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Family Picture Day

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Other
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages

📷 Come get a free professional photo with your family! 📷

Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Other
Event Details:

📷 Come get a free professional photo with your family! 📷

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

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Can You Find It?

Sunday, December 14, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth Services Area at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Play & Learn
Age Group:
Kids
Can You Find It?:

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

Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Youth Services Area
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Play & Learn
Join us for a fun Scavenger Hunt throughout the Youth Services Area. Win a prize after finding all 10 themed items. For all ages.
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Story Time Together

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Time Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Story Hours
Age Group:
Kids
Story Time Together:

📚 Weekly Story Time 📖Interact with your child as we use books, songs, music, finger plays, and flannel boards to build early literacy skills. Story time will be followed by a craft...

Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Story Hours

📚 Weekly Story Time 📖

Interact with your child as we use books, songs, music, finger plays, and flannel boards to build early literacy skills. Story time will be followed by a craft or activity. Designed for children from 18 months through preschool and their caregivers.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

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Book Bites

Monday, December 15, 2025 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 various winter-holiday cookies and treats!

Waitlist
Registration Required
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 various winter-holiday cookies and treats!

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. 

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Press Play: Winter Edition

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Story Time Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Play & Learn
Age Group:
Kids
Press Play!:

🎉 Play Your Way at the Library! 🎉Themed open play time for you and your kiddo! We will offer different types of play prompts, sensory bins, & books to share. Press Play! is gea...

This month, we are doing a special Winter Edition of Press Play! full of wintery activities and fun!

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

🎉 Play Your Way at the Library! 🎉

Themed open play time for you and your kiddo! We will offer different types of play prompts, sensory bins, & books to share. Press Play! is geared towards kids 18 months-4 years.

This month, we are doing a special Winter Edition of Press Play! full of wintery activities and fun!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

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Move & Groove

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Time Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Story Hours
Age Group:
Kids
Move & Groove:

🎵 Shake Up Your Story Time! 📖Get ready to sing, dance, and move to the music at a story time that will get you and your kids up on your feet! This is a high-energy story time for k...

Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Story Hours

🎵 Shake Up Your Story Time! 📖

Get ready to sing, dance, and move to the music at a story time that will get you and your kids up on your feet! This is a high-energy story time for kids of all ages.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

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Bouncing Babies

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Story Time Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Story Hours
Age Group:
Kids
Bouncing Babies:

👶 Big fun for your littlest learner! 💕Build your baby's foundation for lifelong reading and learning with this engaging story time. Story time will be followed by a open play time ...

Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Story Hours

👶 Big fun for your littlest learner! 💕

Build your baby's foundation for lifelong reading and learning with this engaging story time. Story time will be followed by a open play time for you and your little one. Great for babies ages 6 months-18 months.

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Doodlerz Art Studio

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Story Time Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
Kids
Doodlerz Art Studio:

🎨 Love to doodle, scribble, paint, and sketch? 🖌️Want to make crafts, practice your art skills, and chill with your friends? Join Doodlerz on the 3rd Thursday of every month. Regis...

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies
Registration Required

🎨 Love to doodle, scribble, paint, and sketch? 🖌️

Want to make crafts, practice your art skills, and chill with your friends? Join Doodlerz on the 3rd Thursday of every month. Registration is required for kids in grades 3-5. 

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Can You Find It?

Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth Services Area at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Play & Learn
Age Group:
Kids
Can You Find It?:

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

Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Youth Services Area
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Play & Learn
Join us for a fun Scavenger Hunt throughout the Youth Services Area. Win a prize after finding all 10 themed items. For all ages.
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Winter Break Scavenger Hunt

All Day
Johnston Public Library at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment, Play & Learn
Age Group:
Kids

❄️ No school? Stop by the library! ❄️

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

❄️ No school? Stop by the library! ❄️

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No Story Hours This Week

All Day 12/22 - 12/23
Johnston Public Library at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Story Hours
Age Group:
Kids

No Story Time Together, Terrific Tuesdays, Move & Groove, or Bouncing Babies. We are on a story time break for the holidays! Story Time programs will resume on Monday, Jan 5. 

Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Johnston Public Library
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Story Hours
Event Details:

No Story Time Together, Terrific Tuesdays, Move & Groove, or Bouncing Babies. We are on a story time break for the holidays! Story Time programs will resume on Monday, Jan 5. 

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Pokémon Kids Club

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large) at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming, Entertainment
Age Group:
Kids

Grab a Pokéball and head to the library! Whether you like the show, the comics, or the card game, this is a program for Pokémon fans!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Gaming, Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grab a Pokéball and head to the library! Whether you like the show, the comics, or the card game, this is a program for Pokémon fans!

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Winter Break Scavenger Hunt

All Day
Johnston Public Library at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment, Play & Learn
Age Group:
Kids

❄️ No school? Stop by the library! ❄️

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

❄️ No school? Stop by the library! ❄️

Library Closed for Christmas Eve

All Day
Johnston Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Johnston Public Library

Library Closed for Christmas

All Day
Johnston Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Johnston Public Library
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No Story Hours This Week

All Day
Johnston Public Library at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Story Hours
Age Group:
Kids

No Story Time Together, Terrific Tuesdays, Move & Groove, or Bouncing Babies. We are on a story time break for the holidays! Story Time programs will resume on Monday, Jan 5. 

Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Johnston Public Library
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Story Hours
Event Details:

No Story Time Together, Terrific Tuesdays, Move & Groove, or Bouncing Babies. We are on a story time break for the holidays! Story Time programs will resume on Monday, Jan 5. 

Event Flyer

Winter Break Scavenger Hunt

All Day
Johnston Public Library at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment, Play & Learn
Age Group:
Kids

❄️ No school? Stop by the library! ❄️

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

❄️ No school? Stop by the library! ❄️

Event Flyer

Winter Break Scavenger Hunt

All Day
Johnston Public Library at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment, Play & Learn
Age Group:
Kids

❄️ No school? Stop by the library! ❄️

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

❄️ No school? Stop by the library! ❄️

Event Flyer

Winter Break Scavenger Hunt

All Day
Johnston Public Library at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment, Play & Learn
Age Group:
Kids

❄️ No school? Stop by the library! ❄️

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

❄️ No school? Stop by the library! ❄️

Event Flyer

Winter Break Scavenger Hunt

All Day
Johnston Public Library at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment, Play & Learn
Age Group:
Kids

❄️ No school? Stop by the library! ❄️

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

❄️ No school? Stop by the library! ❄️

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No Story Hours This Week

12/29/2025 @ 9:00am to 12/31/2025 @ 5:00pm
Johnston Public Library at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Story Hours
Age Group:
Kids

No Story Time Together, Terrific Tuesdays, Move & Groove, or Bouncing Babies. We are on a story time break for the holidays! Story Time programs will resume on Monday, Jan 5. 

Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Johnston Public Library
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Story Hours
Event Details:

No Story Time Together, Terrific Tuesdays, Move & Groove, or Bouncing Babies. We are on a story time break for the holidays! Story Time programs will resume on Monday, Jan 5. 

Event Flyer

Winter Break Scavenger Hunt

All Day
Johnston Public Library at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment, Play & Learn
Age Group:
Kids

❄️ No school? Stop by the library! ❄️

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

❄️ No school? Stop by the library! ❄️

Event Flyer

Winter Break Scavenger Hunt

All Day
Johnston Public Library at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment, Play & Learn
Age Group:
Kids

❄️ No school? Stop by the library! ❄️

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

❄️ No school? Stop by the library! ❄️

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Noon Year's Eve

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Kids

🕛 Can't make it to Midnight? We're dropping the ball at Noon! 🎉

Join us for fun, food, and crafts as we welcome in the new year. For kids in preschool-5th grade. Registration is appreciated. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

🕛 Can't make it to Midnight? We're dropping the ball at Noon! 🎉

Join us for fun, food, and crafts as we welcome in the new year. For kids in preschool-5th grade. Registration is appreciated. 

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.