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Everyday English

Thursday, February 20, 2025 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
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Let's Talk English Conversation Group

Monday, February 24, 2025 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
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Well Red Book Club

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 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 Seven Days of Us by Francesca Hornak.

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 Seven Days of Us by Francesca Hornak.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Everyday English

Thursday, February 27, 2025 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
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Thursday Night Book Club

Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Southeast Corner at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Thursday Night Book Club:

  Join fellow local book lovers to discuss great books and enjoy lively conversation. Books are available at the Circulation Desk one month in advance while supplies last. ...

Event Details:

This month's book is The Hunter by Tana French.

Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Southeast Corner
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

 

Join fellow local book lovers to discuss great books and enjoy lively conversation. Books are available at the Circulation Desk one month in advance while supplies last. Thursday Night Book Club meets in person at JPL and online via Zoom. Email Beth at stevens@johnstonlibrary.com for info about picking up a book club book and to be added to the email list.

This month's book is The Hunter by Tana French.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Lunchtime Lit Book Club

Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Archive Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Lunchtime Lit Book Club:

Meet up with fellow book lovers for good books and good discussion at this lunchtime book club. Books are available a month in advance at the Circulation Desk. Lunchtime Lit Book C...

Event Details:

This month's book is The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon.

Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Archive Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Meet up with fellow book lovers for good books and good discussion at this lunchtime book club. Books are available a month in advance at the Circulation Desk. Lunchtime Lit Book Club meets in person at JPL and online via Zoom. Email Beth at stevens@johnstonlibrary.com for info about picking up a book club book and to be added to the email list.

This month's book is The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Well Red Book Club

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 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 Will My Cat Eat My Eyeballs? by Caitlin Doughty.

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 Will My Cat Eat My Eyeballs? by Caitlin Doughty.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Thursday Night Book Club

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Southeast Corner at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Thursday Night Book Club:

  Join fellow local book lovers to discuss great books and enjoy lively conversation. Books are available at the Circulation Desk one month in advance while supplies last. ...

Event Details:

This month's book is Last Chance Library by Freya Sampson.

Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Southeast Corner
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

 

Join fellow local book lovers to discuss great books and enjoy lively conversation. Books are available at the Circulation Desk one month in advance while supplies last. Thursday Night Book Club meets in person at JPL and online via Zoom. Email Beth at stevens@johnstonlibrary.com for info about picking up a book club book and to be added to the email list.

This month's book is Last Chance Library by Freya Sampson.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Lunchtime Lit Book Club

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Archive Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Lunchtime Lit Book Club:

Meet up with fellow book lovers for good books and good discussion at this lunchtime book club. Books are available a month in advance at the Circulation Desk. Lunchtime Lit Book C...

Event Details:

This month's book is Memory of Lavender and Sage by Aimie Runyan.

Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Archive Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Meet up with fellow book lovers for good books and good discussion at this lunchtime book club. Books are available a month in advance at the Circulation Desk. Lunchtime Lit Book Club meets in person at JPL and online via Zoom. Email Beth at stevens@johnstonlibrary.com for info about picking up a book club book and to be added to the email list.

This month's book is Memory of Lavender and Sage by Aimie Runyan.

Library Closed for Easter

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

Well Red Book Club

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 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...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs

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 event is in the "Adults" group.

Thursday Night Book Club

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Southeast Corner at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Thursday Night Book Club:

  Join fellow local book lovers to discuss great books and enjoy lively conversation. Books are available at the Circulation Desk one month in advance while supplies last. ...

Event Details:

This month's book is American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins.

Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Southeast Corner
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

 

Join fellow local book lovers to discuss great books and enjoy lively conversation. Books are available at the Circulation Desk one month in advance while supplies last. Thursday Night Book Club meets in person at JPL and online via Zoom. Email Beth at stevens@johnstonlibrary.com for info about picking up a book club book and to be added to the email list.

This month's book is American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Lunchtime Lit Book Club

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Archive Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Lunchtime Lit Book Club:

Meet up with fellow book lovers for good books and good discussion at this lunchtime book club. Books are available a month in advance at the Circulation Desk. Lunchtime Lit Book C...

Event Details:

This month's book is The Hunter by Tana French.

Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Archive Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Meet up with fellow book lovers for good books and good discussion at this lunchtime book club. Books are available a month in advance at the Circulation Desk. Lunchtime Lit Book Club meets in person at JPL and online via Zoom. Email Beth at stevens@johnstonlibrary.com for info about picking up a book club book and to be added to the email list.

This month's book is The Hunter by Tana French.

Library Closed for Memorial Day

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

Well Red Book Club

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 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...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs

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 event is in the "Adults" group.

Thursday Night Book Club

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Southeast Corner at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Thursday Night Book Club:

  Join fellow local book lovers to discuss great books and enjoy lively conversation. Books are available at the Circulation Desk one month in advance while supplies last. ...

Event Details:

This month's book is Reel Sisters by Aimie Runyan. 

Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Southeast Corner
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

 

Join fellow local book lovers to discuss great books and enjoy lively conversation. Books are available at the Circulation Desk one month in advance while supplies last. Thursday Night Book Club meets in person at JPL and online via Zoom. Email Beth at stevens@johnstonlibrary.com for info about picking up a book club book and to be added to the email list.

This month's book is Reel Sisters by Aimie Runyan. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Lunchtime Lit Book Club

Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Archive Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Lunchtime Lit Book Club:

Meet up with fellow book lovers for good books and good discussion at this lunchtime book club. Books are available a month in advance at the Circulation Desk. Lunchtime Lit Book C...

Event Details:

This month's book is Last Chance Library by Freya Sampson.

Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Archive Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Meet up with fellow book lovers for good books and good discussion at this lunchtime book club. Books are available a month in advance at the Circulation Desk. Lunchtime Lit Book Club meets in person at JPL and online via Zoom. Email Beth at stevens@johnstonlibrary.com for info about picking up a book club book and to be added to the email list.

This month's book is Last Chance Library by Freya Sampson.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Well Red Book Club

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 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...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs

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 event is in the "Adults" group.

Thursday Night Book Club

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Southeast Corner at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Thursday Night Book Club:

  Join fellow local book lovers to discuss great books and enjoy lively conversation. Books are available at the Circulation Desk one month in advance while supplies last. ...

Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Southeast Corner
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs

 

Join fellow local book lovers to discuss great books and enjoy lively conversation. Books are available at the Circulation Desk one month in advance while supplies last. Thursday Night Book Club meets in person at JPL and online via Zoom. Email Beth at stevens@johnstonlibrary.com for info about picking up a book club book and to be added to the email list.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Lunchtime Lit Book Club

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Archive Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Lunchtime Lit Book Club:

Meet up with fellow book lovers for good books and good discussion at this lunchtime book club. Books are available a month in advance at the Circulation Desk. Lunchtime Lit Book C...

Event Details:

This month's book is American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins.

Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Archive Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Meet up with fellow book lovers for good books and good discussion at this lunchtime book club. Books are available a month in advance at the Circulation Desk. Lunchtime Lit Book Club meets in person at JPL and online via Zoom. Email Beth at stevens@johnstonlibrary.com for info about picking up a book club book and to be added to the email list.

This month's book is American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Well Red Book Club

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 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...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs

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 event is in the "Adults" group.

Thursday Night Book Club

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Southeast Corner at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Thursday Night Book Club:

  Join fellow local book lovers to discuss great books and enjoy lively conversation. Books are available at the Circulation Desk one month in advance while supplies last. ...

Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Southeast Corner
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs

 

Join fellow local book lovers to discuss great books and enjoy lively conversation. Books are available at the Circulation Desk one month in advance while supplies last. Thursday Night Book Club meets in person at JPL and online via Zoom. Email Beth at stevens@johnstonlibrary.com for info about picking up a book club book and to be added to the email list.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Lunchtime Lit Book Club

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Archive Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Lunchtime Lit Book Club:

Meet up with fellow book lovers for good books and good discussion at this lunchtime book club. Books are available a month in advance at the Circulation Desk. Lunchtime Lit Book C...

Event Details:

This month's book is Reel Sisters by Aimie Runyan.

Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Archive Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Meet up with fellow book lovers for good books and good discussion at this lunchtime book club. Books are available a month in advance at the Circulation Desk. Lunchtime Lit Book Club meets in person at JPL and online via Zoom. Email Beth at stevens@johnstonlibrary.com for info about picking up a book club book and to be added to the email list.

This month's book is Reel Sisters by Aimie Runyan.