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Study Room 4

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 9:15am - 1:15pm
Study Room 4 at Johnston Public Library
Study Room 4
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Study Room 4

Health and wellness lecture

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large) at Johnston Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Health and wellness homeschool event to teach the kids about basic first aid and overall wellness.

East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
Purpose of Meeting

Health and wellness homeschool event to teach the kids about basic first aid and overall wellness.

Board Games

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large) at Johnston Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

We’re going to meet up with other homeschool families and play board games

East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
Purpose of Meeting

We’re going to meet up with other homeschool families and play board games

Greater Des Moines Community Band Board of Directors

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Archive Room at Johnston Public Library
Archive Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Archive Room

Study Room 3

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Study Room 3 at Johnston Public Library
Study Room 3
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Study Room 3

Study Room 4

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Study Room 4 at Johnston Public Library
Study Room 4
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Study Room 4
Event Flyer

Can You Find It?

Sunday, February 1, 2026 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.

Mentorship Inc

Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Archive Room at Johnston Public Library
Archive Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Archive Room
Event Flyer

Sunday Card Crafting Club

Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults

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

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

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

SGI Meeting

Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Story Time Room at Johnston Public Library
Story Time Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Story Time Room

JPL Help Desk

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Whisper Room at Johnston Public Library
Whisper Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Whisper Room

Study Room 3

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Study Room 3 at Johnston Public Library
Study Room 3
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Study Room 3
Event Flyer

Kids Chocolate Factory

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Large Meeting Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking & Food
Age Group:
Kids

🍫Be a chocolatier and make your own chocolate bar!😋  

Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Cooking & Food
Event Details:

🍫Be a chocolatier and make your own chocolate bar!😋  

Disclaimer(s)

Drop-In Event

This is a drop-in program—no registration required. Feel free to come and go anytime between the listed start and end times.

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. 

Admin Team Meeting

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Archive Room at Johnston Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Admin team meeting

Archive Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Archive Room
Purpose of Meeting

Admin team meeting

Event Flyer

No School Nostalgia: Movie & Craft

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:45pm
Teen Space at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens

Be a kid again! Watch Big Hero 6 and make Shrinky Dink keychains, jewelry, pins, and more! Snacks provided!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Be a kid again! Watch Big Hero 6 and make Shrinky Dink keychains, jewelry, pins, and more! Snacks provided!

Event Flyer

School's Out: Extended Teen Space Hours

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Space at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens

School’s out and the Teen Space is open all afternoon!
Stop by JPL anytime between 1:00–6:00 pm to hang out, play video games, make art, and more.

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

School’s out and the Teen Space is open all afternoon!
Stop by JPL anytime between 1:00–6:00 pm to hang out, play video games, make art, and more.

Event Flyer

Jackbox Games

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Space at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens

Drop by the Teen Space for a fun afternoon of Jackbox Games. From quick-draw battles to hilarious quizzes and bluffing games, Jackbox is a collection of interactive party games you play using your phone or other device as a controller.

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

Drop by the Teen Space for a fun afternoon of Jackbox Games. From quick-draw battles to hilarious quizzes and bluffing games, Jackbox is a collection of interactive party games you play using your phone or other device as a controller.

Study Room 3

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Study Room 3 at Johnston Public Library
Study Room 3
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Study Room 3
Event Flyer

Arts & Snacks

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Story Time Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
Kids

We will have hands-on art projects that will spark learning and discovery for kids in K-5, as well as a snack! This is a drop-in event and no registration is required. 

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

We will have hands-on art projects that will spark learning and discovery for kids in K-5, as well as a snack! This is a drop-in event and no registration is required. 

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.

Event Flyer

Kahoot Trivia

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Teens

Test your knowledge of random trivia in this fast-paced Kahoot challenge—a fun online quiz you play on your device. No device? No problem! The library will have devices available. Registration appreciated. For kids in 6th grade and up.

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

Test your knowledge of random trivia in this fast-paced Kahoot challenge—a fun online quiz you play on your device. No device? No problem! The library will have devices available. Registration appreciated. For kids in 6th grade and up.

Study Room 1

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Study Room 1 at Johnston Public Library
Study Room 1
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Study Room 1
Event Flyer

Let's Talk English Conversation Group

Monday, February 2, 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...

Open
Registration Required
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.

Event Flyer

Clothespin Play

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Story Time Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Play & Learn
Age Group:
Kids
Clothespin Play:

👋 Little hands can do BIG things! Come play and build those fine motor skills! 🤏✨Clothespin Play is an engaging program designed to promote the development of fine motor skills in ...

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

👋 Little hands can do BIG things! Come play and build those fine motor skills! 🤏✨

Clothespin Play is an engaging program designed to promote the development of fine motor skills in children aged 2 to 4. Through creative and playful activities using clothespins, young learners will enhance their dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and cognitive abilities while having a blast.

Shut Up & Write - Des Moines

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 6:15pm - 7:30pm
Archive Room at Johnston Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Join us for 1 hour of focused writing!

Archive Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Archive Room
Purpose of Meeting

Join us for 1 hour of focused writing!