nJoin JPL's Anime Club each week for Japanese snacks\, anime trivia\, and art projects! All fans welcome! Registration is not required\, but it is appreciated for planning purposes. You will receive reminder emails about meetings if you register. \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\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\n  \n\nContact Info\n Name: Jessica Young\n Email: young@johnstonlibrary.org \n Phone Number: (515) 278-5233 \n\n\n  URL:https://dsmlife.org/event/anime-club/ LOCATION:Johnston Public Library\, 6700 Merle Hay Rd Johnston\, IA 50131\, Johnston\, IA\, 50131\, United States CATEGORIES:Teens ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dsmlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Slide39.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260422T160000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260422T163000 DTSTAMP:20260423T234153 CREATED:20260101T030953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260411T062121Z UID:1273-1776873600-1776875400@dsmlife.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dsmlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Mario-Kart-.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260418T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260418T170000 DTSTAMP:20260423T234153 CREATED:20251214T021809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260411T061809Z UID:1243-1776520800-1776531600@dsmlife.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dsmlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/VolunTEENS.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260415T103000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260415T113000 DTSTAMP:20260423T234153 CREATED:20251107T225700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260411T061451Z UID:1156-1776249000-1776252600@dsmlife.org SUMMARY:Family Storytime DESCRIPTION:Event Details\nJoin us in the Community Room for this class featuring stories\, songs\, and rhymes followed by gross and fine motor play all with an early literacy focus! For ages 2-6 w/adult. \n  \nWest Des Moines Public Library \n4000 Mills Civic Pkwy \nWest Des Moines\, IA 50265 \n  \n  \n(515) 222-3400 \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\nContact Info\n Name: Youth Services Department \n Email: youthservices@wdm.iowa.gov \n Phone Number: (515) 222-3405 \n Presenter: Amy \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/family-storytime/ LOCATION:West Des Moines Public Library\, 4000 Mills Civic Pkwy West Des Moines\, IA 50265\, West Des Moines\, IA\, 50265\, United States CATEGORIES:Children ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dsmlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/storytime.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260410T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260410T110000 DTSTAMP:20260423T234153 CREATED:20260401T073600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T074123Z UID:1472-1775815200-1775818800@dsmlife.org SUMMARY:Self Care Strategies DESCRIPTION:Event Details In the middle of the demands of daily life\, it's easy to forget about self-care. Join us to explore six simple strategies to help you recharge and stay grounded. You'll choose a few strategies that best fit your life and create a plan to incorporate them into your routine\, helping you feel more balanced\, energized\, and strong every day. This program is presented by Virginia Atwell\, Family Wellbeing Educator and Cassie Odland\, Family Wellbeing Educator from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. \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 Millie Knee Classroom\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\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/self-care-strategies/ LOCATION:West Des Moines Public Library\, 4000 Mills Civic Pkwy West Des Moines\, IA 50265\, West Des Moines\, IA\, 50265\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dsmlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Self-Care-Strategies.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260401 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260405 DTSTAMP:20260423T234153 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:20260423T234153 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:20260323T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260323T233000 DTSTAMP:20260423T234153 CREATED:20260316T002539Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T003011Z UID:1433-1774267200-1774308600@dsmlife.org SUMMARY:Trout Release at Terra Lake DESCRIPTION:Monday\, March 23\, 2026Join the Johnston Parks Department and the Iowa DNR as they release trout into Terra Lake on Monday\, March 23\, beginning at 12:00 p.m. Join the Johnston Parks Department and the Iowa DNR as they release trout into Terra Lake on Monday\, March 23\, beginning at 12:00 p.m. \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 Those interested in fishing will need an Iowa fishing license and pay the trout fee to fish for or possess trout. The daily limit is 5 trout per licensed angler with a possession limit of 10. Children age 15 or younger can fish for trout with a properly licensed adult\, but they must limit their catch to one daily limit. The child can buy a trout fee\, which will allow them to catch their own limit. \n Date: \nMarch 23\, 2026 \n\n\n Time: \n12:00 PM - 12:30 PM\n \n Location: \n\n View Facility \nTerra Park \n\n\n\n Address: \n6400 Pioneer Parkway\nJohnston\, IA50131 \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/trout-release-at-terra-lake/ LOCATION:Johnston Terra Park CATEGORIES:For All ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dsmlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Trout-.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260312T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260312T110000 DTSTAMP:20260423T234153 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:20260310T161500 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260310T170000 DTSTAMP:20260423T234153 CREATED:20260303T013836Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T014449Z UID:1401-1773159300-1773162000@dsmlife.org SUMMARY:Kids Club Read - Flat Stanley DESCRIPTION:Event DetailsIf you like to read and talk about books\, this club is for you. Join us for discussion and activities related to this month's book Flat Stanley by Jeff Brown. If you need a copy of the book\, please come to the Children's Desk and check out a book club copy (while supplies last)! For ages 7-10. Register by filling out the form\, call 222-3405\, or stop in to the Children's Desk. If all copies are loaned out\, you can still register and find a circulating copy or borrow from another library. Book: Flat Stanley For West Des Moines and contract cities residents: Hoopla eBook   or Libby eAudio or 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\n\n \n Read More URL:https://dsmlife.org/event/kids-club-read-flat-stanley/ LOCATION:West Des Moines Public Library\, 4000 Mills Civic Pkwy West Des Moines\, IA 50265\, West Des Moines\, IA\, 50265\, United States CATEGORIES:Children ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dsmlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/flat-stanley2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260301T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260301T160000 DTSTAMP:20260423T234153 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;VALUE=DATE:20260301 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260401 DTSTAMP:20260423T234153 CREATED:20260224T070811Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T071055Z UID:1387-1772323200-1775001599@dsmlife.org SUMMARY:Justin Young Art Exhibit DESCRIPTION:Event Details Cityscapes and museum art from "Young at Art" Collection. \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: Justin Young \n Email: jusgu@msn.com \n Presenter: Justin Young \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/justin-young-art-exhibit/ LOCATION:West Des Moines Public Library\, 4000 Mills Civic Pkwy West Des Moines\, IA 50265\, West Des Moines\, IA\, 50265\, United States CATEGORIES:For All ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dsmlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Justin-Young-Art.2jpg.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260218T153000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260218T163000 DTSTAMP:20260423T234153 CREATED:20260212T060258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T060719Z UID:1363-1771428600-1771432200@dsmlife.org SUMMARY:After School Adventures - Perler Bead Art! DESCRIPTION:Event Details Join us in the Community Room after school to embark on an adventure! This month\, we’ll be using these colorful beads that fuse together with heat to make beautiful designs. For ages 5-12\, 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\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: 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\n \n Read More URL:https://dsmlife.org/event/after-school-adventures-perler-bead-art/ LOCATION:West Des Moines Public Library\, 4000 Mills Civic Pkwy West Des Moines\, IA 50265\, West Des Moines\, IA\, 50265\, United States CATEGORIES:Children ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dsmlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Bead-Art.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260215T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260215T160000 DTSTAMP:20260423T234153 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:20260210T173000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260210T190000 DTSTAMP:20260423T234153 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:20260423T234153 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:20260202T113000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260202T123000 DTSTAMP:20260423T234153 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:20260127T184500 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260127T194500 DTSTAMP:20260423T234153 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:20260122T160000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260122T170000 DTSTAMP:20260423T234153 CREATED:20260105T025334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260117T021230Z UID:1291-1769097600-1769101200@dsmlife.org SUMMARY:Kids Graphic Novel Club Read - Bring Your Own Book DESCRIPTION:Event Details\n  \nThis month\, we want you to bring your own book to talk about! Bring your favorite book. Bring the book you're currently reading. Bring your LEAST favorite book. Just bring a book and be ready to tell us a little bit about it! BUT WAIT! THERE’S MORE! Our game is going to be “guess the book”. 1. DON’T TELL ANYONE WHICH BOOK YOU’RE BRINGING! Put your book in a bag or something before you show up. 2. Think up a few clues that you can give us so we can guess the book. 3. When it’s you’re turn give us clues one at a time and see if we can figure out your book! If you would like\, you can also bring a snack to share. Hopefully\, the snack will have something to do with the book.  (Snacks need to be individually prepackaged and clearly labeled for any allergens.) For ages 7-10. Register anytime by filling out the form\, call 222-3405\, or stop in to the Children's Desk. \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: Youth Services Department \n Email: youthservices@wdm.iowa.gov \n Phone Number: (515) 222-3405 \n Presenter: Amy \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-club-read-bring-your-own-book/ LOCATION:West Des Moines Public Library\, 4000 Mills Civic Pkwy West Des Moines\, IA 50265\, West Des Moines\, IA\, 50265\, United States CATEGORIES:Children ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dsmlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/bring-your-own-book2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260112T160000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260112T170000 DTSTAMP:20260423T234153 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:20260110T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260110T140000 DTSTAMP:20260423T234153 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:20260105T160000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260105T170000 DTSTAMP:20260423T234153 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;TZID=UTC:20251226T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251226T110000 DTSTAMP:20260423T234153 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;VALUE=DATE:20251223 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251224 DTSTAMP:20260423T234153 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:20251218T161500 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251218T170000 DTSTAMP:20260423T234153 CREATED:20251211T043153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T044039Z UID:1224-1766074500-1766077200@dsmlife.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dsmlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Anzu.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251213T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251213T100000 DTSTAMP:20260423T234153 CREATED:20251129T230403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251129T230935Z UID:1206-1765612800-1765620000@dsmlife.org SUMMARY:Coffee with a Cop + Breakfast with Santa DESCRIPTION:Event Details Saturday\, December 13\, 2025Join the Johnston Police officers for "Breakfast with Santa" and "Coffee with a Cop" at your Johnston Hy-Vee\, from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. Join the Johnston Police officers for "Breakfast with Santa" and "Coffee with a Cop" at your Johnston Hy-Vee. Enjoy complimentary donuts\, coffee\, and juice. If you prefer a warm breakfast\, you can purchase one from the Hy-Vee café.\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\nDate: \n December 13\, 2025\n\n\n Time: \n8:00 AM - 10:00 AM \n\n\n \n \n Location: \n\n \n\nJohnston Hy-Vee\n\n \n\n\n\n Address: \n5750 Merle Hay Road\nJohnston\, IA50131 \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/coffee-with-a-cop-breakfast-with-santa/ LOCATION:Johnston Town Center\, 6245 Merle Hay Rd. Johnston\, IA 50131\, IA\, 50131\, United States CATEGORIES:For All ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dsmlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Coffee-with-a-Cop.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251207 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260131 DTSTAMP:20260423T234153 CREATED:20251207T061630Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T043944Z UID:1216-1765065600-1769817599@dsmlife.org SUMMARY:Holiday Light Recycling DESCRIPTION:Event DetailsThis holiday season\, JPL has partnered with Metro Waste Authority to offer a holiday lights drop-off for any old or broken strands of lights you find as you deck the halls. From Nov. 10-Jan. 30\, residents can drop off lights in the collection box located inside the main doors of Johnston Public Library. All lights will then be safely recycled at Metro Waste Authority’s Metro Hazardous Waste Drop-Off. LED\, classic\, plastic\, and glass bulbs as well as net\, icicle\, and battery-powered lights are accepted. Just remember to keep them loose when you drop them in the collection box! Johnston 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\n6700 Merle Hay Rd \n Johnston\, IA 50131 \n (515) 278-5233 \nSee map: Google Maps \n\n\n Contact Info\n Email: info@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/holiday-light-recycling-2/ LOCATION:Johnston Public Library\, 6700 Merle Hay Rd Johnston\, IA 50131\, Johnston\, IA\, 50131\, United States CATEGORIES:For All ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dsmlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Holiday-Lights.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251206T160000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251206T180000 DTSTAMP:20260423T234153 CREATED:20251129T225348Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251129T230547Z UID:1199-1765036800-1765044000@dsmlife.org SUMMARY:Holidays at the Town Center DESCRIPTION:Event Details Experience the magic of the season during the Holidays at the Town Center on Saturday\, December 6\, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Johnston Town Center. Experience the magic of the season during the Holidays at the Town Center on Saturday\, December 6\, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Johnston Town Center. \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\nDate: \n December 6\, 2025 \n\n\n Time: \n4:00 PM - 6:00 PM \n\n\n \n \n Location: \n\n \n Johnston Town Center\n\n\n\n\n Address:\n6245 Merle Hay Rd.\nJohnston\, IA50131 \n\n\n\n\n Cost: \nFree \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/holidays-at-the-town-center/ LOCATION:Johnston Town Center\, 6245 Merle Hay Rd. Johnston\, IA 50131\, IA\, 50131\, United States CATEGORIES:Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dsmlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Holidays-at-the-Town-Center.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251203T183000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251203T193000 DTSTAMP:20260423T234153 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