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Teen Smash Bros. Tournament

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Space at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens

Test your skills! Prizes and bragging rights for the winners. Tournaments will be held every Wednesday. 6th grade and up. No registration necessary.

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

Test your skills! Prizes and bragging rights for the winners. Tournaments will be held every Wednesday. 6th grade and up. No registration necessary.

Event Flyer

Teen Mario Kart Tournament

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Teen Space at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens

Let's go!  Drive, dodge, and maneuver your way to a first-place finish in our Mario Kart Tournament! Prizes for the winners. 6th grade and up. This is a drop-in program - no registration necessary.

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

Let's go!  Drive, dodge, and maneuver your way to a first-place finish in our Mario Kart Tournament! Prizes for the winners. 6th grade and up. This is a drop-in program - no registration necessary.

Event Flyer

Teen Smash Bros. Tournament

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Space at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens

Test your skills! Prizes and bragging rights for the winners. Tournaments will be held every Wednesday. 6th grade and up. No registration necessary.

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

Test your skills! Prizes and bragging rights for the winners. Tournaments will be held every Wednesday. 6th grade and up. No registration necessary.

Event Flyer

Dungeons & Dragons

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Teen Space at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens

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

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

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

Event Flyer

Teen Mario Kart Tournament

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Teen Space at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens

Let's go!  Drive, dodge, and maneuver your way to a first-place finish in our Mario Kart Tournament! Prizes for the winners. 6th grade and up. This is a drop-in program - no registration necessary.

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

Let's go!  Drive, dodge, and maneuver your way to a first-place finish in our Mario Kart Tournament! Prizes for the winners. 6th grade and up. This is a drop-in program - no registration necessary.

Event Flyer

Teen Smash Bros. Tournament

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Space at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens

Test your skills! Prizes and bragging rights for the winners. Tournaments will be held every Wednesday. 6th grade and up. No registration necessary.

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

Test your skills! Prizes and bragging rights for the winners. Tournaments will be held every Wednesday. 6th grade and up. No registration necessary.

Library is Closed for Memorial Day

All Day
Johnston Public Library

The Johnston Public Library will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026 in observance of Memorial Day. The library will re-open Tuesday, May 26, 2026 with regular hours. 

Closing
Branches:
Johnston Public Library
Description:

The Johnston Public Library will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026 in observance of Memorial Day. 

The library will re-open Tuesday, May 26, 2026 with regular hours. 

Event Flyer

Teen Mario Kart Tournament

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Teen Space at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens

Let's go!  Drive, dodge, and maneuver your way to a first-place finish in our Mario Kart Tournament! Prizes for the winners. 6th grade and up. This is a drop-in program - no registration necessary.

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

Let's go!  Drive, dodge, and maneuver your way to a first-place finish in our Mario Kart Tournament! Prizes for the winners. 6th grade and up. This is a drop-in program - no registration necessary.

Event Flyer

Teen Smash Bros. Tournament

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Space at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens

Test your skills! Prizes and bragging rights for the winners. Tournaments will be held every Wednesday. 6th grade and up. No registration necessary.

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

Test your skills! Prizes and bragging rights for the winners. Tournaments will be held every Wednesday. 6th grade and up. No registration necessary.

Event Flyer

Teen Mario Kart Tournament

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Teen Space at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
JPL Summer Reading, Gaming
Age Group:
Teens

Let's go!  Drive, dodge, and maneuver your way to a first-place finish in our Mario Kart Tournament! Prizes for the winners. 6th grade and up. This is a drop-in program - no registration necessary.

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

Let's go!  Drive, dodge, and maneuver your way to a first-place finish in our Mario Kart Tournament! Prizes for the winners. 6th grade and up. This is a drop-in program - no registration necessary.

Event Flyer

Teen Smash Bros. Tournament

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Space at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
JPL Summer Reading, Gaming
Age Group:
Teens

Test your skills! Prizes and bragging rights for the winners. Tournaments will be held every Wednesday. 6th grade and up. No registration necessary.

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

Test your skills! Prizes and bragging rights for the winners. Tournaments will be held every Wednesday. 6th grade and up. No registration necessary.

Potato Derby

Friday, June 12, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Patio at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
JPL Summer Reading, Crafts & Hobbies, Gaming
Age Group:
Kids

Racers ready… eyes on the fries… GO! POTATO! GO! 🏁🥔

Sign up to make your own spud-tastic potato car! We will bring the supplies (and the potatoes) and you bring the engineering! Then, race you spuds to the finish line. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Patio
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: JPL Summer Reading, Crafts & Hobbies, Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Racers ready… eyes on the fries… GO! POTATO! GO! 🏁🥔

Sign up to make your own spud-tastic potato car! We will bring the supplies (and the potatoes) and you bring the engineering! Then, race you spuds to the finish line. 

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. 

Family Mini Golf

Friday, June 19, 2026 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
JPL Summer Reading, Gaming
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Pop Up Games will be turning our meeting room into a mini golf course! Drop in any time from 10am-5pm and play with your family. This event is for kids in elementary school, but everyone in the family can play. No registration required.

Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: JPL Summer Reading, Gaming
Event Details:

Pop Up Games will be turning our meeting room into a mini golf course! Drop in any time from 10am-5pm and play with your family. This event is for kids in elementary school, but everyone in the family can play. No registration required.

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. 

Family Mini Golf

Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
JPL Summer Reading, Gaming
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Pop Up Games will be turning our meeting room into a mini golf course! Drop in any time from 10am-4pm and play with your family. This event is for kids in elementary school, but everyone in the family can play. No registration required.

Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: JPL Summer Reading, Gaming
Event Details:

Pop Up Games will be turning our meeting room into a mini golf course! Drop in any time from 10am-4pm and play with your family. This event is for kids in elementary school, but everyone in the family can play. No registration required.

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. 

Pokémon Kids Club

Monday, June 22, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Story Time Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
JPL Summer Reading, 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!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: JPL Summer Reading, 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!

Library is Closed for Independence Day

All Day
Johnston Public Library

The Johnston Public Library will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2026 in observance of Independence Day. The library will re-open Sunday, July 5, 2026 with regular hours. 

Closing
Branches:
Johnston Public Library
Description:

The Johnston Public Library will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2026 in observance of Independence Day. 

The library will re-open Sunday, July 5, 2026 with regular hours. 

Library is Closed for Independence Day

All Day
Johnston Public Library

The Johnston Public Library will be closed on Saturday, July 4, 2026 in observance of Independence Day. The library will re-open Sunday, July 5, 2026 with regular hours. 

Closing
Branches:
Johnston Public Library
Description:

The Johnston Public Library will be closed on Saturday, July 4, 2026 in observance of Independence Day. 

The library will re-open Sunday, July 5, 2026 with regular hours. 

Library is Closed for Labor Day

All Day
Johnston Public Library

The Johnston Public Library will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026 in observance of Labor Day.The library will re-open Tuesday, September 8, 2026 with regular hours. 

Closing
Branches:
Johnston Public Library
Description:

The Johnston Public Library will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026 in observance of Labor Day.

The library will re-open Tuesday, September 8, 2026 with regular hours. 

Library is Closed for Veteran's Day

All Day
Johnston Public Library

The Johnston Public Library will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 in observance of Veteran's Day.The library will re-open Thursday, November 12, 2026 with regular hours.&n...

Closing
Branches:
Johnston Public Library
Description:

The Johnston Public Library will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 in observance of Veteran's Day.

The library will re-open Thursday, November 12, 2026 with regular hours. 

Library is Closing Early at 5:00pm for Thanksgiving

Wednesday, November 25, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Johnston Public Library

The Johnston Public Library will be closing early at 5:00PM on Wednesday, November 25, 2026 in observance of Thanksgiving. The library will re-open Saturday, November 28, 2026...

Closing
Branches:
Johnston Public Library
Description:

The Johnston Public Library will be closing early at 5:00PM on Wednesday, November 25, 2026 in observance of Thanksgiving. 

The library will re-open Saturday, November 28, 2026 with regular hours. 

Library is Closed for Thanksgiving

All Day
Johnston Public Library

The Johnston Public Library will be closed on Thursday, November 26, 2026 in observance of Thanksgiving. The library will re-open Saturday, November 28, 2026 with regular hour...

Closing
Branches:
Johnston Public Library
Description:

The Johnston Public Library will be closed on Thursday, November 26, 2026 in observance of Thanksgiving. 

The library will re-open Saturday, November 28, 2026 with regular hours. 

Library is Closed for Thanksgiving

All Day
Johnston Public Library

The Johnston Public Library will be closed on Friday, November 27, 2026 in observance of Thanksgiving. The library will re-open Saturday, November 28, 2026 with regular hours....

Closing
Branches:
Johnston Public Library
Description:

The Johnston Public Library will be closed on Friday, November 27, 2026 in observance of Thanksgiving. 

The library will re-open Saturday, November 28, 2026 with regular hours. 

Library is Closed for Christmas Eve

All Day
Johnston Public Library

The Johnston Public Library will be closed on Thursday, December 24, 2026 in observance of Christmas Eve. The library will re-open Saturday, December 26, 2026 with regular hou...

Closing
Branches:
Johnston Public Library
Description:

The Johnston Public Library will be closed on Thursday, December 24, 2026 in observance of Christmas Eve. 

The library will re-open Saturday, December 26, 2026 with regular hours. 

Library is Closed for Christmas

All Day
Johnston Public Library

The Johnston Public Library will be closed on Friday, December 25, 2026 in observance of Christmas. The library will re-open Saturday, December 26, 2026 with regular hours.&nb...

Closing
Branches:
Johnston Public Library
Description:

The Johnston Public Library will be closed on Friday, December 25, 2026 in observance of Christmas. 

The library will re-open Saturday, December 26, 2026 with regular hours.