• WDM Writer’s Group

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

    This 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.

  • LEGO® Club

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

    LEGO 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.

  • Kids Graphic Novel Club Read – Bring Your Own Book

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

    This 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!

  • Well Red Book Club

    Pagliai's Pizza

    Join 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.

  • Kids Chocolate Factory

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

    🍫Be 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.

  • Club Read: Hybrid Edition

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

    Join 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.

  • Welcome to Medicare presented by SHIIP

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

    Are 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.

  • Can You Find It?

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

    Join us for a fun Scavenger Hunt throughout the Youth Services Area. Win a prize after finding all 10 themed items. For all ages.

  • After School Adventures – Perler Bead Art!

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

    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.

  • Can You Find It?

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

    Join us for a fun Scavenger Hunt throughout the Youth Services Area. Win a prize after finding all 10 themed items. For all ages.

  • Kids Club Read – Flat Stanley

    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, 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.

  • Empowered Aging: Knowledge for Every Stage: At Home Care

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

    Join 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.