This event is in the "Kids" group No Story Hours This Week All Day 11/17–11/21 Kids Johnston Public Library This event is in the "Kids" group Nov 17 - 21 2025 No Story Hours This Week All Day 11/17–11/21 Johnston Public Library Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Johnston Public Library Age Group: Kids Program Type: Story Hours Event Details: No Story Time Together, Terrific Tuesdays, Move & Groove, or Bouncing Babies. We are on a story time break! This allows staff to create programs for the upcoming story time session which begins on Monday, Dec 1.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Holiday Light Recycling All Day All Ages Johnston Public Library This event is in the "All Ages" group Nov 20 2025 Thu Holiday Light Recycling All Day Johnston Public Library Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Johnston Public Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Home & Garden, Other Event Details: This holiday season, JPL has partnered with Metro Waste Authority to offer a holiday lights drop-off for any old or broken strands of lights you find as you deck the halls.
Reservation Study Room 4 9:15am–4:30pm Study Room 4 Nov 20 2025 Thu Study Room 4 9:15am–4:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Study Room 4
Reservation Study Room 1 10:45am–2:45pm Study Room 1 Nov 20 2025 Thu Study Room 1 10:45am–2:45pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Study Room 1
Reservation Grinnell ODEI 11:00am–4:00pm Study Room 3 Nov 20 2025 Thu Grinnell ODEI 11:00am–4:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Study Room 3
This event is in the "Adults" group Lunchtime Lit Book Club 12:00pm–1:00pm Adults Archive Room This event is in the "Adults" group Nov 20 2025 Thu Lunchtime Lit Book Club 12:00pm–1:00pm Archive Room Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Archive Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: Meet up with fellow book lovers for good books and good discussion at this lunchtime book club. Books are available a month in advance at the Circulation Desk. Lunchtime Lit Book Club meets in person at JPL and online via Zoom. Email Beth at stevens@johnstonlibrary.org for info about picking up a book club book and to be added to the email list. This month's book is North Woods by Daniel Mason.
Reservation Greater Des Moines Territory Fall Meeting 1:00pm–4:00pm Large Meeting Room Nov 20 2025 Thu Greater Des Moines Territory Fall Meeting 1:00pm–4:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Large Meeting Room Purpose of Meeting Training
This event is in the "Teens" group Anime Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Teens Teen Space Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Nov 20 2025 Thu Anime Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Teen Space Open Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Teen Space Age Group: Teens Program Type: Entertainment Registration Required Event Details: Join JPL's Anime Club each week for Japanese snacks, anime trivia, and art projects! All fans welcome!
This event is in the "Kids" group Doodlerz Art Studio 4:30pm–5:30pm Kids Story Time Room Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Nov 20 2025 Thu Doodlerz Art Studio 4:30pm–5:30pm Story Time Room Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Story Time Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies Registration Required 🎨 Love to doodle, scribble, paint, and sketch? 🖌️Want to make crafts, practice your art skills, and chill with your friends? Join Doodlerz on the 3rd Thursday of every month. Registration is required for kids in grades 3-5.
Reservation Bent Tree Meadows HOA 5:15pm–7:30pm West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large) Nov 20 2025 Thu Bent Tree Meadows HOA 5:15pm–7:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
Reservation Library Board Meeting 5:30pm–7:00pm East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large) Nov 20 2025 Thu Library Board Meeting 5:30pm–7:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
Reservation Help Desk Appointment 6:00pm–7:00pm Whisper Room Nov 20 2025 Thu Help Desk Appointment 6:00pm–7:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Whisper Room Purpose of Meeting For Stevens. Government login difficulty.
This event is in the "Adults" group Everyday English 6:30pm–7:45pm Adults Archive Room Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Nov 20 2025 Thu Everyday English 6:30pm–7:45pm Archive Room Open Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Archive Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: ESL Registration Required Everyday English is an ongoing program designed for English language learning adults. 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 Library Staff at esol@johnstonlibrary.org for sign-in information. Classes are free and registration is not required, but is appreciated.
This event is in the "Adults" group Silent Book Club 6:30pm–8:00pm Adults Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Nov 20 2025 Thu Silent Book Club 6:30pm–8:00pm Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: Looking for a cozy space to read and connect with fellow book lovers? Join the Johnston and Grimes Public Libraries at Silent Book Club! Unlike traditional book clubs, there's no required reading, just bring whatever you’re currently enjoying. Disclaimer(s) Photo/Film Consent By attending this event, you are giving consent for yourself and/or your child(ren) to be photographed/filmed during the event. Your image and likeness may be used to promote future events or for general library publicity.