This event is in the "Kids" group No Story Hours This Week All Day 5/11–5/15 Kids Johnston Public Library This event is in the "Kids" group May 11 - 15 2026 No Story Hours This Week All Day 5/11–5/15 Johnston Public Library 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, Toddler Time, or Bouncing Babies. We are on a story time break to get ready for our 2026 Summer Reading Program! Story Time programs will resume on Monday, June 1.
Reservation DSM CIRCLE Homeschool Group - Robots 12:45pm–3:15pm West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large) May 14 2026 Thu DSM CIRCLE Homeschool Group - Robots 12:45pm–3:15pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large) Purpose of Meeting Gathering to build robots out of recyclables.
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 May 14 2026 Thu Anime Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Teen Space Open 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 "Adults" group Everyday English 6:30pm–7:45pm Adults Archive Room Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group May 14 2026 Thu Everyday English 6:30pm–7:45pm Archive Room Open 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 Thursday Night Book Club 6:30pm–7:45pm Adults Southeast Corner This event is in the "Adults" group May 14 2026 Thu Thursday Night Book Club 6:30pm–7:45pm Southeast Corner Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Southeast Corner Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: Join fellow local book lovers to discuss great books and enjoy lively conversation. Books are available at the Circulation Desk one month in advance while supplies last. Thursday Night 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 How to Solve Your Own Murder by Kristen Perrin.