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  • Arts and Snacks

    Johnston Public Library 6700 Merle Hay Rd Johnston, IA 50131, Johnston, IA, United States

    We 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.

  • How Dementia Impacts Communication and Communicating Effectively

    West Des Moines Public Library 4000 Mills Civic Pkwy West Des Moines, IA 50265, West Des Moines, IA, United States

    Join us to learn about how dementia affects communication and how to use a person centered communication approach. This program will include tips for communicating with family, friends, and health care professionals and will be led by staff of the Alzheimer's Association.

  • Tween Club Read – The Girl Who Drank The Moon

    West Des Moines Public Library 4000 Mills Civic Pkwy West Des Moines, IA 50265, West Des Moines, IA, United States

    If 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.

  • Holiday Light Recycling

    Johnston Public Library 6700 Merle Hay Rd Johnston, IA 50131, Johnston, IA, United States

    This 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.

  • Story Time Together

    Johnston Public Library 6700 Merle Hay Rd Johnston, IA 50131, Johnston, IA, United States

    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.

  • Kids Graphic Novel Club Read – DnDoggos

    West Des Moines Public Library 4000 Mills Civic Pkwy West Des Moines, IA 50265, West Des Moines, IA, United States

    If 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, DnDoggos: Get the Party Started by Scout Underhill. If you need a copy of the book, please come to the Children’s Desk and check out a book club copy!

  • Pokémon Kids Club

    Johnston Public Library 6700 Merle Hay Rd Johnston, IA 50131, Johnston, IA, United States

    Grab 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.

  • Holidays at the Town Center

    Johnston Town Center 6245 Merle Hay Rd. Johnston, IA 50131, IA, United States

    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.

  • Coffee with a Cop + Breakfast with Santa

    Johnston Town Center 6245 Merle Hay Rd. Johnston, IA 50131, IA, United States

    Join 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.

  • Kids Graphic Novel Club Read – Anzu and the Realm of Darkness

    West Des Moines Public Library 4000 Mills Civic Pkwy West Des Moines, IA 50265, West Des Moines, IA, United States

    If 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!

  • Winter Break Scavenger Hunt

    Johnston Public Library 6700 Merle Hay Rd Johnston, IA 50131, Johnston, IA, United States

    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!