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Heartland Stampers

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Archive Room at Johnston Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

monthly craft group

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

monthly craft group

Study Room 3

Sunday, May 12, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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

Girl Scouts

Sunday, May 12, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Archive Room at Johnston Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Bronze Awards planning

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

Bronze Awards planning

MKS Kannada group - Road mapping

Sunday, May 12, 2024 at 2:30pm - 5:00pm
East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large) at Johnston Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

MKS Group Road mapping

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

MKS Group Road mapping

Kiwanis Club of Johnston HS Key Leaders Senior Reception

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Large Meeting Room at Johnston Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

The Kiwanis Club of Johnston will be hosting areception for Johnston and URbandale High School Key Leader Club seniors, members and their families to celebrate their graduation.

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

The Kiwanis Club of Johnston will be hosting areception for Johnston and URbandale High School Key Leader Club seniors, members and their families to celebrate their graduation.

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Let's Talk English Conversation Group

Monday, May 13, 2024 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
Required
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Archive Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ESL
Required
Seats Remaining: 6

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 Peg at esol@johnstonlibrary.org for sign-in information. The program is free and no registration is required, but is appreciated.

Help Desk Appointment

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Whisper Room at Johnston Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Tech assistance with mobile device

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

Tech assistance with mobile device

Yoga with Janis

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 9:15am - 10:15am
West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large) at Johnston Public Library
West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
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Teen Advisory Board Meeting

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Large Meeting Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Make a difference at your library! Students in 6th - 12th grade can suggest materials to order, plan programs, and volunteer. Applications can be found online here: goo.gl/JTmF54

Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Make a difference at your library! Students in 6th - 12th grade can suggest materials to order, plan programs, and volunteer. Applications can be found online here: goo.gl/JTmF54

Our Homeschool Co-Op Orientation

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 9:30am - 12:00pm
Archive Room at Johnston Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

1) Planning for upcoming school year 2) New parent welcome.

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

1) Planning for upcoming school year
2) New parent welcome.

Healthy Child Care Iowa State Meeting

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Johnston Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

State meeting of Child Care Nurse Consultants

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

State meeting of Child Care Nurse Consultants

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Teen Mario Kart Tournament

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Teen Space at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

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.

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

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.

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Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament:

  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...

Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming

 

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 winners!

Study Room 3

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
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

WordPress Des Moines

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Archive Room at Johnston Public Library
Archive Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Archive Room

Tai Chi with Kristin

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 9:15am - 10:15am
West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large) at Johnston Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Registration is required for this free class. Please register with Mandy Willey at the City of Johnston  mwilley@cityofjohnston.com

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

Registration is required for this free class. Please register with Mandy Willey at the City of Johnston  mwilley@cityofjohnston.com

Iowa Juvenile Justice Advisory Council Meeting

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 9:30am - 3:30pm
East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large) at Johnston Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

In-person meeting if Iowa's Juvenile Justice Advisory Council to discuss and advance improvements in Iowa's juvenile justice system.

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

In-person meeting if Iowa's Juvenile Justice Advisory Council to discuss and advance improvements in Iowa's juvenile justice system.

Event flyer

Lunchtime Lit Book Club

Thursday, May 16, 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 The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O'Farrell.

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. mail 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 The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O'Farrell.

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Tutoring Night Sponsored by Johnston High School NHS

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Archive Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

6th - 12th grade students can receive free tutoring and homework help from the Johnston High School National Honor Society Tutoring Committee members. Assistance will be provided i...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Archive Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

6th - 12th grade students can receive free tutoring and homework help from the Johnston High School National Honor Society Tutoring Committee members.

Event Flyer

Kahoot! Anime Trivia Challenge Club

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Teen Space at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

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 ...

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

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 as sample a fun snack from Japan.

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Dragon Ball FighterZ Tournament

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Space at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

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...

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

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 champion!

Library Board Meeting

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large) at Johnston Public Library
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)
Event flyer

Everyday English

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Archive Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
ESL
Age Group:
Adults
Everyday English:

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...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Archive Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ESL
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited

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 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 Peg at esol@johnstonlibrary.org for sign-in information. Classes are free and registration is not required, but is appreciated.