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  • 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.

  • Justin Young Art Exhibit

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

    Cityscapes and museum art from "Young at Art" Collection.

  • 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.

  • Trout Release at Terra Lake

    Johnston Terra Park

    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. 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.

  • How Iowa Met Baseball: the Myths, the History, the Players

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

    Opening 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.

  • Drop-in Activity: Poetry Terrariums

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

    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!

  • Self Care Strategies

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

    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.