This event is in the "Kids" group 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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group May 11 2026 Mon LEGO® Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Story Time Room Upcoming 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Let's Talk English Conversation Group Monday, May 11, 2026 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... Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group May 11 2026 Mon Let's Talk English Conversation Group 6:30pm–7:45pm Archive Room Upcoming Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Archive Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: ESL Registration Required 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 "Teens" group JPL Teen Book Club Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Teen Space at Johnston Public Library Program Type: Book Clubs Age Group: Teens We're not your average book club! Each month, we explore a new theme, genre, or reading challenge, and members vote on what we’ll dive into next. Come for the books, stay for the discussion, and enjoy some snacks while you’re at it. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group May 12 2026 Tue JPL Teen Book Club 6:30pm–7:30pm Teen Space Open Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Teen Space Age Group: Teens Program Type: Book Clubs Registration Required Event Details: We're not your average book club! Each month, we explore a new theme, genre, or reading challenge, and members vote on what we’ll dive into next. Come for the books, stay for the discussion, and enjoy some snacks while you’re at it.
This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Mario Kart Tournament Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm Teen Space at Johnston Public Library Program Type: Gaming Age Group: Teens 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. This is a drop-in program - no registration necessary. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group May 13 2026 Wed Teen Mario Kart Tournament 4:00pm–4:30pm Teen Space 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. This is a drop-in program - no registration necessary.
This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Smash Bros. Tournament Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm Teen Space at Johnston Public Library Program Type: Gaming Age Group: Teens Test your skills! Prizes and bragging rights for the winners. Tournaments will be held every Wednesday. 6th grade and up. No registration necessary. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group May 13 2026 Wed Teen Smash Bros. Tournament 4:30pm–5:30pm Teen Space 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 will be held every Wednesday. 6th grade and up. No registration necessary.
This event is in the "Teens" group Anime Club Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Teen Space at Johnston Public Library Program Type: Entertainment Age Group: Teens Join JPL's Anime Club each week for Japanese snacks, anime trivia, and art projects! All fans welcome! Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group May 14 2026 Thu Anime Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Teen Space Open Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Teen Space Age Group: Teens Program Type: Entertainment Registration Required Event Details: Join JPL's Anime Club each week for Japanese snacks, anime trivia, and art projects! All fans welcome!
This event is in the "Adults" group Everyday English Thursday, May 14, 2026 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... Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group May 14 2026 Thu Everyday English 6:30pm–7:45pm Archive Room Upcoming Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Archive Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: ESL Registration Required 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, May 14, 2026 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. Thur... This month's book is How to Solve Your Own Murder by Kristen Perrin. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group May 14 2026 Thu Thursday Night Book Club 6:30pm–7:45pm Southeast Corner 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.org for info about picking up a book club book and to be added to the email list. This month's book is How to Solve Your Own Murder by Kristen Perrin.
This event is in the "Teens" group VolunTEENS Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm Story Time Room at Johnston Public Library Program Type: Other Age Group: Teens Are you a student in 8th through 12th grade looking to make a difference in your community? Join our VolunTEEN program at JPL! Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group May 16 2026 Sat VolunTEENS 2:00pm–5:00pm Story Time Room Open Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Story Time Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Other Registration Required 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!
This event is in the "Kids" group 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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group May 18 2026 Mon Book Bites 4:30pm–5:00pm East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large) Upcoming 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Let's Talk English Conversation Group Monday, May 18, 2026 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... Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group May 18 2026 Mon Let's Talk English Conversation Group 6:30pm–7:45pm Archive Room Upcoming Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Archive Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: ESL Registration Required 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 "Teens" group Dungeons & Dragons Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm Teen Space at Johnston Public Library Program Type: Gaming Age Group: Teens 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. Closed View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group May 19 2026 Tue Dungeons & Dragons 6:30pm–8:00pm Teen Space Closed Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Teen Space Age Group: Teens Program Type: Gaming Registration Required 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Mario Kart Tournament Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm Teen Space at Johnston Public Library Program Type: Gaming Age Group: Teens 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. This is a drop-in program - no registration necessary. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group May 20 2026 Wed Teen Mario Kart Tournament 4:00pm–4:30pm Teen Space 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. This is a drop-in program - no registration necessary.
This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Smash Bros. Tournament Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm Teen Space at Johnston Public Library Program Type: Gaming Age Group: Teens Test your skills! Prizes and bragging rights for the winners. Tournaments will be held every Wednesday. 6th grade and up. No registration necessary. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group May 20 2026 Wed Teen Smash Bros. Tournament 4:30pm–5:30pm Teen Space 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 will be held every Wednesday. 6th grade and up. No registration necessary.
This event is in the "Adults" group Lunchtime Lit Book Club Thursday, May 21, 2026 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... This month's book is How to Solve Your Own Murder by Kristen Perrin. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group May 21 2026 Thu Lunchtime Lit Book Club 12:00pm–1:00pm Archive Room 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.org for info about picking up a book club book and to be added to the email list. This month's book is How to Solve Your Own Murder by Kristen Perrin.
This event is in the "Teens" group Anime Club Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Teen Space at Johnston Public Library Program Type: Entertainment Age Group: Teens Join JPL's Anime Club each week for Japanese snacks, anime trivia, and art projects! All fans welcome! Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group May 21 2026 Thu Anime Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Teen Space Open Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Teen Space Age Group: Teens Program Type: Entertainment Registration Required Event Details: Join JPL's Anime Club each week for Japanese snacks, anime trivia, and art projects! All fans welcome!
This event is in the "Adults" group Everyday English Thursday, May 21, 2026 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... Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group May 21 2026 Thu Everyday English 6:30pm–7:45pm Archive Room Upcoming Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Archive Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: ESL Registration Required 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.
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 May 25 2026 Mon Closing Library is Closed for Memorial Day All Day 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Well Red Book Club Tuesday, May 26, 2026 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... This month's book is Matrix by Lauren Groff. View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group May 26 2026 Tue Well Red Book Club 6:45pm–7:45pm 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 Matrix by Lauren Groff.
This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Mario Kart Tournament Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm Teen Space at Johnston Public Library Program Type: Gaming Age Group: Teens 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. This is a drop-in program - no registration necessary. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group May 27 2026 Wed Teen Mario Kart Tournament 4:00pm–4:30pm Teen Space 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. This is a drop-in program - no registration necessary.
This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Smash Bros. Tournament Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm Teen Space at Johnston Public Library Program Type: Gaming Age Group: Teens Test your skills! Prizes and bragging rights for the winners. Tournaments will be held every Wednesday. 6th grade and up. No registration necessary. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group May 27 2026 Wed Teen Smash Bros. Tournament 4:30pm–5:30pm Teen Space 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 will be held every Wednesday. 6th grade and up. No registration necessary.
This event is in the "Teens" group Anime Club Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Teen Space at Johnston Public Library Program Type: Entertainment Age Group: Teens Join JPL's Anime Club each week for Japanese snacks, anime trivia, and art projects! All fans welcome! Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group May 28 2026 Thu Anime Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Teen Space Open Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Teen Space Age Group: Teens Program Type: Entertainment Registration Required Event Details: Join JPL's Anime Club each week for Japanese snacks, anime trivia, and art projects! All fans welcome!
This event is in the "Adults" group Everyday English Thursday, May 28, 2026 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... Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group May 28 2026 Thu Everyday English 6:30pm–7:45pm Archive Room Upcoming Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Archive Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: ESL Registration Required 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, June 1, 2026 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... Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 1 2026 Mon Let's Talk English Conversation Group 6:30pm–7:45pm Archive Room Upcoming Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Archive Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: ESL Registration Required 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.