Adult Programs

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BEST Trip Bus

Bringing Education and Seniors Together 



The Bringing Education and Seniors Together (B.E.S.T.) program consists of planning a day trip once a month to Iowa sights. The trip is targeted to people age 55+. Times will vary according to destination. Call the Library at 515-266-7815 for questions, to reserve your seat or add your name to the mailing list.

The bus will begin loading 30 minutes prior to the trip. If you are traveling on the trip, please sign in and pick up your name tag. Vehicles can be parked in the lot west of the library during the day trips. 

Trips for 2019!!!!

November 22nd: 12:00PM
B.E.S.T. Thanksgiving Potluck
Doane's Park Youth Center
Bring your favorite dish to share!

Next year's schedule: TBA

October Book Discussion

"The Book of Speculation" by Erika Swyler (PDF)

November Book Discussion

Born a Crime - Trevor Noah

Book Discussion Group

 
Each month, the group reads and discusses a book selected by library staff. Books are obtained by the library for all who want to participate. Meetings are held on the fourth Monday of each month at 7:00 PM and the 4th Tuesday at 12 NOON at the library. The same book is discussed at both meeting times. Below is a list of the upcoming books the group will be discussing. Join us!

October 28th 7PM
October 29th 11AM
"The Book of Specutation"
By Erika Swyler
Fiction

November 25th 7PM
November 26th 11AM
"Born a Crime"
by Trevor Noah
Biography

December 16th 7PM
December 17th 11AM
"Paper Bag Christmas"
by Kevin Alan Milne
Fiction



Available Education Programs


The Senior College of Des Moines presents courses at Pleasant Hill Public Library. Check their website for course information. http://www.myseniorcollege.com/index.html