BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Des Moines Metro - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:20260504T183000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260504T193000 DTSTAMP:20260609T233223 CREATED:20260427T031703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T032152Z UID:1516-1777919400-1777923000@dsmlife.org SUMMARY:Star Wars Day Party DESCRIPTION:Event Details May the Fourth be with you! Celebrate the most wonderful day of the year with other Star Wars fans! Pour yourself a glass of Yoda Soda and hang out with us for Kahoot Trivia and other Star Wars activities. The Force is strong in this event. Don't miss it! For kids in 6th grade and up. Registration is appreciated for planning purposes. \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: 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 \n Read More URL:https://dsmlife.org/event/star-wars-day-party/ LOCATION:Johnston Public Library\, 6700 Merle Hay Rd Johnston\, IA 50131\, Johnston\, IA\, 50131\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dsmlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Star-Wars.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260514T183000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260514T193000 DTSTAMP:20260609T233223 CREATED:20260505T002114Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T002413Z UID:1539-1778783400-1778787000@dsmlife.org SUMMARY:Thursday Night Book Club DESCRIPTION:Event Details Join fellow local book lovers to discuss great books and enjoy lively conversation. Books are available at the Circulation Desk one month in advance while supplies last. Thursday Night Book Club meets in person at JPL and online via Zoom. Email Beth at stevens@johnstonlibrary.org for info about picking up a book club book and to be added to the email list. \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\nThis month's book is Busybody Book Club by Freya Sampson. \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: Beth \n Email: stevens@johnstonlibrary.com \n Phone Number: (515) 278-5233 ext. 3 \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/thursday-night-book-club/ LOCATION:Johnston Public Library\, 6700 Merle Hay Rd Johnston\, IA 50131\, Johnston\, IA\, 50131\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dsmlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Slide8_0.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260516T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260516T170000 DTSTAMP:20260609T233223 CREATED:20251214T021809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T001330Z UID:1243-1778940000-1778950800@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:20260519T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260519T190000 DTSTAMP:20260609T233224 CREATED:20260427T032704Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T060545Z UID:1526-1779213600-1779217200@dsmlife.org SUMMARY:Powerful Tools for Caregivers DESCRIPTION:Event Details\nJoin us for Powerful Tools for Caregivers\, a six-session series designed to help you care for yourself while caring for someone else. This evidence-based program provides practical skills and strategies to reduce stress\, improve self-care\, and enhance your ability to support your loved one. By prioritizing your own health and well-being\, you become a stronger\, more effective caregiver. These sessions are provided by Virginia Atwell\, Family Wellbeing Educator and Morgan Newell\, Health and Human Services Educator; Iowa State University Extension Format- 6 sessions (attendance at all sessions is strongly encouraged\, as each builds on the previous one) 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 \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: Adult Services / Jen Ohzourk \n Email: library@wdm.iowa.gov \n Phone Number: (515) 222-3403 \n Presenter: Virginia Atwell and Morgan Newell                \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/powerful-tools-for-caregivers/ 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/Powerful-Tools-for-Caregivers-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260522T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260522T113000 DTSTAMP:20260609T233224 CREATED:20260513T065005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T065458Z UID:1550-1779444000-1779449400@dsmlife.org SUMMARY:Adult Craft Day - Beaded Bracelet DESCRIPTION:Event DetailsEnjoy a relaxing craft time just for adults!  Join us for a fun and simple craft where you’ll be shown the steps and given hands on help as you create a unique item to take home. All materials are provided\, and the program is free! Registration is required and begins Friday\, May 1 at 9:00am. Note: Thurs.\, May 21 Adult Craft Night\, Fri.\, May 22 Adult Craft Day\, and Sat.\, May 23 Adult Craft Saturday are the same program. Please only register for one program. Beaded Bracelet - a variety of styles will be available \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\nCheck our calendar for future Adult Craft Programs.\n\nThis event is designed exclusively for adults to relax\, learn\, and enjoy. If you're looking for something for the whole family\, check our calendar for other options Library Calendar.|\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 Adult Services\n \n \n \n \n Email:\n \n\n \n adultreg@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 Courtney                \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/adult-craft-day-beaded-bracelet/ 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/2026/05/Crafting-Event-image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260527T163000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260527T173000 DTSTAMP:20260609T233224 CREATED:20260519T015630Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T020136Z UID:1575-1779899400-1779903000@dsmlife.org SUMMARY:Teen & Adult Summer Volunteer Training DESCRIPTION:Event Details We need your help this summer! Volunteers will help distribute summer reading materials and prizes. After attending a training session\, volunteers will receive a link to sign up for times to work. You only need to attend ONE training session to be eligible to volunteer. Volunteer shifts for teens will be 2 hours long\, between the hours of 10am-4pm Monday through Friday in June and July. Volunteer shifts for adults will be 2 hours long\, between 10am-4pm Saturday\, and 1-5pm Sunday in June and July. Volunteers must be entering grades 8-12 in the fall\, or adults 18+. Registration is required. If you are interested in volunteering but can't make it to any of the training sessions\, please contact Beth Schaefer at schaefer@johnstonlibrary.org. \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\n\nWe need your help this summer! Volunteers will help distribute summer reading materials and prizes. After attending a training session\, volunteers will receive a link to sign up for times to work. You only need to attend ONE training session to be eligible to volunteer.\n\nVolunteer shifts for teens will be 2 hours long\, between the hours of 10am-4pm Monday through Friday in June and July.\nVolunteer shifts for adults will be 2 hours long\, between 10am-4pm Saturday\, and 1-5pm Sunday in June and July.\n\nVolunteers must be entering grades 8-12 in the fall\, or adults 18+.\n\nRegistration is required. If you are interested in volunteering but can't make it to any of the training sessions\, please contact Beth Schaefer at schaefer@johnstonlibrary.org.\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: Beth Schaefer \n Email: schaefer@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/teen-adult-summer-volunteer-training/ LOCATION:Johnston Public Library\, 6700 Merle Hay Rd Johnston\, IA 50131\, Johnston\, IA\, 50131\, United States CATEGORIES:Adults,Teens ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dsmlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Teen-Volunteers-Presentation-43-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260528T161500 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260528T170000 DTSTAMP:20260609T233224 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:20260609T233224 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:20260609T233224 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:20260609T233224 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:20260609T233224 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