Adult Programs

Coffee AND Craft (Facebook Event Cover)

Monday Group's August Book

Book cover of "13 Ways to Kill Your Community" by Doug Griffiths

Tuesday Group's October Book

The book cover of the "The Midnight Library" by Matt Haig (jpg)

Monday Group's November Book

The book cover of "The Prayer Box" by Lisa Wingate (jpg)

Tuesday Group's November Book

The book cover of "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers (jpg)

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 fourth Tuesday at 11:00 AM at the library. Below is a list of the upcoming books the group will be discussing. Join us!

October Book Discussion:
"13 Ways to Kill Your Community" by Doug Griffiths (Non-Fiction)
Monday, October 25th at 7pm

"The Midnight Library" by Matt Haig (Science-Fiction)
Tuesday, October 26th at 11am

November Book Discussion:
"The Prayer Box" by Lisa Wingate (Fiction)
Monday, November 22nd at 7pm

"Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers (Fiction)
Tuesday, November 23rd at 11am

December Book Discussion: 
"A Dog Named Christmas" by Greg Kincaid (Fiction)
Monday, December 20th at 7pm

"Winter Solstice" By Rosamunde Pilcher (Fiction)
Tuesday, December 21st at 11am
Pleasant Hill B.E.S.T. Trips

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.org/index.html

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. 

2022 Schedule: TBA