May Adult Programming at Kendall Young Library
Special Events
Plant Smarter, Not Harder with Alison Studer – Please join us on Tuesday, May 13th from 5:30-6:30PM to hear some landscaping Do’s and Don’ts for DIYers. Alison Studer, a landscape designer and an ISA Certified Arborist will me sharing tips on getting the best from your landscaping.
How to “READ” a Cemetery – In preparation of Memorial Day, Kendall Young Library will be hosting a program on How to “READ” a Cemetery. On Tuesday, May 20th from 5:30-6:30PM, Jen Ohzourk from the West Des Moines Public Library will be guiding us through some of the questions we have when visiting a cemetery. Plan to Join us and bring your questions!
Have you ever been in a cemetery and wondered about some of the people buried there? Curious about why there are obelisks in some cemeteries? Are you doing some genealogical research and aren’t sure about the meaning of some of the symbols you’re finding? Please join us for an entertaining and informative presentation exploring common cemetery iconography. You’ll learn about how even though there are multiple points of views and facets to these images, the symbolism is represented across many cemeteries.
Monthly Events
Adult Book Club - Kendall Young Library invites you to join for the May Book Club discussion about The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman. Books are available at the Adult Checkout if you are interested in participating. We will be meeting on Tuesday, May 13th, 1:30-2:30PM to discuss. A book for the June Book Club will be announced and available at this time.
Adult Evening Book Club - Kendall Young Library invites you to join in the Adult Evening Book Club discussion on the book Let’s Pretend This Never Happened by Jenny Lawson. Books are available at Kendall Young Library. We will be meeting on Wednesday, May 14th, 6:00-7:00PM to discuss.
Crochet Workshop – Thursday, May 22nd from 5:30-6:30PM Kendall Young Library will be hosting a Crochet Workshop. This is a beginner level workshop, but all ages 16+ are invited to come. All supplies will be provided and there is no registration required.
Adult DIY - Kendall Young Library will hosting an Adult DIY on Tuesday, May 27th at 5:30PM. Patrons will have the opportunity to make a flowerpot gnome. It is the perfect way to get in the summer spirit. This event is free.
SPICE Club - Kendall Young Library invites you to add some spice to your life with the KYL Spice of the Month Club. We will be featuring Grains of Paradise starting on Friday, May 2nd. Samples will be available throughout the month while supplies last.
This is a fun way to explore different cultures and flavors. Each month there will be a featured herb or spice. A limited number of kits will be available each month with a small sample, information about the spice, and a couple recipes to try.
Coming In June – Kendall Young Library will be hosting the popular Puzzle Competition on Saturday, June 21st. We will also be hosting an Embroidery Workshop, presented by Handful of Made Creation Co. on Tuesday, June 14th 6:00-7:30PM. Both programs will require pre-registration. Watch for details!
Please check our website calendar on kylib.org or follow us on Facebook for detail on all the great programming.
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