Event List

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...

Members of the Johnston Rotary Club will help put together Literacy Bags for this summer's outreach events. 

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

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.

  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...

We need your help this summer! Volunteers will help distribute summer reading materials and prizes. After attending a training session students will receive a link to sign up for t...

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 ...

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...

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...

This month, we're making cake balls and DIY sprinkles!  This event was rescheduled from May 2. The registration is limited.

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...

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 The Alchemist by Paolo Coelho.

Tuesday Night Book Club is a book club with a monthly theme instead of a monthly book! Read any book you want that fits the theme and share it with the group. It's a great way to h...

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.

  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...

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 ...

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...

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...

Rain or shine, it’s cookout time! And you’ll be the star when you serve one or more of the amazing burger combos, inspired by grilling guru Lois Carpenter. Besides sharing her secr...

Join us for a fun Scavenger Hunt throughout the Youth Services Area. Win a prize after finding all 10 themed items. For all ages.

Interact with your child as we use books, songs, music, finger plays, and flannel boards to build early literacy skills. Designed for children from 18 months through preschool and ...

Join us for an exciting kickoff to Summer Reading! Enjoy a boba bubble tea beverage and other yummy snacks, make your own boba bubble tea slime, play games for prizes, get personal...

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...

Join us as we partner with Tippi Toes for this FREE fun, high-energy dance class! Music, movement, balance and the basic dance steps will be introduced in a friendly and positive w...