This event is in the "Adults" group Let's Talk English Conversation Group Monday, April 27, 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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 27 2026 Mon Let's Talk English Conversation Group 6:30pm–7:45pm Archive Room Open 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group Dungeons & Dragons Tuesday, April 28, 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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Apr 28 2026 Tue Dungeons & Dragons 6:30pm–8:00pm Teen Space Closed 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Well Red Book Club Tuesday, April 28, 2026 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... This month's book is Rules for Visiting by Jessica Francis Kane. View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 28 2026 Tue Well Red Book Club 6:45pm–7:45pm 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 Rules for Visiting by Jessica Francis Kane.
This event is in the "Kids" group Move & Groove Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am Story Time Room at Johnston Public Library Program Type: Health & Wellness, Story Hours Age Group: Kids Move & Groove: 🎵 Shake Up Your Story Time! 📖Get ready to sing, dance, and move to the music at a story time that will get you and your kids up on your feet! This is a high-energy story time for k... View Details This event is in the "Kids" group Apr 29 2026 Wed Move & Groove 10:00am–10:30am Story Time Room Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Story Time Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Health & Wellness, Story Hours 🎵 Shake Up Your Story Time! 📖Get ready to sing, dance, and move to the music at a story time that will get you and your kids up on your feet! This is a high-energy story time for kids of all ages. 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Mario Kart Tournament Wednesday, April 29, 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. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Apr 29 2026 Wed Teen Mario Kart Tournament 4:00pm–4:30pm Teen Space 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Smash Bros. Tournament Wednesday, April 29, 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. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Apr 29 2026 Wed Teen Smash Bros. Tournament 4:30pm–5:30pm Teen Space 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group Anime Club Thursday, April 30, 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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Apr 30 2026 Thu Anime Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Teen Space Open 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!
This event is in the "Adults" group Everyday English Thursday, April 30, 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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 30 2026 Thu Everyday English 6:30pm–7:45pm Archive Room Open 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.
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Kites on the Green Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 5:00pm Johnston Commons at Johnston Public Library Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Entertainment, Play & Learn, Sports & Outdoors Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages Join us for the 13th annual Kites on the Green festival at Johnston Commons Park on May 2, 2026. This family-fun event will be held in the green space near the Johnston Public Library from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group May 2 2026 Sat Kites on the Green 10:00am–5:00pm Johnston Commons Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Johnston Commons Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Entertainment, Play & Learn, Sports & Outdoors Event Details: Join us for the 13th annual Kites on the Green festival at Johnston Commons Park on May 2, 2026. This family-fun event will be held in the green space near the Johnston Public Library from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
This event is in the "Teens" group VolunTEENS Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm Story Time Room at Johnston Public Library Program Type: Other Age Group: Teens Are you a student in 8th through 12th grade looking to make a difference in your community? Join our VolunTEEN program at JPL! Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group May 2 2026 Sat VolunTEENS 2:00pm–5:00pm Story Time Room Open Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Story Time Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Other Registration Required Event Details: Are you a student in 8th through 12th grade looking to make a difference in your community? Join our VolunTEEN program at JPL!
Soka Gakkai Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:15pm Large Meeting Room at Johnston Public Library Purpose of Meeting: KRG Meeting Large Meeting Room May 3 2026 Sun Soka Gakkai 1:00pm–2:15pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Large Meeting Room Purpose of Meeting KRG Meeting
This event is in the "Adults" group No Sunday Card Crafting Class This Month Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm Large Meeting Room at Johnston Public Library Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies Age Group: Adults There is no Sunday Paper Card Crafting session in January, May, or August to allow staff prep time for upcoming programs. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group May 3 2026 Sun No Sunday Card Crafting Class This Month 1:30pm–3:00pm Large Meeting Room Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies Event Details: There is no Sunday Paper Card Crafting session in January, May, or August to allow staff prep time for upcoming programs.
Des Moines Mothers of Multiples Twins, Triplets, or More? Tips and Tricks to Raising Multiples Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large) at Johnston Public Library Purpose of Meeting: Are you in your second or third trimester expecting twins or more?? Are your multiples under 6 months of age?? If so, this is the class for you! Join us for our Des Moines Mother... East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large) May 3 2026 Sun Des Moines Mothers of Multiples Twins, Triplets, or More? Tips and Tricks to Raising Multiples 3:00pm–4:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large) Purpose of Meeting Are you in your second or third trimester expecting twins or more?? Are your multiples under 6 months of age?? If so, this is the class for you!
Admin Team Meeting Monday, May 4, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm Archive Room at Johnston Public Library Purpose of Meeting: Admin team meeting Archive Room May 4 2026 Mon Admin Team Meeting 1:00pm–2:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Archive Room Purpose of Meeting Admin team meeting
This event is in the "Kids" group Arts & Snacks Monday, May 4, 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. View Details This event is in the "Kids" group May 4 2026 Mon Arts & Snacks 4:00pm–5:00pm Story Time Room 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group Star Wars Day Trivia & Game Night Monday, May 4, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Teen Space at Johnston Public Library Program Type: Entertainment Age Group: Teens May the Fourth be with you! Celebrate the most wonderful day of the year with other Star Wars fans! Pour yourself a glass of Yoda Soda and hang out with us for Kahoot Trivia and other Star Wars activities. The Force is strong in this event. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group May 4 2026 Mon Star Wars Day Trivia & Game Night 6:00pm–7:30pm Teen Space Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Teen Space Age Group: Teens Program Type: Entertainment Event Details: May the Fourth be with you! Celebrate the most wonderful day of the year with other Star Wars fans! Pour yourself a glass of Yoda Soda and hang out with us for Kahoot Trivia and other Star Wars activities. The Force is strong in this event.
This event is in the "Adults" group Let's Talk English Conversation Group Monday, May 4, 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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group May 4 2026 Mon Let's Talk English Conversation Group 6:30pm–7:45pm Archive Room Open 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Mario Kart Tournament Wednesday, May 6, 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. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group May 6 2026 Wed Teen Mario Kart Tournament 4:00pm–4:30pm Teen Space 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group 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. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group May 6 2026 Wed Teen Smash Bros. Tournament 4:30pm–5:30pm Teen Space 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group Anime Club Thursday, May 7, 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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group May 7 2026 Thu Anime Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Teen Space Open 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!
This event is in the "Adults" group Everyday English Thursday, May 7, 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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group May 7 2026 Thu Everyday English 6:30pm–7:45pm Archive Room Open 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.
Admin Team Meeting Monday, May 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm Archive Room at Johnston Public Library Purpose of Meeting: Admin team meeting Archive Room May 11 2026 Mon Admin Team Meeting 1:00pm–2:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Archive Room Purpose of Meeting Admin team meeting
This event is in the "Kids" group LEGO® Club Monday, May 11, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Story Time Room at Johnston Public Library Program Type: Play & Learn Age Group: Kids LEGO Club provides a fun atmosphere where children can learn, build and play with the library’s set of LEGOs. Each meeting will have a new theme or challenge. Great for kids in grades K-5. Registration required. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group May 11 2026 Mon LEGO® Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Story Time Room Upcoming Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Story Time Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Play & Learn Registration Required Event Details: LEGO Club provides a fun atmosphere where children can learn, build and play with the library’s set of LEGOs. Each meeting will have a new theme or challenge. Great for kids in grades K-5. Registration required.
This event is in the "Adults" group Let's Talk English Conversation Group Monday, May 11, 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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group May 11 2026 Mon Let's Talk English Conversation Group 6:30pm–7:45pm Archive Room Open 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.