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Countdown to Kites: Wild Rumpus

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Story Time Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Play & Learn
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Continue to countdown to the 11th Annual Kites on the Green Festival on May 4 at this fun pint-sized obstacle course. Join us in expending some pent up energy in this specially des...

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

Continue to countdown to the 11th Annual Kites on the Green Festival on May 4 at this fun pint-sized obstacle course. Join us in expending some pent up energy in this specially designed active playtime for little ones. 

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AP Study Night

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large) at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

AP Exams are coming up! Johnston Public Library and JHS NHS are offering drop-in study sessions to work with peers who may be studying for the same exams. We'll have some AP study ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

AP Exams are coming up! Johnston Public Library and JHS NHS are offering drop-in study sessions to work with peers who may be studying for the same exams.

Stack of books with a wine glass on top.

Well Red Book Club

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 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 Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell.

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 Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell.

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Teen Mario Kart Tournament

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Teen Space at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Let's go! Every Wednesday in the Teen Space, test your driving and Koopa shell dodging skills in our Mario Kart Tournament. Prizes for the top finishers! 6th grade and up.

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

Let's go! Every Wednesday in the Teen Space, test your driving and Koopa shell dodging skills in our Mario Kart Tournament. Prizes for the top finishers! 6th grade and up.

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AP Study Night

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large) at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

AP Exams are coming up! Johnston Public Library and JHS NHS are offering drop-in study sessions to work with peers who may be studying for the same exams. We'll have some AP study ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

AP Exams are coming up! Johnston Public Library and JHS NHS are offering drop-in study sessions to work with peers who may be studying for the same exams.

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Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament:

  Every Wednesday in the JPL Teen Space, kids in 6th grade and up can compete against each other in a Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament. There will be fabulous prizes for the...

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

 

Every Wednesday in the JPL Teen Space, kids in 6th grade and up can compete against each other in a Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament. There will be fabulous prizes for the winners!

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Tutoring Night Sponsored by Johnston High School NHS

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Archive Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

6th - 12th grade students can receive free tutoring and homework help from the Johnston High School National Honor Society Tutoring Committee members. Assistance will be provided i...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Archive Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

6th - 12th grade students can receive free tutoring and homework help from the Johnston High School National Honor Society Tutoring Committee members.

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Kahoot! Anime Trivia Challenge Club

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Teen Space at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Compete against other anime fans for fabulous prizes at JPL's Kahoot! Anime Trivia Challenge!  Each week we'll feature trivia questions about a different anime series as well ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Compete against other anime fans for fabulous prizes at JPL's Kahoot! Anime Trivia Challenge!  Each week we'll feature trivia questions about a different anime series as well as sample a fun snack from Japan.

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Johnston Lions Club Annual Book Sale

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Pick up some new-to-you books, movies or music at the annual Lions Club Book Sale. Proceeds from the event support the Johnston Public Library. Early shopping on Thursday, May 2nd ...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Pick up some new-to-you books, movies or music at the annual Lions Club Book Sale. Proceeds from the event support the Johnston Public Library.

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Dragon Ball FighterZ Tournament

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Space at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join us for a Dragon Ball FighterZ throw down 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 champi...

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

Join us for a Dragon Ball FighterZ throw down 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!

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Kids Kitchen: Cake Balls

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large) at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking & Food
Age Group:
Kids
Kids Kitchen:

Ready for an afterschool treat? Kids can join our monthly cooking class to learn basic cooking skills and practice following a recipe. Registration is required for this class and i...

Event Details:

This month, we're making cake balls and DIY sprinkles! 

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Cooking & Food
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Ready for an afterschool treat? Kids can join our monthly cooking class to learn basic cooking skills and practice following a recipe. Registration is required for this class and is open to kids in elementary school. 

This month, we're making cake balls and DIY sprinkles! 

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. 

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Everyday English

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Archive Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
ESL
Age Group:
Adults
Everyday English:

Adult ESL is an ongoing program designed for English language learners. Lessons focus on functional English – learning basic phrases and expressions for having conversations in eve...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Archive Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ESL
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Adult ESL is an ongoing program designed for English language learners. 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 Peg at esol@johnstonlibrary.org for sign-in information. Classes are free and registration is not required, but is appreciated.

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Johnston Lions Club Annual Book Sale

Friday, May 3, 2024 at 8:00am - 7:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Pick up some new-to-you books, movies or music at the annual Lions Club Book Sale. Proceeds from the event support the Johnston Public Library. Early shopping on Thursday, May 2nd ...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Pick up some new-to-you books, movies or music at the annual Lions Club Book Sale. Proceeds from the event support the Johnston Public Library.

Event Flyer

AP Study Night

Friday, May 3, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large) at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

AP Exams are coming up! Johnston Public Library and JHS NHS are offering drop-in study sessions to work with peers who may be studying for the same exams. We'll have some AP study ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

AP Exams are coming up! Johnston Public Library and JHS NHS are offering drop-in study sessions to work with peers who may be studying for the same exams.

Event Flyer

Johnston Lions Club Annual Book Sale

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 8:00am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Pick up some new-to-you books, movies or music at the annual Lions Club Book Sale. Proceeds from the event support the Johnston Public Library. Early shopping on Thursday, May 2nd ...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Pick up some new-to-you books, movies or music at the annual Lions Club Book Sale. Proceeds from the event support the Johnston Public Library.

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Kites on the Green

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Commons at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Entertainment, Play & Learn, Other
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Join us for the 11th annual Kites on the Green festival at Johnston Commons Park on May 4, 2024. This family-fun event will be held in the green space near the Johnston Public Libr...

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

Join us for the 11th annual Kites on the Green festival at Johnston Commons Park on May 4, 2024. This family-fun event will be held in the green space near the Johnston Public Library from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Sunday Card Crafting Club

Sunday, May 5, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join Dreama Deskins on the first Sunday of every month beginning at 1:30pm to explore paper card making. Dreama and her team will have a monthly topical card prepped and ready for ...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join Dreama Deskins on the first Sunday of every month beginning at 1:30pm to explore paper card making.

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Let's Talk English Conversation Group

Monday, May 6, 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
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Archive Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ESL
Required
Seats Remaining: 8

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 Peg at esol@johnstonlibrary.org for sign-in information. The program is free and no registration is required, but is appreciated.

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Teen Mario Kart Tournament

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Teen Space at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Let's go! Every Wednesday in the Teen Space, test your driving and Koopa shell dodging skills in our Mario Kart Tournament. Prizes for the top finishers! 6th grade and up.

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

Let's go! Every Wednesday in the Teen Space, test your driving and Koopa shell dodging skills in our Mario Kart Tournament. Prizes for the top finishers! 6th grade and up.

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Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament:

  Every Wednesday in the JPL Teen Space, kids in 6th grade and up can compete against each other in a Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament. There will be fabulous prizes for the...

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

 

Every Wednesday in the JPL Teen Space, kids in 6th grade and up can compete against each other in a Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament. There will be fabulous prizes for the winners!

Event Flyer

Tutoring Night Sponsored by Johnston High School NHS

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Archive Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

6th - 12th grade students can receive free tutoring and homework help from the Johnston High School National Honor Society Tutoring Committee members. Assistance will be provided i...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Archive Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

6th - 12th grade students can receive free tutoring and homework help from the Johnston High School National Honor Society Tutoring Committee members.

Event Flyer

Kahoot! Anime Trivia Challenge Club

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Teen Space at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Compete against other anime fans for fabulous prizes at JPL's Kahoot! Anime Trivia Challenge!  Each week we'll feature trivia questions about a different anime series as well ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Compete against other anime fans for fabulous prizes at JPL's Kahoot! Anime Trivia Challenge!  Each week we'll feature trivia questions about a different anime series as well as sample a fun snack from Japan.

Event Flyer

Dragon Ball FighterZ Tournament

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Space at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join us for a Dragon Ball FighterZ throw down 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 champi...

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

Join us for a Dragon Ball FighterZ throw down 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 Board Game Club

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Large Meeting Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
Teen Board Game Club:

Do you love board games? 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...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 13

Do you love board games? 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. Snacks and drinks will be provided. This program is for kids in 6th grade and up. Registration required.