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INVOICE--Kwik Star Hiring Event

9:00am - 4:15pm
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

Holding walk-in interviews for our new store being built in Johnston, IA.

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Tai Chi with Kristin

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)
Purpose of Meeting

Registration is required for this free class. Please register with Mandy Willey at the City of Johnston  mwilley@cityofjohnston.com

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Bouncing Babies

11:00am - 11:30am
Kids
Story Time Room
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Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Story Hours

 

Bouncing Babies story hour includes rhymes, songs, bounces and books just right for your little one! Build your baby's foundation for lifelong reading and learning with this engaging story time. Great for babies ages 6 months-18 months.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Lunchtime Lit Book Club

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Adults
Archive Room
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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.com for info about picking up a book club book and to be added to the email list.

This month's book is Long Bright River by Liz Moore.

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Study Room 3

12:00pm - 1:30pm
Study Room 3
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Study Room 3
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Study Room 3

2:30pm - 4:00pm
Study Room 3
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Study Room 3
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Study Room 4

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

Tutoring Night Sponsored by Johnston High School NHS

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Archive Room
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Archive Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

6th - 12th grade students can receive free tutoring and homework help from the Johnston High School National Honor Society Tutoring Committee members.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Kahoot! Anime Trivia Challenge Club

4:00pm - 4:30pm
Teens
Teen Space
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
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.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Comics Club: Bad Guys

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Kids
Story Time Room
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Do you like comics? Graphic novels? Manga? In this 3-5 grade book club, kids can read any book from that month's series and then meet to discuss it and learn how to draw the characters! This club meets monthly, and you can join at any time. Registration is required. 

This month, we will be talking about the Bad Guys series by Aaron Blabey, and learning how to draw different characters form the series. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Dragon Ball FighterZ Tournament

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teens
Teen Space
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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!

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Library Board Meeting

5:30pm - 7:00pm
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)
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Board Game Club

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

Do you love board games? 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Everyday English

6:30pm - 7:45pm
Adults
Archive Room
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Archive Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ESL
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 Library Staff at esol@johnstonlibrary.org for sign-in information. Classes are free and registration is not required, but is appreciated.