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Adult ESL Classes on Break in September & October

Monday, September 16, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Archive Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
ESL
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Johnston Public Library Adult English Language Learning classes will be taking a break during the months of September and October to accommodate a staffing transition. Both of JPL'...

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

Johnston Public Library Adult English Language Learning classes will be taking a break during the months of September and October to accommodate a staffing transition. Both of JPL's Adult English Language Learning classes will resume in November.

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Register to Vote!

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Archive Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Voting
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Prepare to let your voice be heard in November elections by registering to vote. Volunteers will be at Johnston Public Library from 5pm to 8pm on Tuesday, September 17 to help peo...

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

Prepare to let your voice be heard in November elections by registering to vote.

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Lunchtime Lit Book Club

Thursday, September 19, 2024 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 Butcher by Joyce Carol Oates.

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 Butcher by Joyce Carol Oates.

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Adult ESL Classes on Break in September & October

Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Archive Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
ESL
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Johnston Public Library Adult English Language Learning classes will be taking a break during the months of September and October to accommodate a staffing transition. Both of JPL'...

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

Johnston Public Library Adult English Language Learning classes will be taking a break during the months of September and October to accommodate a staffing transition. Both of JPL's Adult English Language Learning classes will resume in November.

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Adult ESL Classes on Break in September & October

Monday, September 23, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Archive Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
ESL
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Johnston Public Library Adult English Language Learning classes will be taking a break during the months of September and October to accommodate a staffing transition. Both of JPL'...

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

Johnston Public Library Adult English Language Learning classes will be taking a break during the months of September and October to accommodate a staffing transition. Both of JPL's Adult English Language Learning classes will resume in November.

Stack of books with a wine glass on top.

Well Red Book Club

Tuesday, September 24, 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 Disappearing Earth by Julia Phillips.

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 Disappearing Earth by Julia Phillips.

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Adult ESL Classes on Break in September & October

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Archive Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
ESL
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Johnston Public Library Adult English Language Learning classes will be taking a break during the months of September and October to accommodate a staffing transition. Both of JPL'...

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

Johnston Public Library Adult English Language Learning classes will be taking a break during the months of September and October to accommodate a staffing transition. Both of JPL's Adult English Language Learning classes will resume in November.

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Adult ESL Classes on Break in September & October

Monday, September 30, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Archive Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
ESL
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Johnston Public Library Adult English Language Learning classes will be taking a break during the months of September and October to accommodate a staffing transition. Both of JPL'...

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

Johnston Public Library Adult English Language Learning classes will be taking a break during the months of September and October to accommodate a staffing transition. Both of JPL's Adult English Language Learning classes will resume in November.

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Adult ESL Classes on Break in September & October

Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Archive Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
ESL
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Johnston Public Library Adult English Language Learning classes will be taking a break during the months of September and October to accommodate a staffing transition. Both of JPL'...

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

Johnston Public Library Adult English Language Learning classes will be taking a break during the months of September and October to accommodate a staffing transition. Both of JPL's Adult English Language Learning classes will resume in November.

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Sunday Card Crafting Club

Sunday, October 6, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Due to unforeseen circumstances, Sunday Card Crafting classes are postponed until December 1, 2024. We appreciate your patience and understanding. 

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Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies
Event Details:

Due to unforeseen circumstances, Sunday Card Crafting classes are postponed until December 1, 2024. We appreciate your patience and understanding. 

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Adult ESL Classes on Break in September & October

Monday, October 7, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Archive Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
ESL
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Johnston Public Library Adult English Language Learning classes will be taking a break during the months of September and October to accommodate a staffing transition. Both of JPL'...

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

Johnston Public Library Adult English Language Learning classes will be taking a break during the months of September and October to accommodate a staffing transition. Both of JPL's Adult English Language Learning classes will resume in November.

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Adult ESL Classes on Break in September & October

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Archive Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
ESL
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Johnston Public Library Adult English Language Learning classes will be taking a break during the months of September and October to accommodate a staffing transition. Both of JPL'...

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

Johnston Public Library Adult English Language Learning classes will be taking a break during the months of September and October to accommodate a staffing transition. Both of JPL's Adult English Language Learning classes will resume in November.

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Thursday Night Book Club

Thursday, October 10, 2024 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 Farmer's Wife by Helen Rebanks.

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 Farmer's Wife by Helen Rebanks.

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Secret Iowa: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Large Meeting Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment, Presentations, Other
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Local author and travel writer Megan Bannister uncovered some of the state’s wackiest attractions to guide your adventure around Iowa. For instance, do you know where you can find ...

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Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Entertainment, Presentations, Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Local author and travel writer Megan Bannister uncovered some of the state’s wackiest attractions to guide your adventure around Iowa. For instance, do you know where you can find the only remaining Frank Lloyd Wright designed hotel in the world?

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Adult ESL Classes on Break in September & October

Monday, October 14, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Archive Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
ESL
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Johnston Public Library Adult English Language Learning classes will be taking a break during the months of September and October to accommodate a staffing transition. Both of JPL'...

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

Johnston Public Library Adult English Language Learning classes will be taking a break during the months of September and October to accommodate a staffing transition. Both of JPL's Adult English Language Learning classes will resume in November.

Event flyer

Lunchtime Lit Book Club

Thursday, October 17, 2024 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 Horse by Geraldine Brooks.

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 Horse by Geraldine Brooks.

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Adult ESL Classes on Break in September & October

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Archive Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
ESL
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Johnston Public Library Adult English Language Learning classes will be taking a break during the months of September and October to accommodate a staffing transition. Both of JPL'...

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

Johnston Public Library Adult English Language Learning classes will be taking a break during the months of September and October to accommodate a staffing transition. Both of JPL's Adult English Language Learning classes will resume in November.

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Art in the Barn

Friday, October 18, 2024 at 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Entertainment, Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for the 12th annual Art in the Barn event on Friday, October 18th from 5:30pm to 8:30pm in the Simpson Barn, just west of Johnston Public Library. An exhibition of works...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Entertainment, Other
Event Details:

Join us for the 12th annual Art in the Barn event on Friday, October 18th from 5:30pm to 8:30pm in the Simpson Barn, just west of Johnston Public Library.

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Adult ESL Classes on Break in September & October

Monday, October 21, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Archive Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
ESL
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Johnston Public Library Adult English Language Learning classes will be taking a break during the months of September and October to accommodate a staffing transition. Both of JPL'...

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

Johnston Public Library Adult English Language Learning classes will be taking a break during the months of September and October to accommodate a staffing transition. Both of JPL's Adult English Language Learning classes will resume in November.

Flyer

Adult ESL Classes on Break in September & October

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Archive Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
ESL
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Johnston Public Library Adult English Language Learning classes will be taking a break during the months of September and October to accommodate a staffing transition. Both of JPL'...

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

Johnston Public Library Adult English Language Learning classes will be taking a break during the months of September and October to accommodate a staffing transition. Both of JPL's Adult English Language Learning classes will resume in November.

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NaNoWriMo Kickoff Party

Sunday, October 27, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Get excited, talk to other National Novel Month writers and gather a support system at the National Novel Writing Month Kick-Off Event at Johnston Public Library, sponsored by the ...

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

Get excited, talk to other National Novel Month writers and gather a support system at the National Novel Writing Month Kick-Off Event at Johnston Public Library, sponsored by the Central Iowa Authors Group.

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Adult ESL Classes on Break in September & October

Monday, October 28, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Archive Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
ESL
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Johnston Public Library Adult English Language Learning classes will be taking a break during the months of September and October to accommodate a staffing transition. Both of JPL'...

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

Johnston Public Library Adult English Language Learning classes will be taking a break during the months of September and October to accommodate a staffing transition. Both of JPL's Adult English Language Learning classes will resume in November.

Stack of books with a wine glass on top.

Well Red Book Club

Tuesday, October 29, 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 The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi. 

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 The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi. 

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Adult ESL Classes on Break in September & October

Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Archive Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
ESL
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Johnston Public Library Adult English Language Learning classes will be taking a break during the months of September and October to accommodate a staffing transition. Both of JPL'...

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

Johnston Public Library Adult English Language Learning classes will be taking a break during the months of September and October to accommodate a staffing transition. Both of JPL's Adult English Language Learning classes will resume in November.