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Kites on the Green. May 2, 2026. Images of kites and kite activities at Kites on the Green.

Kites on the Green

Saturday, May 2, 2026 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

Join us for the 13th annual Kites on the Green festival at Johnston Commons Park on May 2, 2026. This family-fun event will be held in the green space near the Johnston Public Library from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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 13th annual Kites on the Green festival at Johnston Commons Park on May 2, 2026. This family-fun event will be held in the green space near the Johnston Public Library from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Arts & Snacks

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Story Time Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
Kids

We will have hands-on art projects that will spark learning and discovery for kids in K-5, as well as a snack! This is a drop-in event and no registration is required. 

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! This is a drop-in event and no registration is required. 

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.

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LEGO® Club

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Story Time Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Play & Learn
Age Group:
Kids

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. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Play & Learn
Registration Required
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. 

Book Bites

Monday, May 18, 2026 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.

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

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Cooking & Food, Story Hours
Registration Required
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 9 and under

Children ages 9 and under must be accompanied by an adult for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. 

Library is Closed for Memorial Day

All Day
Johnston Public Library

The Johnston Public Library will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026 in observance of Memorial Day. The library will re-open Tuesday, May 26, 2026 with regular hours. 

Closing
Branches:
Johnston Public Library
Description:

The Johnston Public Library will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026 in observance of Memorial Day. 

The library will re-open Tuesday, May 26, 2026 with regular hours. 

Superhero BINGO

Friday, June 12, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Kids

⭐It's a bird! It's a plane! It's BINGO! ⭐

Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

⭐It's a bird! It's a plane! It's BINGO! ⭐

Disclaimer(s)

Drop-In Event

This is a drop-in program—no registration required. Feel free to come and go anytime between the listed start and end times.

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. 

Library is Closed for Independence Day

All Day
Johnston Public Library

The Johnston Public Library will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2026 in observance of Independence Day. The library will re-open Sunday, July 5, 2026 with regular hours. 

Closing
Branches:
Johnston Public Library
Description:

The Johnston Public Library will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2026 in observance of Independence Day. 

The library will re-open Sunday, July 5, 2026 with regular hours. 

Library is Closed for Independence Day

All Day
Johnston Public Library

The Johnston Public Library will be closed on Saturday, July 4, 2026 in observance of Independence Day. The library will re-open Sunday, July 5, 2026 with regular hours. 

Closing
Branches:
Johnston Public Library
Description:

The Johnston Public Library will be closed on Saturday, July 4, 2026 in observance of Independence Day. 

The library will re-open Sunday, July 5, 2026 with regular hours. 

Library is Closed for Labor Day

All Day
Johnston Public Library

The Johnston Public Library will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026 in observance of Labor Day.The library will re-open Tuesday, September 8, 2026 with regular hours. 

Closing
Branches:
Johnston Public Library
Description:

The Johnston Public Library will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026 in observance of Labor Day.

The library will re-open Tuesday, September 8, 2026 with regular hours. 

Library is Closed for Veteran's Day

All Day
Johnston Public Library

The Johnston Public Library will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 in observance of Veteran's Day.The library will re-open Thursday, November 12, 2026 with regular hours.&n...

Closing
Branches:
Johnston Public Library
Description:

The Johnston Public Library will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 in observance of Veteran's Day.

The library will re-open Thursday, November 12, 2026 with regular hours. 

Library is Closing Early at 5:00pm for Thanksgiving

Wednesday, November 25, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Johnston Public Library

The Johnston Public Library will be closing early at 5:00PM on Wednesday, November 25, 2026 in observance of Thanksgiving. The library will re-open Saturday, November 28, 2026...

Closing
Branches:
Johnston Public Library
Description:

The Johnston Public Library will be closing early at 5:00PM on Wednesday, November 25, 2026 in observance of Thanksgiving. 

The library will re-open Saturday, November 28, 2026 with regular hours. 

Library is Closed for Thanksgiving

All Day
Johnston Public Library

The Johnston Public Library will be closed on Thursday, November 26, 2026 in observance of Thanksgiving. The library will re-open Saturday, November 28, 2026 with regular hour...

Closing
Branches:
Johnston Public Library
Description:

The Johnston Public Library will be closed on Thursday, November 26, 2026 in observance of Thanksgiving. 

The library will re-open Saturday, November 28, 2026 with regular hours. 

Library is Closed for Thanksgiving

All Day
Johnston Public Library

The Johnston Public Library will be closed on Friday, November 27, 2026 in observance of Thanksgiving. The library will re-open Saturday, November 28, 2026 with regular hours....

Closing
Branches:
Johnston Public Library
Description:

The Johnston Public Library will be closed on Friday, November 27, 2026 in observance of Thanksgiving. 

The library will re-open Saturday, November 28, 2026 with regular hours. 

Library is Closed for Christmas Eve

All Day
Johnston Public Library

The Johnston Public Library will be closed on Thursday, December 24, 2026 in observance of Christmas Eve. The library will re-open Saturday, December 26, 2026 with regular hou...

Closing
Branches:
Johnston Public Library
Description:

The Johnston Public Library will be closed on Thursday, December 24, 2026 in observance of Christmas Eve. 

The library will re-open Saturday, December 26, 2026 with regular hours. 

Library is Closed for Christmas

All Day
Johnston Public Library

The Johnston Public Library will be closed on Friday, December 25, 2026 in observance of Christmas. The library will re-open Saturday, December 26, 2026 with regular hours.&nb...

Closing
Branches:
Johnston Public Library
Description:

The Johnston Public Library will be closed on Friday, December 25, 2026 in observance of Christmas. 

The library will re-open Saturday, December 26, 2026 with regular hours.