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Little Yogis

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Large Meeting Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Kids

Join us for a morning yoga flow! Kids and caregivers will flow through a short yoga class, with a story. Together you will learn simple yoga poses, mindfulness techniques, and movement games.

Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a morning yoga flow! Kids and caregivers will flow through a short yoga class, with a story. Together you will learn simple yoga poses, mindfulness techniques, and movement games.

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. 

Study Room 3

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
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 1

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
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

American Sewing Guild- Gourmet Garments

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Archive Room at Johnston Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Share sewing problems & successes

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

Share sewing problems & successes

Study Room 4

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 12:30pm - 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

Study Room 3

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
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

Tech Lab

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Tech Lab at Johnston Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

First time using tech lab - Needs tech lab help desk appt

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

First time using tech lab - Needs tech lab help desk appt

Greek Mythology Club. Images of figures from Greek mythology.

Greek Mythology Club

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Large Meeting Room at Johnston Public Library
Age Group:
Teens

Whether you're a Percy Jackson fan or just love Greek mythology, this is the club for you!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Whether you're a Percy Jackson fan or just love Greek mythology, this is the club for you!

Holiday Light Recycling with Metro Waste Authority. Image of holiday lights.

Holiday Light Recycling

All Day
Johnston Public Library at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Home & Garden, Other
Age Group:
All Ages

Taking down those holiday decorations and wondering where you can dispose of old or broken lights? JPL has partnered with Metro Waste Authority to offer a holiday lights drop-off at the library! 

Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Johnston Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Home & Garden, Other
Event Details:

Taking down those holiday decorations and wondering where you can dispose of old or broken lights? JPL has partnered with Metro Waste Authority to offer a holiday lights drop-off at the library! 

Event Flyer

Move & Groove

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Time Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Story Hours
Age Group:
Kids
Move & Groove:

🎵 Shake Up Your Story Time! 📖Get ready to sing, dance, and move to the music at a story time that will get you and your kids up on your feet! This is a high-energy story time for k...

Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Story Hours

🎵 Shake Up Your Story Time! 📖

Get ready to sing, dance, and move to the music at a story time that will get you and your kids up on your feet! This is a high-energy story time for kids of all ages.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Study Room 3

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 11:15am - 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

Tech Lab

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Tech Lab at Johnston Public Library
Tech Lab
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Tech Lab
Event Flyer

Teen Mario Kart Tournament

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Teen Space at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens

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. This is a drop-in program - no registration necessary.

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. This is a drop-in program - no registration necessary.

Event Flyer

Teen Smash Bros. Tournament

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Space at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens

Test your skills! Prizes and bragging rights for the winners. Tournaments will be held every Wednesday. 6th grade and up. No registration necessary.

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 will be held every Wednesday. 6th grade and up. No registration necessary.

JPL Foundation Meeting

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 4:45pm - 6:15pm
Archive Room at Johnston Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

JPL Foundation Board Meeting

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

JPL Foundation Board Meeting

silent book club january 14 2026 at the johnston public library

Silent Book Club

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults

Looking for a cozy space to read and connect with fellow book lovers? Join the Johnston and Grimes Public Libraries at Silent Book Club! Unlike traditional book clubs, there's no required reading, just bring whatever you’re currently enjoying.

Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Looking for a cozy space to read and connect with fellow book lovers? Join the Johnston and Grimes Public Libraries at Silent Book Club! Unlike traditional book clubs, there's no required reading, just bring whatever you’re currently enjoying.

Disclaimer(s)

Photo/Film Consent

By attending this event, you are giving consent for yourself and/or your child(ren) to be photographed/filmed during the event. Your image and likeness may be used to promote future events or for general library publicity.

Holiday Light Recycling with Metro Waste Authority. Image of holiday lights.

Holiday Light Recycling

All Day
Johnston Public Library at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Home & Garden, Other
Age Group:
All Ages

Taking down those holiday decorations and wondering where you can dispose of old or broken lights? JPL has partnered with Metro Waste Authority to offer a holiday lights drop-off at the library! 

Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Johnston Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Home & Garden, Other
Event Details:

Taking down those holiday decorations and wondering where you can dispose of old or broken lights? JPL has partnered with Metro Waste Authority to offer a holiday lights drop-off at the library! 

Event Flyer

Bouncing Babies

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Story Time Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Story Hours
Age Group:
Kids
Bouncing Babies:

👶 Big fun for your littlest learner! 💕Build your baby's foundation for lifelong reading and learning with this engaging story time. Story time will be followed by a open play time ...

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

👶 Big fun for your littlest learner! 💕

Build your baby's foundation for lifelong reading and learning with this engaging story time. Story time will be followed by a open play time for you and your little one. Great for babies ages 6 months-18 months.

Source Allies

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 11:00am - 4:30pm
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)
Event flyer

Lunchtime Lit Book Club

Thursday, January 15, 2026 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...

This month's book is Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus.

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.org for info about picking up a book club book and to be added to the email list.

This month's book is Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus.

Girl Scout Gold Award working meeting

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Archive Room at Johnston Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Discuss senior award progress

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

Discuss senior award progress

Event Flyer

Anime Club

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Teens

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

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

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

Event Flyer

Doodlerz Art Studio

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Story Time Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
Kids
Doodlerz Art Studio:

🎨 Love to doodle, scribble, paint, and sketch? 🖌️Want to make crafts, practice your art skills, and chill with your friends? Join Doodlerz on the 3rd Thursday of every month. Regis...

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies
Registration Required

🎨 Love to doodle, scribble, paint, and sketch? 🖌️

Want to make crafts, practice your art skills, and chill with your friends? Join Doodlerz on the 3rd Thursday of every month. Registration is required for kids in grades 3-5. 

Library Board Meeting

Thursday, January 15, 2026 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)