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Library is Closed for New Year's Day

All Day
Johnston Public Library

JPL is closed for New Year's Day on Wednesday, January 1, 2025. 

Closing
Branches:
Johnston Public Library
Description:

JPL is closed for New Year's Day on Wednesday, January 1, 2025. 

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Teen Mario Kart Tournament

Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Teen Space at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
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. 

Cancelled
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. 

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Shrinky Dinky, Cocoa Drinky, Movie Jamboree!

Thursday, January 2, 2025 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...

Required
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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 a movie.

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School's Out: Extended Teen Space Hours

Thursday, January 2, 2025 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.

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Anime Club

Thursday, January 2, 2025 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
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.

Event Flyer

Dragon Ball FighterZ Tournament

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Space at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join us for a Dragon Ball FighterZ throwdown every Thursday in the Teen Space! Choose a team of three fighters from the game’s 44 characters and battle it out to become the champio...

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

Join us for a Dragon Ball FighterZ throwdown every Thursday in the Teen Space! Choose a team of three fighters from the game’s 44 characters and battle it out to become the champion!

Event Flyer

Teen Mario Kart Tournament

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Teen Space at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
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. 

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. 

Event Flyer

Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Test your skills! Prizes and bragging rights for the winners. Tournaments held every Wednesday. 6th grade and up.

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 held every Wednesday. 6th grade and up.

Event Flyer

Anime Club

Thursday, January 9, 2025 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...

Open
Required
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.

Event Flyer

Dragon Ball FighterZ Tournament

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Space at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join us for a Dragon Ball FighterZ throwdown every Thursday in the Teen Space! Choose a team of three fighters from the game’s 44 characters and battle it out to become the champio...

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

Join us for a Dragon Ball FighterZ throwdown every Thursday in the Teen Space! Choose a team of three fighters from the game’s 44 characters and battle it out to become the champion!

Event Flyer

VolunTEENS

Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Story Time Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Are you a student in 8th through 12th grade looking to make a difference in your community? Join our VolunTEEN program at JPL!On the 2nd and 3rd Saturdays of each month, from 2:00 ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Are you a student in 8th through 12th grade looking to make a difference in your community? Join our VolunTEEN program at JPL!

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Teen Advisory Board Meeting

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Johnston Public Library
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Make a difference at your library! Students in 6th - 12th grade can suggest materials to order, plan programs, and volunteer. Applications can be found online here: https://ww...

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

Make a difference at your library! Students in 6th - 12th grade can suggest materials to order, plan programs, and volunteer. Applications can be found online here: https://www.johnstonlibrary.com/1366/Teen-Advisory-Board

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Teen Board Game Club

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large) at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Do you love board games? Are you looking to meet some fellow board game enthusiasts? Join us at JPL’s Teen Board Game Club, where each month, we’ll introduce you to a new game and ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Do you love board games? Are you looking to meet some fellow board game enthusiasts? Join us at JPL’s Teen Board Game Club, where each month, we’ll introduce you to a new game and teach you how to play it.

Event Flyer

Teen Mario Kart Tournament

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Teen Space at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
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. 

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. 

Event Flyer

Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Test your skills! Prizes and bragging rights for the winners. Tournaments held every Wednesday. 6th grade and up.

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 held every Wednesday. 6th grade and up.

Event Flyer

Anime Club

Thursday, January 16, 2025 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...

Open
Required
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.

Event Flyer

Dragon Ball FighterZ Tournament

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Space at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join us for a Dragon Ball FighterZ throwdown every Thursday in the Teen Space! Choose a team of three fighters from the game’s 44 characters and battle it out to become the champio...

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

Join us for a Dragon Ball FighterZ throwdown every Thursday in the Teen Space! Choose a team of three fighters from the game’s 44 characters and battle it out to become the champion!

Event Flyer

VolunTEENS

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Story Time Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Are you a student in 8th through 12th grade looking to make a difference in your community? Join our VolunTEEN program at JPL!On the 2nd and 3rd Saturdays of each month, from 2:00 ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Are you a student in 8th through 12th grade looking to make a difference in your community? Join our VolunTEEN program at JPL!

Library Closed for M.L.K. Jr. Day

All Day
Johnston Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Johnston Public Library
Event Flyer

Dungeons & Dragons

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Large Meeting Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Beginners and experienced adventurers welcome! Bring a character or use one of our premade characters. We will meet monthly. 6th-12th grade. Registration required. This event ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Beginners and experienced adventurers welcome! Bring a character or use one of our premade characters. We will meet monthly. 6th-12th grade. Registration required. This event is part of a combined series.

Event Flyer

Teen Mario Kart Tournament

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Teen Space at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
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. 

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. 

Event Flyer

Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Test your skills! Prizes and bragging rights for the winners. Tournaments held every Wednesday. 6th grade and up.

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 held every Wednesday. 6th grade and up.

Event Flyer

Anime Club

Thursday, January 23, 2025 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...

Open
Required
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.