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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260301
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260401
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SUMMARY:Justin Young Art Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Event Details  Cityscapes and museum art from "Young at Art" Collection. \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 4000 Mills Civic Pkwy \nWest Des Moines\, IA 50265 \n (515) 222-3400  \nSee map:  Google Maps  \n\n\n Contact Info\n Name:  Justin Young \n Email:   jusgu@msn.com  \n Presenter:  Justin Young \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/justin-young-art-exhibit/
LOCATION:West Des Moines Public Library\, 4000 Mills Civic Pkwy West Des Moines\, IA 50265\, West Des Moines\, IA\, 50265\, United States
CATEGORIES:For All
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260218T153000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260218T163000
DTSTAMP:20260423T235126
CREATED:20260212T060258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T060719Z
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SUMMARY:After School Adventures - Perler Bead Art!
DESCRIPTION:Event Details   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. \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 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 Presenter:  Nate \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/after-school-adventures-perler-bead-art/
LOCATION:West Des Moines Public Library\, 4000 Mills Civic Pkwy West Des Moines\, IA 50265\, West Des Moines\, IA\, 50265\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260215T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260215T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T235126
CREATED:20260205T065850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T070430Z
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SUMMARY:Can You Find It?
DESCRIPTION:Event Details    Join us for a fun Scavenger Hunt throughout the Youth Services Area. Win a prize after finding all 10 themed items. For all ages. \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\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/can-you-find-it/
LOCATION:Johnston Public Library\, 6700 Merle Hay Rd Johnston\, IA 50131\, Johnston\, IA\, 50131\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260210T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260210T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T235126
CREATED:20260131T015753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260131T020042Z
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SUMMARY:Welcome to Medicare presented by SHIIP
DESCRIPTION:Event DetailsAre 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. Registration is requested\, please.  West Des Moines Public 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\n4000 Mills Civic Pkwy \n West Des Moines\, IA 50265 \n (515) 222-3400  \nSee map:  Google Maps  \n\n\n Contact Info\n Name:  Jen Ohzourk \n Email:   adultreg@wdm.iowa.gov  \n Phone Number:  (515) 222-3413   \n Presenter:  SHIIP \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/welcome-to-medicare-presented-by-shiip/
LOCATION:West Des Moines Public Library\, 4000 Mills Civic Pkwy West Des Moines\, IA 50265\, West Des Moines\, IA\, 50265\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260209T070000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260209T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T235126
CREATED:20260131T014551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260131T015100Z
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SUMMARY:Club Read: Hybrid Edition
DESCRIPTION:Event Details\nJoin 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. We will be discussing Run for the Hills by Kevin Wilson. Copies may be picked up at the Accounts and Checkout desk on a first come\, first served basis. Once you register below\, you will receive the link to the Zoom meeting a day or so before the club meeting. If you’ve never used Zoom\, here’s a brief tutorial:   https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362193-Joining-a-Meeting Sponsored by the WDM Library Friends Foundation. \n  \nWest Des Moines Public 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\n\n\n4000 Mills Civic Pkwy\nWest Des Moines\, IA 50265 \n (515) 222-3400  \nSee map:  Google Maps  \nContact Info\n Name:  Amy Scherer \n Email:   amy.scherer@wdm.iowa.gov  \n Phone Number:  (515) 222-3564   \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/club-read-hybrid-edition/
LOCATION:West Des Moines Public Library\, 4000 Mills Civic Pkwy West Des Moines\, IA 50265\, West Des Moines\, IA\, 50265\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260202T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260202T123000
DTSTAMP:20260423T235126
CREATED:20260124T063003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T063534Z
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SUMMARY:Kids Chocolate Factory
DESCRIPTION:Event DetailsBe 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.  Disclaimer(s)   Drop-In Event      This is a drop-in program—no registration required. Feel free to come and go anytime between the listed start and end times. \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\nAccompanying 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 \n Johnston Public Library\n6700 Merle Hay Rd \nJohnston\, IA 50131 \n (515) 278-5233  \nSee map:  Google Maps  \n\n\n Contact Info\n Name:  Sheila Olson \n Email:   olson@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				\n				\n\n\n					\n					Read More
URL:https://dsmlife.org/event/kids-chocolate-factory/
LOCATION:Johnston Public Library\, 6700 Merle Hay Rd Johnston\, IA 50131\, Johnston\, IA\, 50131\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260127T184500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260127T194500
DTSTAMP:20260423T235126
CREATED:20250817T001256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T062007Z
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SUMMARY:Well Red Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Event Details\n  \n  \nJoin 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. \n  \n  \nThis month's book is It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover. \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\n					\n					Read More\n					\n				\n 
URL:https://dsmlife.org/event/well-red-book-club/
LOCATION:Pagliai’s Pizza
CATEGORIES:Adults
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260122T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260122T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T235126
CREATED:20260105T025334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260117T021230Z
UID:1291-1769097600-1769101200@dsmlife.org
SUMMARY:Kids Graphic Novel Club Read - Bring Your Own Book
DESCRIPTION:Event Details\n  \nThis 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! BUT WAIT! THERE’S MORE! Our game is going to be “guess the book”. 1. DON’T TELL ANYONE WHICH BOOK YOU’RE BRINGING! Put your book in a bag or something before you show up. 2. Think up a few clues that you can give us so we can guess the book. 3. When it’s you’re turn give us clues one at a time and see if we can figure out your book! If you would like\, you can also bring a snack to share. Hopefully\, the snack will have something to do with the book.  (Snacks need to be individually prepackaged and clearly labeled for any allergens.) For ages 7-10. Register anytime by filling out the form\, call 222-3405\, or stop in to the Children's Desk. \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\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:  Youth Services Department \n Email:   youthservices@wdm.iowa.gov  \n Phone Number:  (515) 222-3405   \n Presenter:  Amy \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/kids-club-read-bring-your-own-book/
LOCATION:West Des Moines Public Library\, 4000 Mills Civic Pkwy West Des Moines\, IA 50265\, West Des Moines\, IA\, 50265\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260112T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260112T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T235126
CREATED:20260108T044912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T045628Z
UID:1299-1768233600-1768237200@dsmlife.org
SUMMARY:LEGO® Club
DESCRIPTION:Event DetailsLEGO 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. \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:  Sheila Olson \n Email:   olson@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/lego-club/
LOCATION:Johnston Public Library\, 6700 Merle Hay Rd Johnston\, IA 50131\, Johnston\, IA\, 50131\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260110T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260110T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T235126
CREATED:20260105T020833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T024532Z
UID:1281-1768039200-1768053600@dsmlife.org
SUMMARY:WDM Writer's Group
DESCRIPTION:Event DetailsThis 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. Hard copies with notes are turned over to the writer following each critique. Novelists\, short-story writers\, essayists\, memoirists\, poets—all writers are welcome. This Library program is facilitated by local writer Vic Amoroso.  West Des Moines Public 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\n4000 Mills Civic Pkwy \n West 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) 223-3413   \n Presenter:  facilitated by Marianne Fons and Vic A. \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/wdm-writers-group-2/
LOCATION:West Des Moines Public Library\, 4000 Mills Civic Pkwy West Des Moines\, IA 50265\, West Des Moines\, IA\, 50265\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260105T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260105T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T235126
CREATED:20260101T030305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260101T030630Z
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SUMMARY:Arts & Snacks
DESCRIPTION:Event DetailsWe will have hands-on art projects that will spark learning and discovery for kids in K-5\, as well as a snack! This is a drop-in event and no 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\nDisclaimer(s)\n\n \n \n Accompanying Adults \n\n\nThis program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.\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:  Sheila Olson \n Email:   olson@johnstonlibrary.com  \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\n\n					\n					Read More
URL:https://dsmlife.org/event/arts-snacks/
LOCATION:Johnston Public Library\, 6700 Merle Hay Rd Johnston\, IA 50131\, Johnston\, IA\, 50131\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251226T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251226T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T235126
CREATED:20251211T044457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T044906Z
UID:1233-1766743200-1766746800@dsmlife.org
SUMMARY:English With Friends
DESCRIPTION:Event Details  Join us at the West Des Moines Public Library for English with Friends\, a welcoming and informal conversation program. Designed for adult English learners of all levels\, this free program provides a relaxed space to practice speaking English\, build confidence\, and make connections with neighbors. Each session features guided conversations on everyday topics\, fun group activities\, and opportunities to share stories and cultural experiences. Whether you're new to the area or looking to improve your language skills\, English with Friends offers a friendly and supportive environment to learn together. Sessions will be held weekly on Fridays at the library. Contact Caryn at caryn@hopetoshineia.org or ‪(515) 423-0043 for more information. Upcoming English With Friends sessions \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:  Caryn Kelly (or Jen Ohzourk at WDM Library) \n Email:   caryn@hopetoshineia.org  \n Phone Number:  (515) 423-0043   \n Presenter:  Caryn Kelly \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/english-with-friends-2/
LOCATION:West Des Moines Public Library\, 4000 Mills Civic Pkwy West Des Moines\, IA 50265\, West Des Moines\, IA\, 50265\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251223
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251224
DTSTAMP:20260423T235126
CREATED:20251219T090232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T090933Z
UID:1254-1766448000-1766534399@dsmlife.org
SUMMARY:Winter Break Scavenger Hunt
DESCRIPTION:Event Details No school? Stop by the library!  The library’s feeling extra frosty-fun this winter break!  Search high and low for hidden clues around the library and see if you can crack the code to win a cool prize. No snow boots required—just your sharp eyes and curious mind! \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:  Sheila Olson \n Email:   olson@johnstonlibrary.org  \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/winter-break-scavenger-hunt/
LOCATION:Johnston Public Library\, 6700 Merle Hay Rd Johnston\, IA 50131\, Johnston\, IA\, 50131\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251218T161500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251218T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T235126
CREATED:20251211T043153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T044039Z
UID:1224-1766074500-1766077200@dsmlife.org
SUMMARY:Kids Graphic Novel Club Read - Anzu and the Realm of Darkness
DESCRIPTION:Event DetailsIf 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\, Anzu and the Realm of Darkness by Mai K. Nguyen. 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: Anzu and the Realm of Darkness 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\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			\n			\n			\n			\n\n\n				\n				\n				\n				\n\n\n					\n					Read More
URL:https://dsmlife.org/event/kids-graphic-novel-club-read-anzu-and-the-realm-of-darkness/
LOCATION:West Des Moines Public Library\, 4000 Mills Civic Pkwy West Des Moines\, IA 50265\, West Des Moines\, IA\, 50265\, United States
CATEGORIES:Teens
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SUMMARY:Coffee with a Cop + Breakfast with Santa
DESCRIPTION:Event Details  Saturday\, December 13\, 2025Join the Johnston Police officers for "Breakfast with Santa" and "Coffee with a Cop" at your Johnston Hy-Vee\, from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m.    Join the Johnston Police officers for "Breakfast with Santa" and "Coffee with a Cop" at your Johnston Hy-Vee. Enjoy complimentary donuts\, coffee\, and juice. If you prefer a warm breakfast\, you can purchase one from the Hy-Vee café.\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\nDate: \n December 13\, 2025\n\n\n Time: \n8:00 AM - 10:00 AM \n\n\n \n \n Location: \n\n \n\nJohnston Hy-Vee\n\n \n\n\n\n Address: \n5750 Merle Hay Road\nJohnston\, IA50131 \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/coffee-with-a-cop-breakfast-with-santa/
LOCATION:Johnston Town Center\, 6245 Merle Hay Rd. Johnston\, IA 50131\, IA\, 50131\, United States
CATEGORIES:For All
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260131
DTSTAMP:20260423T235126
CREATED:20251207T061630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T043944Z
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SUMMARY:Holiday Light Recycling
DESCRIPTION:Event DetailsThis holiday season\, JPL has partnered with Metro Waste Authority to offer a holiday lights drop-off for any old or broken strands of lights you find as you deck the halls. From Nov. 10-Jan. 30\, residents can drop off lights in the collection box located inside the main doors of Johnston Public Library. All lights will then be safely recycled at Metro Waste Authority’s Metro Hazardous Waste Drop-Off. LED\, classic\, plastic\, and glass bulbs as well as net\, icicle\, and battery-powered lights are accepted. Just remember to keep them loose when you drop them in the collection box!     Johnston Public 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\n6700 Merle Hay Rd \n Johnston\, IA 50131 \n (515) 278-5233  \nSee map:  Google Maps  \n\n\n Contact Info\n Email:   info@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/holiday-light-recycling-2/
LOCATION:Johnston Public Library\, 6700 Merle Hay Rd Johnston\, IA 50131\, Johnston\, IA\, 50131\, United States
CATEGORIES:For All
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251206T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251206T180000
DTSTAMP:20260423T235126
CREATED:20251129T225348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251129T230547Z
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SUMMARY:Holidays at the Town Center
DESCRIPTION:Event Details Experience the magic of the season during the Holidays at the Town Center on Saturday\, December 6\, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Johnston Town Center.  Experience the magic of the season during the Holidays at the Town Center on Saturday\, December 6\, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Johnston Town Center. \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\nDate: \n December 6\, 2025 \n\n\n Time: \n4:00 PM - 6:00 PM \n\n\n \n \n Location: \n\n \n Johnston Town Center\n\n\n\n\n Address:\n6245 Merle Hay Rd.\nJohnston\, IA50131 \n\n\n\n\n Cost: \nFree \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/holidays-at-the-town-center/
LOCATION:Johnston Town Center\, 6245 Merle Hay Rd. Johnston\, IA 50131\, IA\, 50131\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251203T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251203T193000
DTSTAMP:20260423T235126
CREATED:20251126T012241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T013026Z
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SUMMARY:Author Sylvia Nemmers: Happy Now? Shattering the myth of happily ever after
DESCRIPTION:Event Details\n      \n                    \n            \n            \n                    \n\n             We are happy to welcome \nauthor Sylvia Nemmers to the Library! She will share stories from her \nlife\, as well as her experiences writing her book.  "When I walk \nwith my guide dog\, I am fairly oblivious to what is going on around me \nuntil someone walks up to me and speaks.  Sometimes it is a person \ntelling me how sorry they feel for me.  Sometimes it has been a person \nasking me why I cover my hair\, or why I became a Muslim. \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\nOther times someone sees me at a conference and asks me how I got my \nPhD or my job as Department Chair in Environmental Science.  And the \nmost common one of all - “Can I pet your dog?” I don’t mind the \nquestions but feel unworthy of the pity.This is an invitation to \ncome and hear some of my tails.  My life journey has been unique\, but I \nam certain we will find shared experiences connecting us through the \ntapestry of humanity." Books will be available for sale after the program.  \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                Jen Ohzourk\n               \n            \n                          \n                \n                  Email:\n                \n\n                \n                  jen.ohzourk@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                Sylvia Nemmers                \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/author-sylvia-nemmers-happy-now-shattering-the-myth-of-happily-ever-after/
LOCATION:West Des Moines Public Library\, 4000 Mills Civic Pkwy West Des Moines\, IA 50265\, West Des Moines\, IA\, 50265\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251120T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251120T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T235126
CREATED:20251108T002641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251108T003002Z
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SUMMARY:Kids Graphic Novel Club Read - DnDoggos
DESCRIPTION:Event DetailsIf 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\, DnDoggos: Get the Party Started by Scout Underhill. 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. \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 For ages 8-12.\n\nBook: DnDoggos: Get the Party Started\n\nWest 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					Read More
URL:https://dsmlife.org/event/kids-graphic-novel-club-read-dndoggos/
LOCATION:West Des Moines Public Library\, 4000 Mills Civic Pkwy West Des Moines\, IA 50265\, West Des Moines\, IA\, 50265\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251110T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251110T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T235126
CREATED:20251106T021048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T021731Z
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SUMMARY:Story Time Together
DESCRIPTION:Event Details   Weekly Story Time  Interact with your child as we use books\, songs\, music\, finger plays\, and flannel boards to build early literacy skills. Story time will be followed by a craft or activity. Designed for children from 18 months through preschool and their caregivers.   Disclaimer(s)   Accompanying Adults   This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. \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:  Rebecca Taylor \n Email:   taylor@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\n					\n					Read More
URL:https://dsmlife.org/event/story-time-together/
LOCATION:Johnston Public Library\, 6700 Merle Hay Rd Johnston\, IA 50131\, Johnston\, IA\, 50131\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251111
DTSTAMP:20260423T235126
CREATED:20251106T020151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T020740Z
UID:1135-1762732800-1762819199@dsmlife.org
SUMMARY:Holiday Light Recycling
DESCRIPTION:Event Details  This holiday season\, JPL has partnered with Metro Waste Authority to offer a holiday lights drop-off for any old or broken strands of lights you find as you deck the halls. From Nov. 10-Jan. 30\, residents can drop off lights in the collection box located inside the main doors of Johnston Public Library. All lights will then be safely recycled at Metro Waste Authority’s Metro Hazardous Waste Drop-Off. LED\, classic\, plastic\, and glass bulbs as well as net\, icicle\, and battery-powered lights are accepted. Just remember to keep them loose when you drop them in the collection box! \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 Email:   info@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/holiday-light-recycling/
LOCATION:Johnston Public Library\, 6700 Merle Hay Rd Johnston\, IA 50131\, Johnston\, IA\, 50131\, United States
CATEGORIES:For All
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251104T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251104T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T235126
CREATED:20251031T033239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T033747Z
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SUMMARY:Tween Club Read - The Girl Who Drank The Moon
DESCRIPTION:Event DetailsIf you like to read and talk about books (but you’re getting too old for our other book clubs)\, this club is for you. Join us for discussion and activities related to this month’s book The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill! If you need a copy of the book\, please come to the Children’s Desk and check out a book club copy! Registration for this program will begin 10/7/25. Book: The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill West Des Moines and contract city residents: Libby (ebook & audio) and hoopla (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 4000 Mills Civic Pkwy \nWest Des Moines\, IA 50265 \n (515) 222-3400  \nSee map:  Google Maps  \n\n\n Contact Info\n Name:  Hailey \n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n			\n			\n			\n			\n\n\n				\n				\n				\n				\n\n\n					\n					Button
URL:https://dsmlife.org/event/tween-club-read-the-girl-who-drank-the-moon/
LOCATION:West Des Moines Public Library\, 4000 Mills Civic Pkwy West Des Moines\, IA 50265\, West Des Moines\, IA\, 50265\, United States
CATEGORIES:Teens
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