Events Search and Views Navigation

Event Views Navigation

Today

  • Tween Club Read – The Girl Who Drank The Moon

    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 (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.

  • Holiday Light Recycling

    Johnston Public Library 6700 Merle Hay Rd Johnston, IA 50131, Johnston, IA, United States

    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.

  • Story Time Together

    Johnston Public Library 6700 Merle Hay Rd Johnston, IA 50131, Johnston, IA, United States

    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.

  • Anime Club

    Johnston Public Library 6700 Merle Hay Rd Johnston, IA 50131, Johnston, IA, United States

    Join 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.

  • Family Storytime

    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 for this class featuring stories, songs, and rhymes followed by gross and fine motor play all with an early literacy focus! For ages 2-6 w/adult.

  • Kids Graphic Novel Club Read – DnDoggos

    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 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!

  • Pokémon Kids Club

    Johnston Public Library 6700 Merle Hay Rd Johnston, IA 50131, Johnston, IA, United States

    Grab a Pokéball and head to the library! Whether you like the show, the comics, or the card game, this is a program for Pokémon fans! We will allow for card trading at this program, but we ask that kids come to the class with their cards in a case or box with their name on it. Registration is required. Grades 3-5.

  • Holidays at the Town Center

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

    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.

  • Holiday Light Recycling

    Johnston Public Library 6700 Merle Hay Rd Johnston, IA 50131, Johnston, IA, United States

    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.

  • Coffee with a Cop + Breakfast with Santa

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

    Join 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.