Kendall Young Library will be hosting a variety of special events in May

Plant Smarter, Not Harder with Alison Studer — Join us on Tuesday, May 13, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. to hear some landscaping Do’s and Don’ts for DIYers. Alison Studer, a landscape designer and an ISA Certified Arborist, will be sharing tips on getting the best from your landscaping.

How to “READ” a Cemetery — In preparation of Memorial Day, Kendall Young Library will host a program on How to “READ” a Cemetery. On Tuesday, May 20, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Jen Ohzourk from the West Des Moines Public Library will guide guests through some of the questions people have when visiting a cemetery. 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? 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.

Coming in June — Kendall Young Library will host the popular Puzzle Competition on Saturday, June 21. It will also host an Embroidery Workshop, presented by Handful of Made Creation Co., on Tuesday, June 24, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Both programs will require pre-registration.

Remember to check the Kendall Young Library website calendar at kylib.org or follow the library on Facebook for details on all the great programming.

Here are some Adult Programs that are coming to KYL in May

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 13, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. 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 14, from 6 to 7 p.m. to discuss.

Crochet Workshop — Thursday, May 22, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Kendall Young Library will host a Crochet Workshop. This is a beginner level workshop, but all ages 16 and over are invited. All supplies will be provided and there is no registration required.

Adult DIY — Kendall Young Library will host an Adult DIY on Tuesday, May 27, at 5:30 p.m. Patrons will have the opportunity to make a flower pot 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. Grains of Paradise will be featured starting on Friday, May 2. 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.

Kendall Young Library will host a variety of Teen events throughout May

Teen Lounge — Patrons in sixth-12th grade are invited each Tuesday in May from 3:30 to 5 p.m. for special activities, video games, snacks, crafts, board games, and more. This time and place is perfect to hang out with friends and is a come-and-go style event.

Early Out Movies (8-year-olds to 12th grade) — Youth are invited on Wednesday, May 7, from 12:30 to 2 p.m. to watch “Mufasa.” Popcorn provided.

Homeschool TECH BUILD — Students will have time to work on a STEM Build of their choice on Thursday, May 15, from 1 to 3 p.m. where they can build and modify their project. This is designed for youth third to 2th grade and will be held each month in the Teen area.

As always, every day the Teen area located in the Kendall Young Library offers a variety of crafts, board games, community Lego build, Chromebooks, video games, books, and STEM Cart activities that are always available.

Kendall Young Library will host children’s events in May

Family Summer Kick-Off Carnival — Kendall Young Library will celebrate the coming of summer with a carnival on Saturday, May 3, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This fun family event will offer games, face painting, a balloon artist, and Tim Read (illustrator) drawing caricatures. This is a great time for all ages and a free lunch is provided by our sponsor Fareway.

Wild Things (preK-second) — will meet on Tuesdays from 3:45 to 5 p.m. in May. This time will offer a variety of stories and activities each week.

Fuzzy Ducklings (under 3 years) — will meet on Wednesday mornings from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. in May. This parent/child experience is fun for everyone.

Tween’s Time (third to fifth grade) — will meet on Thursdays from 3:45-5 p.m. in May. They will explore crafts, STEM, cooking and so much more.

Bubble Stations by Rick Brammer — Join us on Saturday morning, May 31, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on the lawn of Kendall Young Library for bubble fun. From Rick Brammer will be presenting bubble stations with hands-on activities for the whole family. Lunch is provided.

Kendall Young Library will be closed on Saturday, May 24, thru Monday, May 26.