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Free Shred Day

Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Library Parking Lot at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Get rid of your old confidential documents in a safe and secure way at Johnston Public Library's free Shred Day. THE SHRED IT company will be in the JPL parking lot from 9:00am to

Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Library Parking Lot
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:
Get rid of your old confidential documents in a safe and secure way at Johnston Public Library's free Shred Day. THE SHRED IT company will be in the JPL parking lot from 9:00am to 12:00pm for on-site document destruction with 3 of their mobile docume...
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Quick Craft: Emoji Magnets

Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Youth Services Area at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
Kids
Quick Crafts:

Stop by the youth services area between 10am-Noon for a quick craft! This is a drop-in program for kids, so no registration is necessary. Available while supplies last. 

Event Details:

This month's craft is an emoji magnet! Draw your own emoji and turn it into a cute magnet you can take home. 

Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Youth Services Area
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies
Event Details:

Stop by the youth services area between 10am-Noon for a quick craft! This is a drop-in program for kids, so no registration is necessary. Available while supplies last. 

This month's craft is an emoji magnet! Draw your own emoji and turn it into a cute magnet you can take home.  ...

Study Room 4

Saturday, April 27, 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 3

Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 3:00pm - 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

Sunday, April 28, 2024 at 1:00pm - 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
Event Flyer

Countdown to Kites: Can You Find It?

Sunday, April 28, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth Services Area at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Play & Learn
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Join us for a Kite Themed Scavenger hunt as we countdown to the 11th Annual Kites on the Green festival happening on Saturday, May 4th at the Johnston Commons. 

Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Youth Services Area
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Play & Learn
Event Details:
Join us for a Kite Themed Scavenger hunt as we countdown to the 11th Annual Kites on the Green festival happening on Saturday, May 4th at the Johnston Commons.  ...

Philmont Boy Scout Interviews

Sunday, April 28, 2024 at 1:30pm - 5:00pm
Archive Room at Johnston Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Interview for Crew Leadership Positions including Crew Leader, Chaplains Aide, Wilderness Guia. All scouts to be interviewed are from Troop 44, Johnston, Iowa

Archive Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Archive Room
Purpose of Meeting
Interview for Crew Leadership Positions including Crew Leader, Chaplains Aide, Wilderness Guia. All scouts to be interviewed are from Troop 44, Johnston, Iowa ...

Study Room 1

Monday, April 29, 2024 at 9:30am - 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
Event Flyer

Countdown to Kites: Arts & Snacks

Monday, April 29, 2024 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Story Time Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Get ready for the 11th Annual Kites on the Green with this special edition of Arts & Snacks. Design your own flyable kite and create other kite themed crafts while enjoying a d

Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies
Event Details:
Get ready for the 11th Annual Kites on the Green with this special edition of Arts & Snacks. Design your own flyable kite and create other kite themed crafts while enjoying a delicious snack. Great for kids in k-5th grade.  ...

Linden Park HOA

Monday, April 29, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large) at Johnston Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Homeowners Associate 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
Homeowners Associate meeting...
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Let's Talk English Conversation Group

Monday, April 29, 2024 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
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8

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

Village at Johnston Station HOA

Monday, April 29, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large) at Johnston Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

HOA 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
HOA Meeting...

Help Desk Appointment

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Whisper Room at Johnston Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Tech assistance with mobile device

Whisper Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Whisper Room
Purpose of Meeting
Tech assistance with mobile device ...

Yoga with Janis

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 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)
Event Flyer

Countdown to Kites: Wild Rumpus

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Story Time Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Play & Learn
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Continue to countdown to the 11th Annual Kites on the Green Festival on May 4 at this fun pint-sized obstacle course. Join us in expending some pent up energy in this specially des

Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Play & Learn
Event Details:
Continue to countdown to the 11th Annual Kites on the Green Festival on May 4 at this fun pint-sized obstacle course. Join us in expending some pent up energy in this specially designed active playtime for little ones.  ...

Brainstorm Session

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 12:00pm - 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

AP Study Night

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large) at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

AP Exams are coming up! Johnston Public Library and JHS NHS are offering drop-in study sessions to work with peers who may be studying for the same exams. We'll have some AP study

Open
Required
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:
AP Exams are coming up! Johnston Public Library and JHS NHS are offering drop-in study sessions to work with peers who may be studying for the same exams. We'll have some AP study guides on hand, along with snacks and beverages to fuel your efforts. ...

Bent Tree Meadows HOA

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 6:00pm - 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)
Stack of books with a wine glass on top.

Well Red Book Club

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 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 Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell.

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 Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell. ...
Event Flyer

Teen Mario Kart Tournament

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Teen Space at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Let's go! Every Wednesday in the Teen Space, test your driving and Koopa shell dodging skills in our Mario Kart Tournament. Prizes for the top finishers! 6th grade and up.

Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:
Let's go! Every Wednesday in the Teen Space, test your driving and Koopa shell dodging skills in our Mario Kart Tournament. Prizes for the top finishers! 6th grade and up. ...
Event Flyer

AP Study Night

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large) at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

AP Exams are coming up! Johnston Public Library and JHS NHS are offering drop-in study sessions to work with peers who may be studying for the same exams. We'll have some AP study

Open
Required
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:
AP Exams are coming up! Johnston Public Library and JHS NHS are offering drop-in study sessions to work with peers who may be studying for the same exams. We'll have some AP study guides on hand, along with snacks and beverages to fuel your efforts. ...
event flyer

Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament:

  Every Wednesday in the JPL Teen Space, kids in 6th grade and up can compete against each other in a Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament. There will be fabulous prizes for the

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

 

Every Wednesday in the JPL Teen Space, kids in 6th grade and up can compete against each other in a Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament. There will be fabulous prizes for the winners!

Study Room 3

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
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