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Needle-Felted Geodes

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Story Time Room
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Learn the basics of needle-felting as we make a cute, fuzzy creation! Needle-felting is a way to sculpt objects and make art with wool. Registration is required for this class and is open to kids in 4th-5th grade. 

This month, we are actually going to be trying WET felting and making geodes! ...

Tutoring Night Sponsored by Johnston High School NHS

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Archive Room
Cancelled
Registration
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Archive Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:
6th - 12th grade students can receive free tutoring and homework help from the Johnston High School National Honor Society Tutoring Committee members. Assistance will be provided in all core curriculum areas - Science, Mathematics, Social Studie...

Kahoot! Anime Trivia Challenge Club

4:00pm - 4:30pm
Teen Space
Cancelled
Registration
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:
Compete against other anime fans for fabulous prizes at JPL's Kahoot! Anime Trivia Challenge!  Each week we'll feature trivia questions about a different anime series as well as sample a fun snack from Japan. Bring a device to participate or bor...

Dragon Ball FighterZ Tournament

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Space
Cancelled
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:
Join us for a Dragon Ball FighterZ throw down every Thursday in the Teen Space! Choose a team of three fighters from the game’s 44 characters and battle it out to become the champion! The tournament will be a one-round, single-elimination tournament ...

Everyday English

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

Adult ESL is an ongoing program designed for English language learners. Lessons focus on functional English – learning basic phrases and expressions for having conversations in everyday English as well as lessons on living in the United States. Lessons are led by a professional ESOL teacher and trained volunteers. Follow-up digital materials are available for interested students. Classes meet both in-person and online using the Zoom app, for those who prefer to join virtually. Email Peg at esol@johnstonlibrary.org for sign-in information. Classes are free and registration is not required, but is appreciated.

A Fairy Fun Friday

10:00am - 12:00pm
Story Time Room
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Play & Learn
Event Details:
Fly over to the library for some fairy crafts and activities! Feel free to wear your fairy wings. This is a drop in program, so crafts will be available while supplies last.  ...

Teen After-Hours Pajama and Pizza Party

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:
Join us for a pajama and pizza party organized by Johnston Library's Teen Advisory Board! We'll have tons of sleepover-style activities -- fort building, hide and seek, crafts, a movie, and, of course... PIZZA! Come in your PJs and bring a pillow and...

Free Shred Day

9:00am - 12:00pm
Library Parking Lot
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Library Parking Lot
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:
Get rid of your old confidential documents in a safe and secure way at Johnston Public Library's free Shred Day. THE SHRED IT company will be in the JPL parking lot from 9:00am to 12:00pm for on-site document destruction with 3 of their mobile docume...

Quick Craft: Emoji Magnets

10:00am - 12:00pm
Youth Services Area
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Youth Services Area
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies
Event Details:

Stop by the youth services area between 10am-Noon for a quick craft! This is a drop-in program for kids, so no registration is necessary. Available while supplies last. 

This month's craft is an emoji magnet! Draw your own emoji and turn it into a cute magnet you can take home.  ...

Study Room 4

1:30pm - 3:30pm
Study Room 4
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Study Room 4

Study Room 3

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Study Room 3
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Study Room 3

Study Room 3

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Study Room 3
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Study Room 3

Countdown to Kites: Can You Find It?

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth Services Area
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Youth Services Area
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Play & Learn
Event Details:
Join us for a Kite Themed Scavenger hunt as we countdown to the 11th Annual Kites on the Green festival happening on Saturday, May 4th at the Johnston Commons.  ...

Philmont Boy Scout Interviews

1:30pm - 5:00pm
Archive Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Archive Room
Purpose of Meeting
Interview for Crew Leadership Positions including Crew Leader, Chaplains Aide, Wilderness Guia. All scouts to be interviewed are from Troop 44, Johnston, Iowa ...

Study Room 1

9:30am - 3:30pm
Study Room 1
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Study Room 1

Countdown to Kites: Arts & Snacks

4:15pm - 5:00pm
Story Time Room
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies
Event Details:
Get ready for the 11th Annual Kites on the Green with this special edition of Arts & Snacks. Design your own flyable kite and create other kite themed crafts while enjoying a delicious snack. Great for kids in k-5th grade.  ...

Linden Park HOA

5:30pm - 7:30pm
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
Homeowners Associate meeting...

Let's Talk English Conversation Group

6:30pm - 7:45pm
Archive Room
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Archive Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ESL
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8

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 Peg at esol@johnstonlibrary.org for sign-in information. The program is free and no registration is required, but is appreciated.

Help Desk Appointment

9:00am - 10:00am
Whisper Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Whisper Room
Purpose of Meeting
Tech assistance with mobile device ...

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)

Countdown to Kites: Wild Rumpus

10:30am - 11:30am
Story Time Room
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Play & Learn
Event Details:
Continue to countdown to the 11th Annual Kites on the Green Festival on May 4 at this fun pint-sized obstacle course. Join us in expending some pent up energy in this specially designed active playtime for little ones.  ...

AP Study Night

3:30pm - 5:30pm
East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:
AP Exams are coming up! Johnston Public Library and JHS NHS are offering drop-in study sessions to work with peers who may be studying for the same exams. We'll have some AP study guides on hand, along with snacks and beverages to fuel your efforts. ...