Library Roof Construction

All Day
All Ages
Johnston Public Library
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Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Johnston Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

🚧 Roof Construction Update at JPL 🚧

Due to recent weather delays, roof construction is taking longer than anticipated. Contractors now expect to finish by Wednesday, October 8.

No Story Time Today

All Day
Kids
Johnston Public Library
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Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Johnston Public Library
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Story Hours
Event Details:

No Story Time Together. We will be hosting special programming for the No School Day for Johnston schools.  

 

Reservation

Study Room 3

10:00am–11:00am
Study Room 3
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Study Room 3

Storybook BINGO

11:00am–12:00pm
Kids
Large Meeting Room
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Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Gaming, Entertainment
Event Details:

Want something fun to do on a "no school" day? Bring your friends and family and play BINGO at the library! Our theme is book characters. Recommended for kids age 5-12. No registration necessary. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults - Ages 9 and under

Children ages 9 and under must be accompanied by an adult for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. 

No School Nostalgia: Movie & Craft

1:00pm–2:30pm
Teens
Teen Space
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy your day off with a little nostalgia! Join us in the Teen Space to watch the original How to Train Your Dragon and make your own Shrinky Dink creations.

School's Out: Extended Teen Space Hours

1:00pm–6:00pm
Teens
Teen Space
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Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

School’s out and the Teen Space is open all afternoon!
Stop by JPL anytime between 1:00–6:00 pm to hang out, play video games, make art, and more.

Jackbox Games

3:00pm–4:00pm
Teens
Teen Space
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Drop by the Teen Space for a fun afternoon of Jackbox Games. From quick-draw battles to hilarious quizzes and bluffing games, Jackbox is a collection of interactive party games you play using your phone or other device as a controller.

Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament: Random Mayhem Edition

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Teen Space
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

"In this tournament, chaos is your only strategy!"

Reservation

Study Room 2

4:00pm–6:00pm
Study Room 2
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Study Room 2
Reservation

Study Room 1

5:00pm–6:00pm
Study Room 1
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Study Room 1

Let's Talk English Conversation Group

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

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