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Tai Chi with Kristin

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 9:15am - 10:15am
West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large) at Johnston Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

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

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

cora and bella

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
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

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
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

Bouncing Babies

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Story Time Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Story Hours
Age Group:
Kids
Bouncing Babies:

  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 t...

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.

Study Room 1

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 11:30am - 2:45pm
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
Event Flyer

Anime Club

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join JPL's Anime Club each week for Japanese snacks, anime trivia, and art projects! All fans welcome!  Registration is not required, but you will receive reminder emails a...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Join JPL's Anime Club each week for Japanese snacks, anime trivia, and art projects! All fans welcome! 

Registration is not required, but you will receive reminder emails about meetings if you register.

Study Room 4

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:30pm
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

Kids Kitchen: Fruit Pizza

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large) at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking & Food
Age Group:
Kids
Kids Kitchen:

Ready for an afterschool treat? Kids can join our monthly cooking class to learn basic cooking skills and practice following a recipe. Registration is required for this class and i...

Event Details:

This month, we are making fruit pizza!

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Cooking & Food
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Ready for an afterschool treat? Kids can join our monthly cooking class to learn basic cooking skills and practice following a recipe. Registration is required for this class and is open to kids in elementary school. 

This month, we are making fruit pizza!

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. 

Event Flyer

Dragon Ball FighterZ Tournament

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Space at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join us for a Dragon Ball FighterZ throwdown 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 champio...

Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Join us for a Dragon Ball FighterZ throwdown 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!

Help Desk Appointment

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Whisper Room at Johnston Public Library
Whisper Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Whisper Room
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Everyday English

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Archive Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
ESL
Age Group:
Adults
Everyday English:

Everyday English is an ongoing program designed for English language learning adults. Lessons focus on functional English – learning basic phrases and expressions for having conver...

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

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.

Study Room 4

Friday, April 4, 2025 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
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

bella and cora

Friday, April 4, 2025 at 9:45am - 1:45pm
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

Study Room 3

Friday, April 4, 2025 at 12:00pm - 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

bella and cora

Friday, April 4, 2025 at 1:45pm - 3:30pm
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

Study Room 3

Friday, April 4, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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

Study Room 3

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:15am
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
kolaches april 5

Kolaches with Lois Carpenter

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Large Meeting Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking & Food, Presentations
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Kolaches (pronounced koh-LAH-chees) are sweet, pillowy-soft pastries made by shaping yeast dough around an array of delicious fruit fillings before baking. They were brought to the...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cooking & Food, Presentations
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Kolaches (pronounced koh-LAH-chees) are sweet, pillowy-soft pastries made by shaping yeast dough around an array of delicious fruit fillings before baking. They were brought to the U.S. by immigrants from Central Europe during the 1800s.

Study Room 4

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
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
food for fines

Food For Fines

All Day 4/6 - 4/12
Johnston Public Library at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Pay your overdue fees with non-perishable food items and more during National Library Week. One item pays $1 in fees. Fees for damaged or lost items cannot be paid with food or oth...

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

Pay your overdue fees with non-perishable food items and more during National Library Week. One item pays $1 in fees. Fees for damaged or lost items cannot be paid with food or other items.

Event Flyer

Can You Find It?

Sunday, April 6, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth Services Area at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Play & Learn
Age Group:
Kids
Can You Find It?:

Join us for a fun Scavenger Hunt throughout the Youth Services Area. Win a prize after finding all 10 themed items. For all ages.

Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Youth Services Area
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Play & Learn
Join us for a fun Scavenger Hunt throughout the Youth Services Area. Win a prize after finding all 10 themed items. For all ages.
Event Flyer

Sunday Card Crafting Club

Sunday, April 6, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join Dreama Deskins on the first Sunday of every month beginning at 1:30pm to explore paper card making. Dreama and her team will have a monthly topical card prepped and ready for ...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join Dreama Deskins on the first Sunday of every month beginning at 1:30pm to explore paper card making.

story time with Crash from the Iowa Wild

Crash's Wild Story Time

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Large Meeting Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Story Hours
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Crash and some special guests from the Iowa Wild will be coming to the library for a hockey themed story time! This event is perfect for kids ages 2-8. No registration is required....

Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Story Hours
Event Details:

Crash and some special guests from the Iowa Wild will be coming to the library for a hockey themed story time! This event is perfect for kids ages 2-8. No registration is required. 

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. 

Event Flyer

Teen Craft Club and a Movie: Junk Journals & Wicked

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:45pm
Teen Space at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Make your own junk journal -  a creative, anything-goes notebook made from random scraps, doodles, and collages while watching the hit movie, Wicked. For kids in 6th - 12...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Make your own junk journal -  a creative, anything-goes notebook made from random scraps, doodles, and collages while watching the hit movie, Wicked. 

For kids in 6th - 12th grade.