Name: Holiday Light Recycling Drop-Off
Start: 2024-11-12
End: 2025-01-31
Location: Johnston Public Library

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.

Study Room 2

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 9:00am - 12:00pm

Study Room 2 at Johnston Public Library

Study Room 2

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Johnston Public Library

Room: Study Room 2

Tai Chi with Kristin

Thursday, November 21, 2024 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

Study Room 1

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm

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

Bouncing Babies

Thursday, November 21, 2024 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.

Lunchtime Lit Book Club

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Archive Room at Johnston Public Library

Program Type:

Book Clubs

Age Group:

Adults

Lunchtime Lit Book Club:

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 C...

Event Details:

This month's book is Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane by Lisa See.

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 Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane by Lisa See.

Terah Meeting

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm

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)

Anime Club

Thursday, November 21, 2024 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

Open

Library Branch: Johnston Public Library

Room: Teen Space

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Entertainment

Required

Seats Remaining: 22

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.

Needle Felted Hair Clips

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Story Time Room at Johnston Public Library

Program Type:

Crafts & Hobbies

Age Group:

Kids

Needle Felted (Kids Program):

Learn the basics of needle felting as we make a cute, fuzzy creation! Needle felting is a way to sculpt objects and make art with wool. Registration is required for this class and ...

Event Details:

This month, we're making fuzzy hair clips! (If you don't want a hair clip, we can also make them into fancy paper clips.)

Open

Required

Open

Library Branch: Johnston Public Library

Room: Story Time Room

Age Group: Kids

Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies

Required

Seats Remaining: 3

Event Details:

Learn the basics of needle felting as we make a cute, fuzzy creation! Needle felting is a way to sculpt objects and make art with wool. Registration is required for this class and is open to kids in 4th-5th grade.

This month, we're making fuzzy hair clips! (If you don't want a hair clip, we can also make them into fancy paper clips.)

Dragon Ball FighterZ Tournament

Thursday, November 21, 2024 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!

Study Room 1

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

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

Library Board Meeting

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm

East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large) at Johnston Public Library

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)

Johnston Community School Foundation Board Meeting

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 5:30pm - 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)

Everyday English

Thursday, November 21, 2024 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

Open

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.

Help Desk Appointment

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Whisper Room at Johnston Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

job application help - see special requirements notes

Whisper Room

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Johnston Public Library

Room: Whisper Room

Purpose of Meeting

job application help - see special requirements notes

Iowa Public Health Association

Friday, November 22, 2024 at 10:00am - 4:00pm

East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large) at Johnston Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Public Health Conference 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

Public Health Conference meeting

Study Room 4

Friday, November 22, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm

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

CANCELLED Happy Hunger Games After-Hours Nerf War and Potluck Candy Salad Party

Friday, November 22, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Large Meeting Room at Johnston Public Library

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Teens

Event Details:

Get ready for an action-packed after-hours event at the library! Teens will compete in a high-energy Hunger Games-themed Nerf war, battling it out in the stacks. Bring your own Ner...

Cancelled

Required

Cancelled

Library Branch: Johnston Public Library

Room: Large Meeting Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Other

Event Details:

Get ready for an action-packed after-hours event at the library! Teens will compete in a high-energy Hunger Games-themed Nerf war, battling it out in the stacks.

Homemade-ish: Essential Oil Bath Salts

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Large Meeting Room at Johnston Public Library

Program Type:

Crafts & Hobbies, Presentations

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

If you’re looking for a fun craft that makes a fabulous holiday gift for coworkers, teachers, and pals, we’ve got you covered! Join Jamie Seitz for a festive maker class where we’l...

Open

Required

Open

Library Branch: Johnston Public Library

Room: Large Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Presentations

Required

Seats Remaining: 8

Event Details:

If you’re looking for a fun craft that makes a fabulous holiday gift for coworkers, teachers, and pals, we’ve got you covered!

Des Moines Cycle Club

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm

Archive Room at Johnston Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Planning meeting

Archive Room

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Johnston Public Library

Room: Archive Room

Purpose of Meeting

Planning meeting

Study Room 4

Saturday, November 23, 2024 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

Study Room 4

Sunday, November 24, 2024 at 1:00pm - 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

Can You Find It?

Sunday, November 24, 2024 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.

SGI Study Lecture

Sunday, November 24, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm

West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large) at Johnston Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Study lecture

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

Study lecture

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