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LifeServe Blood Center

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 11:00am - 2:30pm
Archive Room at Johnston Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Team retreat/planning/brainstorm

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

Team retreat/planning/brainstorm

Genetic Counseling Mentorship Meeting

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
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

Teen Mario Kart Tournament

Wednesday, February 25, 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, February 25, 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.

Study Room 2

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Study Room 2 at Johnston Public Library
Study Room 2
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Study Room 2

Bent Tree Villas

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Archive Room at Johnston Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Monthly Board Meeting

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

Monthly Board Meeting

Event Flyer

Bouncing Babies

Thursday, February 26, 2026 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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Anime Club

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Teens

Join JPL's Anime Club each week for Japanese snacks, anime trivia, and art projects! All fans welcome! 

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

Join JPL's Anime Club each week for Japanese snacks, anime trivia, and art projects! All fans welcome! 

Help Desk Appointment

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Whisper Room at Johnston Public Library
Whisper Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Whisper Room
Event Flyer

Everyday English

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Archive Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
ESL
Age Group:
Adults
Everyday English:

Everyday English is an ongoing program designed for English language learning adults. Lessons focus on functional English – learning basic phrases and expressions for having conver...

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Archive Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ESL
Registration Required

Everyday English is an ongoing program designed for English language learning adults. 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 Library Staff at esol@johnstonlibrary.org for sign-in information. Classes are free and registration is not required, but is appreciated.

INVOICE--Comedy XPeriment Rehearsal

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large) at Johnston Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Rehearsal for Comedy XPeriment

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

Rehearsal for Comedy XPeriment

IFCSE - Reignite Your Classroom: FCS Idea Potluck

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 9:00am - 4:00pm
West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large) at Johnston Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

We will be hosting a curriculum sharing with different Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers. We are a non-profit group that works to connect Family and Consumer Science teachers a...

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

We will be hosting a curriculum sharing with different Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers. We are a non-profit group that works to connect Family and Consumer Science teachers all over the state.

Premier Credit Union quarterly planning

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 9:00am - 4:30pm
Archive Room at Johnston Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Quarterly company planning

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

Quarterly company planning

HRC Welcoming Schools National Day of Reading

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large) at Johnston Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

We will be reading from several children’s books as part of a national day of reading in support of transgender and nonbinary youth. We will also have information and activities to...

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 will be reading from several children’s books as part of a national day of reading in support of transgender and nonbinary youth. We will also have information and activities to hand out.

Event Flyer

Can You Find It?

Sunday, March 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.
Event Flyer

Sunday Card Crafting Club

Sunday, March 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.

Event Flyer

No Story Hours This Week

All Day 3/2 - 3/6
Johnston Public Library at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Story Hours
Age Group:
Kids

No Story Time Together, Terrific Tuesdays, Move & Groove, Toddler Time, or Bouncing Babies. We are on a story time break for the holidays!

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, Toddler Time, or Bouncing Babies. We are on a story time break for the holidays!

Admin Team Meeting

Monday, March 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

Study Room 1

Monday, March 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

Study Room 2

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 5:15pm - 6:15pm
Study Room 2 at Johnston Public Library
Study Room 2
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Study Room 2

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc- Informational Meeting

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large) at Johnston Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Meeting of organization for prospective new members

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

Meeting of organization for prospective new members

Event Flyer

Let's Talk English Conversation Group

Monday, March 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.

Study Room 3

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 9:00am - 8:00pm
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

2026 Summer Reading Summit

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 9:30am - 12:30pm
Large Meeting Room at Johnston Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

2026 Summer Reading Summit for Iowa Librarians

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

2026 Summer Reading Summit for Iowa Librarians