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Holiday Light Recycling Drop-Off

All Day 11/12 - 1/31
All Ages
Johnston Public Library
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Johnston Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

This season, Johnston Public Library is partnering with Metro Waste Authority to offer a drop-off hub for old or broken holiday lights.

Story Time Together

10:00am - 10:30am
Kids
Story Time Room
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Story Hours

Interact with your child as we use books, songs, music, finger plays, and flannel boards to build early literacy skills. Story time will be followed by a craft or activity. Designed for children from 18 months through preschool and their caregivers.

Study Room 4

12:00pm - 2:30pm
Study Room 4
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Study Room 4

LEGO® Club

4:15pm - 5:00pm
Kids
Story Time Room
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Play & Learn
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

LEGO Club provides a fun atmosphere where children can learn, build and play with the library’s set of LEGOs. Each meeting will have a new theme or challenge. Great for kids in grades K-5. Registration required. 

Study Room 2

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Study Room 2
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Study Room 2

Study Room 3

5:30pm - 8:00pm
Study Room 3
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Study Room 3

JRC Track & Field Informational Meeting

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Large Meeting Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Informational meeting for Johnston Running Club Track program.

Let's Talk English Conversation Group

6:30pm - 7:45pm
Adults
Archive Room
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Archive Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ESL
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Let's Talk is a casual program designed for non-native English speakers to practice their English conversation skills with a native English speaker. Discussions focus on current news, events and American culture.  Let's Talk is held both in-person and online via Zoom, for those who would rather join the class virtually. Email Library Staff at esol@johnstonlibrary.org for sign-in information. The program is free and no registration is required, but is appreciated.

Yoga with Janis

9:15am - 10:15am
West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)

Help Desk Appt

10:00am - 10:45am
Whisper Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Whisper Room
Purpose of Meeting

Job Application 

Study Room 4

10:45am - 2:00pm
Study Room 4
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Study Room 4

Study Room 3

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Study Room 3
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Study Room 3

Teen Advisory Board Meeting

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teens
Large Meeting Room
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Make a difference at your library! Students in 6th - 12th grade can suggest materials to order, plan programs, and volunteer.

Teen Board Game Club

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teens
West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Do you love board games? Are you looking to meet some fellow board game enthusiasts? Join us at JPL’s Teen Board Game Club, where each month, we’ll introduce you to a new game and teach you how to play it.

Move & Groove

10:00am - 10:30am
Kids
Story Time Room
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Story Hours

Get ready to move at a special storytime that will get you and your kids up on your feet! This is a high-energy story time for kids of all ages.

Study Room 2

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Study Room 2
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Study Room 2

CIRCLE - Fuse Bead Class

1:00pm - 3:00pm
West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
Purpose of Meeting

Several kids from CIRCLE of Des Moines (a homeschool group) will get together to learn how to make fuse bead creations

Teen Mario Kart Tournament

3:30pm - 4:00pm
Teens
Teen Space
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Let's go!  Drive, dodge, and maneuver your way to a first-place finish in our Mario Kart Tournament! Prizes for the winners. 6th grade and up. 

Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Teen Space
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Test your skills! Prizes and bragging rights for the winners. Tournaments held every Wednesday. 6th grade and up.

Study Room 4

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Study Room 4
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Study Room 4

Study Room 2

4:15pm - 6:00pm
Study Room 2
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Study Room 2

Study Room 3

4:15pm - 6:30pm
Study Room 3
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Study Room 3

Study Room 1

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Study Room 1
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Study Room 1

Women’s Midweek

6:00pm - 7:45pm
East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
Purpose of Meeting

Bible Sudy