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.

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Setup for AARP Introduction to AI

10:00am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
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AARP Introduction to Artificial Intelligence ( AI )

12:00pm - 1:15pm
Large Meeting Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

This lecture put on by AARP Iowa will discuss the ways artificial intelligence is already present in everyday tasks and how it is used in everything from voice assistants to customer service and healthcare.

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Tear Down AARP Introduction to AI

1:15pm - 2:30pm
Large Meeting Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room

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.

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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
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Northwoods Townhomes Association

6:00pm - 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)

NaNoWriMo Write-In

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Archive Room
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Archive Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies
Event Details:

 Central Iowa Authors Inkwell group will be in the Archive Room doing timed writing sprints as part of National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), where they work towards the goal of 50k words in November. All are welcome.

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DSF - Scholarship Committee

6:30pm - 7:45pm
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

Committee meeting for discussing past named scholarships, and prepping for upcoming scholarship committee tasks -in support of the 2025 Johnston seniors.