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.

Library Closed for Christmas Eve

All Day

Johnston Public Library

JPL is closed for Christmas Eve on Tuesday, December 24, 2024.

Closing

Branches:

Johnston Public Library

Description:

JPL is closed for Christmas Eve on Tuesday, December 24, 2024.

Library Closed for Christmas

All Day

Johnston Public Library

JPL is closed for Christmas on Wednesday, December 25, 2024.

Closing

Branches:

Johnston Public Library

Description:

JPL is closed for Christmas on Wednesday, December 25, 2024.

No Story Hours This Week

All Day 12/26 - 12/27

Johnston Public Library at Johnston Public Library

Program Type:

Story Hours

Age Group:

Kids

Event Details:

No Story Time Together. We are on a story time break! This allows staff to create programs for the upcoming story time session which begins on Monday, January 13.

Library Branch: Johnston Public Library

Room: Johnston Public Library

Age Group: Kids

Program Type: Story Hours

Event Details:

No Story Time Together. We are on a story time break! This allows staff to create programs for the upcoming story time session which begins on Monday, January 13.

Tai Chi with Kristin

Thursday, December 26, 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

Anime Club

Thursday, December 26, 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...

Cancelled

Open

Required

Cancelled

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.

Study Room 3

Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm

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

Everyday English

Thursday, December 26, 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.

Study Room 3

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm

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

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm

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, December 28, 2024 at 11:30am - 1:30pm

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

Can You Find It?

Sunday, December 29, 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.

No Story Hours This Week

All Day

Johnston Public Library at Johnston Public Library

Program Type:

Story Hours

Age Group:

Kids

Event Details:

No Story Time Together. We are on a story time break! This allows staff to create programs for the upcoming story time session which begins on Monday, January 13.

Library Branch: Johnston Public Library

Room: Johnston Public Library

Age Group: Kids

Program Type: Story Hours

Event Details:

No Story Time Together. We are on a story time break! This allows staff to create programs for the upcoming story time session which begins on Monday, January 13.

Study Room 1

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 9:00am - 11:00am

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

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm

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

Shrinky Dinky, Cocoa Drinky, Movie Jamboree!

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Teen Space at Johnston Public Library

Program Type:

Entertainment

Age Group:

Teens

Event Details:

Join us for a festive, fun-filled afternoon in the Teen Space at our Shrinky Dinky, Cocoa Drinky, Movie Jamboree! Teens are invited to sip on delicious hot cocoa, get creative with...

Open

Required

Open

Library Branch: Johnston Public Library

Room: Teen Space

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Entertainment

Required

Seats Remaining: 11

Event Details:

Join us for a festive, fun-filled afternoon in the Teen Space at our Shrinky Dinky, Cocoa Drinky, Movie Jamboree! Teens are invited to sip on delicious hot cocoa, get creative with Shrinky Dink crafts, and enjoy watching the movie Moana.

School's Out: Extended Teen Space Hours

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 1:00pm - 6:00pm

Teen Space at Johnston Public Library

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Teens

Event Details:

School's out, so JPL's Teen Space has extended hours! Drop in anytime today between 1:00 - 6:00 pm to hang out, play video games, create art, and MORE! Shrinky Dinky, Cocoa Drinky,...

Library Branch: Johnston Public Library

Room: Teen Space

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Other

Event Details:

School's out, so JPL's Teen Space has extended hours! Drop in anytime today between 1:00 - 6:00 pm to hang out, play video games, create art, and MORE! Shrinky Dinky, Cocoa Drinky, Movie Jamboree starts at 1:00.

Department Head Roundtable

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Archive Room at Johnston Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Weekly roundtable discussion

Archive Room

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Johnston Public Library

Room: Archive Room

Purpose of Meeting

Weekly roundtable discussion

Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament: Random Mayhem Edition

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Teen Space at Johnston Public Library

Program Type:

Gaming

Age Group:

Teens

Event Details:

"In this tournament, chaos is your only strategy!"Get ready for the ultimate test of adaptability and skill at our Super Smash Bros. Random Mayhem Tournament! In this unique t...

Library Branch: Johnston Public Library

Room: Teen Space

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Gaming

Event Details:

"In this tournament, chaos is your only strategy!"

Let's Talk English Conversation Group

Monday, December 30, 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

Open

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.

Tech Lab Help Desk Appt

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 9:00am - 11:00am

Tech Lab at Johnston Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Converting from DVD to thumb drive

Tech Lab

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Johnston Public Library

Room: Tech Lab

Purpose of Meeting

Converting from DVD to thumb drive

QR Code Quest: New Year's Eve Edition

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 9:00am - 5:00pm

Youth Services Area at Johnston Public Library

Program Type:

Play & Learn

Age Group:

Kids

QR Code Quest:

Come in anytime the library is open for a fun scavenger hunt the whole family can enjoy. Follow the clues hidden throughout the library. Complete the puzzle and win a fun...

Library Branch: Johnston Public Library

Room: Youth Services Area

Age Group: Kids

Program Type: Play & Learn

Come in anytime the library is open for a fun scavenger hunt the whole family can enjoy. Follow the clues hidden throughout the library. Complete the puzzle and win a fun prize. Bring your own device or use one of ours. For all ages.

Yoga with Janis

Tuesday, December 31, 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)

Teen Pokemon Club: Legendary New Year's Eve Party

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Teen Space at Johnston Public Library

Program Type:

Gaming

Age Group:

Teens

Event Details:

Calling all Pokémon trainers! Join us for a special edition of Pokémon Club—the Legendary New Year’s Eve Party! Get ready to celebrate the end of the year with the ultimate gatheri...

Open

Required

Open

Library Branch: Johnston Public Library

Room: Teen Space

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Gaming

Required

Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Event Details:

Calling all Pokémon trainers! Join us for a special edition of Pokémon Club—the Legendary New Year’s Eve Party! Get ready to celebrate the end of the year with the ultimate gathering for Pokémon fans.

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