Inner Child Discussion Group: For grown-ups who refuse to grow up
Schedule
Tue Jun 02 2026 at 06:30 pm to 08:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
West Des Moines Public Library | West Des Moines, IA
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Inner Child is the discussion group for grown-ups who refuse to grow up! We will indulge in the fantastical and mysterious magic of children’s books, exploring what makes them so powerful and memorable. Each month we will look at the works of an author, an illustrator or a genre of children’s literature, from picture books to children’s fantasy. As we reflect on the books that mattered to us most, we will discover how they read differently now, and how we have experienced them with the children in our lives. Bring your memories, and bring your imagination! No registration required.
January 6: The Enchanted World of Margaret Wise Brown
February 3: Beyond the Wild Things: The World of Maurice Sendak
March 3: Beyond the Prairie: The Life and Legacy of Laura Ingalls Wilder
April 7: Playful Words & Powerful Rhymes: A Journey Through Children's Poetry
May 5: From Rabbits to Rare Species: The Life and Legacy of Beatrix Potter
June 2: The World of Oz: Fantasy, Folklore, and the Man Behind the Curtain
July 7: Crating & Catchy Tunes: A Schoolhouse Rock! Throwback
August 4: Romana Forever: A Joyful Look at Beverly Cleary's Legacy
September 1: Kindred Spirits: Exploring Anne of Green Gables and the World of L.M. Montgomery
October 6: Curious, Creepy, and Clever: The Eerie Charm of Edward Gorey
November 3: Beyond the Wardrobe: Discovering Narnia and the Legacy of C.S. Lewis
December 1: Childhood Classics: A Picture Book Show & Tell for Grown-ups
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Where is it happening?
West Des Moines Public Library, 4000 Mills Civic Pkwy,West Des Moines, Iowa, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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