Des Moines Metro

Kids Graphic Novel Club Read - DnDoggos
2025-11-20 17:00 UTC | West Des Moines Public Library, 4000 Mills Civic Pkwy West Des Moines, IA 50265, West Des Moines, IA, 50265, United States
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.

For ages 8-12.

Book: DnDoggos: Get the Party Started

West Des Moines and contract city residents: Libby eBook

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Story Time Together
2025-11-10 10:00 - 11:00 | Johnston Public Library, 6700 Merle Hay Rd Johnston, IA 50131, Johnston, IA, 50131, United States
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.

Johnston Public Library
6700 Merle Hay Rd
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 278-5233
See map: Google Maps

Contact Info
Name: Rebecca Taylor
Email: taylor@johnstonlibrary.org
Phone Number: (515) 278-5233

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Holiday Light Recycling
2025-11-10 | Johnston Public Library, 6700 Merle Hay Rd Johnston, IA 50131, Johnston, IA, 50131, United States
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!

Johnston Public Library
6700 Merle Hay Rd
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 278-5233
See map: Google Maps

Contact Info
Email: info@johnstonlibrary.org
Phone Number: (515) 278-5233

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Tween Club Read - The Girl Who Drank The Moon
2025-11-04 16:00 - 17:00 | West Des Moines Public Library, 4000 Mills Civic Pkwy West Des Moines, IA 50265, West Des Moines, IA, 50265, United States
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)

West Des Moines Public Library

4000 Mills Civic Pkwy
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 222-3400
See map: Google Maps

Contact Info
Name: Hailey

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