BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Des Moines Metro - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Des Moines Metro 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:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251203T183000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251203T193000 DTSTAMP:20260424T042413 CREATED:20251126T012241Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T013026Z UID:1191-1764786600-1764790200@dsmlife.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dsmlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Sylvia-Nemmers.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251206T160000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251206T180000 DTSTAMP:20260424T042413 CREATED:20251129T225348Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251129T230547Z UID:1199-1765036800-1765044000@dsmlife.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dsmlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Holidays-at-the-Town-Center.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251207 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260131 DTSTAMP:20260424T042413 CREATED:20251207T061630Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T043944Z UID:1216-1765065600-1769817599@dsmlife.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dsmlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Holiday-Lights.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251213T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251213T100000 DTSTAMP:20260424T042413 CREATED:20251129T230403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251129T230935Z UID:1206-1765612800-1765620000@dsmlife.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dsmlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Coffee-with-a-Cop.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251218T161500 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251218T170000 DTSTAMP:20260424T042413 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dsmlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Anzu.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251223 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251224 DTSTAMP:20260424T042413 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dsmlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Scavenger-Hunt.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251226T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251226T110000 DTSTAMP:20260424T042413 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dsmlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/EnglishWithFriends2_1.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR