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Holiday Light Recycling Drop-Off

All Day 11/12 - 1/31
Johnston Public Library at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

This season, Johnston Public Library is partnering with Metro Waste Authority to offer a drop-off hub for old or broken holiday lights. From November 12 to January 31, bring any LE...

Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Johnston Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

This season, Johnston Public Library is partnering with Metro Waste Authority to offer a drop-off hub for old or broken holiday lights.

Children & Families of Iowa FCS All Staff Training

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 9:00am - 4:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Johnston Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Quarterly training for our program!

Large Meeting Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Quarterly training for our program!

Study Room 3

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 9:30am - 1:00pm
Study Room 3 at Johnston Public Library
Study Room 3
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Study Room 3
Event Flyer

Story Time Together

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Time Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Story Hours
Age Group:
Kids
Story Time Together:

Interact with your child as we use books, songs, music, finger plays, and flannel boards to build early literacy skills. Story time will be followed by a craft or activity. Designe...

Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Story Hours

Interact with your child as we use books, songs, music, finger plays, and flannel boards to build early literacy skills. Story time will be followed by a craft or activity. Designed for children from 18 months through preschool and their caregivers.

Study Room 3

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Study Room 3 at Johnston Public Library
Study Room 3
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Study Room 3

Study Room 4

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Study Room 4 at Johnston Public Library
Study Room 4
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Study Room 4
Event Flyer

Book Bites

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Story Time Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking & Food, Story Hours
Age Group:
Kids
Book Bites:

Take a bite! Try something new! In this yummy storytime, we will be taste-testing foods and reading stories about how they are made. Kids in grades K-5 must register to attend.

Event Details:

This month, we will be taste-testing dumplings, donated by Dumpling House, in honor of the Lunar New Year! A special guest from Dumpling House will be here to give a demonstration ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Cooking & Food, Story Hours
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Take a bite! Try something new! In this yummy storytime, we will be taste-testing foods and reading stories about how they are made. Kids in grades K-5 must register to attend.

This month, we will be taste-testing dumplings, donated by Dumpling House, in honor of the Lunar New Year! A special guest from Dumpling House will be here to give a demonstration on how they make dumplings. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults - Ages 8 and under

Children ages 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. 

Townhomes of Northglenn Board Meeting

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large) at Johnston Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Monthly Board Meeting

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

Monthly Board Meeting

North Glenn Townhomes Homeowners Association

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large) at Johnston Public Library
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)
Event Flyer

Let's Talk English Conversation Group

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Archive Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
ESL
Age Group:
Adults
Let's Talk English Conversation Program:

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 ne...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Archive Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ESL
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited

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.

Auditor Review Meeting

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 9:00am - 4:30pm
Archive Room at Johnston Public Library
Archive Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Archive Room

Yoga with Janis

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 9:15am - 10:15am
West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large) at Johnston Public Library
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)

Study Room 1

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Study Room 1 at Johnston Public Library
Study Room 1
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Study Room 1

Help Desk Appointment

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Whisper Room at Johnston Public Library
Whisper Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Whisper Room

Study Room 4

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Study Room 4 at Johnston Public Library
Study Room 4
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Study Room 4

Study Room 3

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:30pm
Study Room 3 at Johnston Public Library
Study Room 3
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Study Room 3
Event Flyer

Teen Pokémon Club

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Calling all Pokémon trainers! Join us each month for the ultimate Pokémon Club, where we'll gather to talk all things Pokémon—whether you're into the video games, trading card batt...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Calling all Pokémon trainers!

Stack of books with a wine glass on top.

Well Red Book Club

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 6:45pm - 7:45pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Well Red Book Club:

Join the Johnston Public Library's Well Red Book Club that meets on the last Tuesday of every month. Join the Well Red Book Club that meets at Pagliai's Pizza in Johnston. Come for...

Event Details:

This month's book is Liar's Dictionary by Eley Williams.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Join the Johnston Public Library's Well Red Book Club that meets on the last Tuesday of every month. Join the Well Red Book Club that meets at Pagliai's Pizza in Johnston. Come for the book, come for the conversation, come for a glass of wine or beer. 

This month's book is Liar's Dictionary by Eley Williams.

Event Flyer

Move & Groove

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Time Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Story Hours
Age Group:
Kids
Move & Groove:

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.

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.

MANAGER MEETING THIS IS IT/GREAT CLIPS

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large) at Johnston Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Manager Meeting

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

Manager Meeting

Event Flyer

Teen Mario Kart Tournament

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Teen Space at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
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. 

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. 

Event Flyer

Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Test your skills! Prizes and bragging rights for the winners. Tournaments held every Wednesday. 6th grade and up.

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.

Study Room 3

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:30pm
Study Room 3 at Johnston Public Library
Study Room 3
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Study Room 3

Bent Tree Meadows HOA

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 5:15pm - 7:30pm
West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large) at Johnston Public Library
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)