BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Des Moines Metro - ECPv6.16.3//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:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260528T161500 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260528T170000 DTSTAMP:20260609T232958 CREATED:20260518T055924Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T061207Z UID:1559-1779984900-1779987600@dsmlife.org SUMMARY:Kids Graphic Novel Club Read - Plain Jane and the Mermaid DESCRIPTION:West Des Moines Public LibraryIf 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\, Plain Jane and the Mermaid by Vera Brosgol. 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: Plain Jane and the Mermaid 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\n\nIf 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\, Plain Jane and the Mermaid by Vera Brosgol. 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.\n\nBook: Plain Jane and the Mermaid\n\nWest Des Moines and contract city residents: Libby eBook\n \n West 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 Read More URL:https://dsmlife.org/event/kids-graphic-novel-club-read-plain-jane-and-the-mermaid/ LOCATION:West Des Moines Public Library\, 4000 Mills Civic Pkwy West Des Moines\, IA 50265\, West Des Moines\, IA\, 50265\, United States CATEGORIES:Children,Kids ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dsmlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/5-28-Plain-Jane-v2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260530T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260530T130000 DTSTAMP:20260609T232958 CREATED:20260518T060816Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T061235Z UID:1565-1780135200-1780146000@dsmlife.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dsmlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/May-30.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260603T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260603T103000 DTSTAMP:20260609T232958 CREATED:20260530T021600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260530T023201Z UID:1589-1780480800-1780482600@dsmlife.org SUMMARY:Tippi Toes Dance Class DESCRIPTION:Event Details It's time to dance!  Join us as we partner with Tippi Toes for this FREE fun\, high-energy dance class! Music\, movement\, balance and the basic dance steps will be introduced in a friendly and positive way. Tippi Toes instructors will keep the music and curriculum moving along in a way that is exciting and engaging for children pre-k through 2nd grade\, but siblings can come\, too. \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 - 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 Johnston Public Library \n\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/tippi-toes-dance-class/ 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/2026/05/Tippi-Toes.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260605 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260606 DTSTAMP:20260609T232958 CREATED:20260530T022618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260530T022900Z UID:1596-1780617600-1780703999@dsmlife.org SUMMARY:Friday Craft for Kids - Dragonfly Popsicle Sticks DESCRIPTION:Event Details Each Friday we will provide a different fun\, hands-on\, screen-free craft project or activity to take home and enjoy! Available at the Children's Desk during library hours while supplies last. This week you can make a fun dragonfly out of pipe cleaners\, googly eyes\, and popsicle sticks! \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: Youth Services Department \n Email: youthservices@wdm.iowa.gov \n Phone Number: (515) 222-3405 \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/friday-craft-for-kids-dragonfly-popsicle-sticks/ 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/2026/05/Dragonfly-Craft-Sample.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260611T160000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260611T170000 DTSTAMP:20260609T232958 CREATED:20251025T021637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260530T023108Z UID:1090-1781193600-1781197200@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 Read More\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 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/png:https://dsmlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/anime-club.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR