• The Smart Money Series: Your Path to Financial Confidence – Plan to Save

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

    Event Details Do you dream about buying a house but have no idea how you can do it financially? Are you interested in learning how you can boost your credit score to secure a better loan? Come learn how to do that and more in The Smart Money Series.

  • In the Stacks: His-Story in the Making: Crafting Historical Fiction

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

    Join author and historian Jeff Kluever to hear the story of his writing and publishing journey and learn the inspiring tale of the United States Colored Infantry featured in his new book, Marching Home: A Story of Love, War, and Freedom. Jeff studied history at Grinnell College and earned a master's degree from Carroll University.

  • Navigating the transition to Senior Living

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

    Event Details Are you looking ahead at Senior Living for yourself or a loved one, but not sure how to start your research? It can be overwhelming if you’re not sure where to begin. Please join us for this educational program on senior housing options and transitioning to senior housing.

  • RipRoar Youth Triathlon

    Johnston Terra Park

    The RipRoar Youth Triathlon will be held at Terra Park on Saturday, August 16. The event will take place on the great lawn and on the lake for the swimming portion.

  • JPL Book Bike at the Johnston Farmer’s Market

    South side of Johnston Town Center

    We're taking JPL on the road. Come visit the JPL Book Bike at the Farmer's Market. South side of Johnston Town Center 6245 Merle Hay Road Johnston, IA 50131

  • 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.

  • The Smart Money Series: Your Path to Financial Confidence – Be a Savvy Borrower: Navigating the Mortgage Process with Confidence

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

    Do you dream about buying a house but have no idea how you can do it financially? Are you interested in learning how you can boost your credit score to secure a better loan? Come learn how to do that and more in The Smart Money Series. Presented by Kyle Guldenpfennig and Charles Chedester, they will take you through building a strong financial foundation, boosting your credit score, and will even help de-mystify the mortgage process.

  • Tunes at Twilight

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

    Join us for live music by Damon Dotson on Thursday, September 11, from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m., presented by The Cork 50131. Bring your lawn chair or blanket and enjoy free entertainment on the Yard. Join us for live music by Damon Dotson on Thursday, September 11, from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m., presented by The Cork 50131. Bring your lawn chair or blanket and enjoy free entertainment on the Yard.

  • Movies on the Yard: Lilo & Stitch (2025)

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

    Join us for a free screening of Lilo & Stitch (2025) on the Yard at the Johnston Town Center on Thursday, September 18, following the Johnston Homecoming Parade. Don't forget your blankets or lawn chairs! Experience the final Movie on the Yard. Join us at the Johnston Town Center (6245 Merle Hay Rd.) after the Johnston Homecoming Parade for a special showing of the new live-action Lilo & Stitch movie.

  • He Had a Dream & It Shot Him: Mark Twain and Huck Finn in Post-Civil War America

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

    We are very happy to welcome Kathy Wilson back to the Library! Most Americans know the name Mark Twain; as children, many of us read Tom Sawyer as well as a few of his more than two dozen other novels and short stories. None of them created controversy, however, like the Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.

  • Dementia Conversations

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

    Come and learn about how to have honest and caring conversations when someone shows signs of dementia. Topics covered will include: Going to the doctor Deciding when to stop driving Making legal and financial plans This will be given by staff of the Alzheimer's Association.