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Book Bites

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large) at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking & Food, Story Hours
Age Group:
Kids
Book Bites:

Take a bite! Try something new! In this yummy storytime, we will be taste-testing foods and reading stories about how they are made. Kids in grades K-5 must register to attend.

Event Details:

This month, we will be taste-testing...TBD

Required
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Cooking & Food, Story Hours
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Take a bite! Try something new! In this yummy storytime, we will be taste-testing foods and reading stories about how they are made. Kids in grades K-5 must register to attend.

This month, we will be taste-testing...TBD

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. 

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Move & Groove

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Time Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Story Hours
Age Group:
Kids
Move & Groove:

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

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

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

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Bouncing Babies

Thursday, May 1, 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.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Kites on the Green

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Johnston Commons at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Entertainment, Play & Learn, Sports & Outdoors
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Join us for the 12th annual Kites on the Green festival at Johnston Commons Park on May 3, 2025. This family-fun event will be held in the green space near the Johnston Public Libr...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Johnston Commons
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Entertainment, Play & Learn, Sports & Outdoors
Event Details:

Join us for the 12th annual Kites on the Green festival at Johnston Commons Park on May 3, 2025. This family-fun event will be held in the green space near the Johnston Public Library from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Can You Find It?

Sunday, May 4, 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.
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Can You Find It?

Sunday, May 11, 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.
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Can You Find It?

Sunday, May 18, 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.
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Can You Find It?

Sunday, May 25, 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.

Library Closed for Memorial Day

All Day
Johnston Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Johnston Public Library
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Summer Reading Drive-Thru

Friday, May 30, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:30pm
Library Parking Lot at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Swing by Johnston Public Library on the last day of school *tentatively scheduled for Friday, May 30* and pick up your Summer Reading materials for kids, teens, and adults between ...

Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Library Parking Lot
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Swing by Johnston Public Library on the last day of school *tentatively scheduled for Friday, May 30* and pick up your Summer Reading materials for kids, teens, and adults between 2pm and 5:30pm.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Can You Find It?

Sunday, June 1, 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.
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Story Time Together

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Large Meeting Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Story Hours
Age Group:
Kids
Story Time Together:

Interact with your child as we use books, songs, music, finger plays, and flannel boards to build early literacy skills. Story time will be followed by a craft or activity. Designe...

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

Interact with your child as we use books, songs, music, finger plays, and flannel boards to build early literacy skills. Story time will be followed by a craft or activity. Designed for children from 18 months through preschool and their caregivers.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Arts & Snacks

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Story Time Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

We will have hands-on art projects that will spark learning and discovery for kids in K-5 as well as a snack! 

Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies
Event Details:

We will have hands-on art projects that will spark learning and discovery for kids in K-5 as well as a snack! 

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.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Move & Groove

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Large Meeting Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Story Hours
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Get ready to move at a special 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.

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

Get ready to move at a special 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 - Ages 8 and under

Children ages 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. 

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Bouncing Babies

Thursday, June 5, 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.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Can You Find It?

Sunday, June 8, 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.
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Story Time Together

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Large Meeting Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Story Hours
Age Group:
Kids
Story Time Together:

Interact with your child as we use books, songs, music, finger plays, and flannel boards to build early literacy skills. Story time will be followed by a craft or activity. Designe...

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

Interact with your child as we use books, songs, music, finger plays, and flannel boards to build early literacy skills. Story time will be followed by a craft or activity. Designed for children from 18 months through preschool and their caregivers.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

LEGO® Club

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Play & Learn
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

LEGO Club provides a fun atmosphere where children can learn, build and play with the library’s set of LEGOs. Each meeting will have a new theme or challenge. Great for kids in gra...

Required
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Play & Learn
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

LEGO Club provides a fun atmosphere where children can learn, build and play with the library’s set of LEGOs. Each meeting will have a new theme or challenge. Great for kids in grades K-5. Registration required. 

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Move & Groove

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Large Meeting Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Story Hours
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Get ready to move at a special 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.

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

Get ready to move at a special 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 - Ages 8 and under

Children ages 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. 

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Bouncing Babies

Thursday, June 12, 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.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Can You Find It?

Sunday, June 15, 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.
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Story Time Together

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Large Meeting Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Story Hours
Age Group:
Kids
Story Time Together:

Interact with your child as we use books, songs, music, finger plays, and flannel boards to build early literacy skills. Story time will be followed by a craft or activity. Designe...

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

Interact with your child as we use books, songs, music, finger plays, and flannel boards to build early literacy skills. Story time will be followed by a craft or activity. Designed for children from 18 months through preschool and their caregivers.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Move & Groove

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Large Meeting Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Story Hours
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Get ready to move at a special 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.

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

Get ready to move at a special 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 - Ages 8 and under

Children ages 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. 

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Bouncing Babies

Thursday, June 19, 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.