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Everyday English

Thursday, May 28, 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.

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

Summer Reading Drive-Thru

Friday, May 29, 2026 at 2:00pm - 5:30pm
Library Parking Lot at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
JPL Summer Reading, Other
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Swing by Johnston Public Library on the last day of school and pick up your Summer Reading materials for kids, teens, and adults between 2pm and 5:30pm.

Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Library Parking Lot
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: JPL Summer Reading, Other
Event Details:

Swing by Johnston Public Library on the last day of school and pick up your Summer Reading materials for kids, teens, and adults between 2pm and 5:30pm.

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.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Story Time with Community Helpers

Monday, June 1, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Large Meeting Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
JPL Summer Reading, Story Hours
Age Group:
Kids

It's our first story time of the summer! 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: JPL Summer Reading, Story Hours
Registration Required
Event Details:

It's our first story time of the summer! 

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. 

Admin Team Meeting

Monday, June 1, 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

This event is in the "Kids" group

Arts & Snacks

Monday, June 1, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Story Time Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
JPL Summer Reading, Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
Kids
Arts & Snacks:

✂️ Crafty fun and a tasty treat! 🍬Kids in grades K-5 are welcome to drop in for a variety of art activities. Supplies will be provided as well as light snacks and beverages. *While...

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: JPL Summer Reading, Crafts & Hobbies
Event Details:

✂️ Crafty fun and a tasty treat! 🍬

Kids in grades K-5 are welcome to drop in for a variety of art activities. Supplies will be provided as well as light snacks and beverages. *While supplies last*

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 "Adults" group

Let's Talk English Conversation Group

Monday, June 1, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Archive Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
JPL Summer Reading, 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: JPL Summer Reading, 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 "Kids" group

Tippi Toes Dance Class

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Large Meeting Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
JPL Summer Reading, Health & Wellness, Story Hours
Age Group:
Kids

Join us as we partner with Tippi Toes for this FREE fun, high-energy dance class! Music, movement, balance and the basic dance steps will be introduced in a friendly and positive way.

Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: JPL Summer Reading, Health & Wellness, Story Hours
Event Details:

Join us as we partner with Tippi Toes for this FREE fun, high-energy dance class! Music, movement, balance and the basic dance steps will be introduced in a friendly and positive way.

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. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Everyday English

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Archive Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
JPL Summer Reading, 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: JPL Summer Reading, 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

JPL Kid Foam Party!

Friday, June 5, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Library Parking Lot at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
JPL Summer Reading, Play & Learn, Sports & Outdoors
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Kick off summer at JPL with Absolute Science and their giant foam cannon. It’s messy, wet, and tons of fun—perfect for kids entering grades K-5. An afternoon session for teens entering grades 6 and up begins at 1pm. 

Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Library Parking Lot
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: JPL Summer Reading, Play & Learn, Sports & Outdoors
Event Details:

Kick off summer at JPL with Absolute Science and their giant foam cannon. It’s messy, wet, and tons of fun—perfect for kids entering grades K-5. An afternoon session for teens entering grades 6 and up begins at 1pm. 

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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Sunday Card Crafting Club

Sunday, June 7, 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.

Upcoming
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.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Story Time Together

Monday, June 8, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Time Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
JPL Summer Reading, Story Hours
Age Group:
Kids
Story Time Together:

📚 Weekly Story Time 📖Interact with your child as we use books, songs, music, finger plays, and flannel boards to build early literacy skills. Story time will be followed by a craft...

Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: JPL Summer Reading, Story Hours

📚 Weekly Story Time 📖

Interact with your child as we use books, songs, music, finger plays, and flannel boards to build early literacy skills. Story time will be followed by a craft or activity. Designed for children from 18 months through preschool and their caregivers.

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.

Admin Team Meeting

Monday, June 8, 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

This event is in the "Kids" group

LEGO® Club

Monday, June 8, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Story Time Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
JPL Summer Reading, 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
Registration Required
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: JPL Summer Reading, 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, June 8, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Archive Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
JPL Summer Reading, 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: JPL Summer Reading, 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 "Kids" group

Move & Groove

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Large Meeting Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
JPL Summer Reading, 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...

Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: JPL Summer Reading, 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 - Ages 9 and under

Children ages 9 and under must be accompanied by an adult for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. 

JPL Foundation Meeting

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 4:45pm - 6:15pm
Archive Room at Johnston Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

JPL Foundation Board Meeting

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

JPL Foundation Board Meeting

HOA Meeting

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Archive Room at Johnston Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

HOA Meeting

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

HOA Meeting

This event is in the "Adults" group

Everyday English

Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Archive Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
JPL Summer Reading, 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: JPL Summer Reading, 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 "Adults" group

Thursday Night Book Club

Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Southeast Corner at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Thursday Night Book Club:

 Join fellow local book lovers to discuss great books and enjoy lively conversation. Books are available at the Circulation Desk one month in advance while supplies last. Thur...

Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Southeast Corner
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs

 

Join fellow local book lovers to discuss great books and enjoy lively conversation. Books are available at the Circulation Desk one month in advance while supplies last. Thursday Night Book Club meets in person at JPL and online via Zoom. Email Beth at stevens@johnstonlibrary.org for info about picking up a book club book and to be added to the email list.

This event is in the "Kids" group

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. 

Heartland Stampers

Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Archive Room at Johnston Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

card crafting event

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

card crafting event

This event is in the "Kids" group

Story Time with Cubbie bear

Monday, June 15, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Large Meeting Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
JPL Summer Reading, Story Hours
Age Group:
Kids

Cubbie Bear from the Iowa Cubs will be here for a sports themed story time and meet & greet! 

Recommended for ages 2-8. Registration is appreciated. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: JPL Summer Reading, Story Hours
Registration Required
Event Details:

Cubbie Bear from the Iowa Cubs will be here for a sports themed story time and meet & greet! 

Recommended for ages 2-8. Registration is appreciated. 

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.