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IMA

Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Johnston Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Planning and rehearsing for IMA’s Xmas program.

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

Planning and rehearsing for IMA’s Xmas program.

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Can You Find It?

Sunday, December 1, 2024 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.
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Sunday Card Crafting Club

Sunday, December 1, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join Dreama Deskins on the first Sunday of every month beginning at 1:30pm to explore paper card making. Dreama and her team will have a monthly topical card prepped and ready for ...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join Dreama Deskins on the first Sunday of every month beginning at 1:30pm to explore paper card making.

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Story Time Together

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Time Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Story Hours
Age Group:
Kids
Story Time Together:

Interact with your child as we use books, songs, music, finger plays, and flannel boards to build early literacy skills. Designed for children from 18 months through preschool and ...

Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Story Hours

Interact with your child as we use books, songs, music, finger plays, and flannel boards to build early literacy skills. Designed for children from 18 months through preschool and their caregivers.

Meadow Park HOA

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
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

Gameschool Club

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large) at Johnston Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Homeschool board gaming club.

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

Homeschool board gaming club.

Department Head Roundtable

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Archive Room at Johnston Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Weekly roundtable discussion

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

Weekly roundtable discussion

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Arts & Snacks

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Story Time Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
Kids
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! 

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! 

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.

Girl Scout Service Unit 659 - Johnston

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Large Meeting Room at Johnston Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

This is a holiday get together. There will be light crafts and snacks. The Girl Scout service unit is a group of troops that meet 4 times a year. (twice only adults, twice with ...

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

This is a holiday get together. There will be light crafts and snacks. The Girl Scout service unit is a group of troops that meet 4 times a year. (twice only adults, twice with troops) This will be with a wide range of Girl Scouts.

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Let's Talk English Conversation Group

Monday, December 2, 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: Unlimited

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.

Yoga with Janis

Tuesday, December 3, 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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Play-Doh Power!

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Story Time Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Play & Learn
Age Group:
Kids
Play-Doh Power!:

A variety of Play-Doh, tools, and mats will all be available during this program as well as information for parents on the benefits of using Play-Doh during regular play time. Perf...

Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Play & Learn

A variety of Play-Doh, tools, and mats will all be available during this program as well as information for parents on the benefits of using Play-Doh during regular play time. Perfect for ages 2-5, but all ages are welcome!

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.

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Mario Kart 8 Worldwide Time Trials Esports Team

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen Space at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join JPL's first-ever Mario Kart 8 Worldwide Time Trials Competition Esports Team! Over the next 11 weeks, prepare to put your racing skills to the test on a different track each w...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Join JPL's first-ever Mario Kart 8 Worldwide Time Trials Competition Esports Team! Over the next 11 weeks, prepare to put your racing skills to the test on a different track each week.

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Move & Groove

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Time Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Story Hours
Age Group:
Kids
Move & Groove:

Get ready to move at a special storytime that will get you and your kids up on your feet! This is a high-energy story time for kids of all ages.

Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Story Hours

Get ready to move at a special storytime that will get you and your kids up on your feet! This is a high-energy story time for kids of all ages.

Circle Pokemon Class

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large) at Johnston Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Homeschool group

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

Homeschool group

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Teen Mario Kart Tournament

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Teen Space at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
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. 

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. 

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Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Test your skills! Prizes and bragging rights for the winners. Tournaments held every Wednesday. 6th grade and up.

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 held every Wednesday. 6th grade and up.

UNI Student Teacher Seminar

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Johnston Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Reflection and celebration of the student teaching semester.

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

Reflection and celebration of the student teaching semester.

Tai Chi with Kristin

Thursday, December 5, 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

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Bouncing Babies

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Story Time Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Story Hours
Age Group:
Kids
Bouncing Babies:

  Bouncing Babies story hour includes rhymes, songs, bounces and books just right for your little one! Build your baby's foundation for lifelong reading and learning with t...

Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Story Hours

 

Bouncing Babies story hour includes rhymes, songs, bounces and books just right for your little one! Build your baby's foundation for lifelong reading and learning with this engaging story time. Great for babies ages 6 months-18 months.

Webspec Marketing Team Retreat

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 1:15pm - 3:30pm
Archive Room at Johnston Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

We're doing a quarterly team retreat and will be conferencing in remote team members

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

We're doing a quarterly team retreat and will be conferencing in remote team members

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Anime Club

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join JPL's Anime Club each week for Japanese snacks, anime trivia, and art projects! All fans welcome!  Registration is not required, but you will receive reminder emails a...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

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

Registration is not required, but you will receive reminder emails about meetings if you register.

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Kids Kitchen: Gingerbread Men

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large) at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking & Food
Age Group:
Kids
Kids Kitchen:

Ready for an afterschool treat? Kids can join our monthly cooking class to learn basic cooking skills and practice following a recipe. Registration is required for this class and i...

Event Details:

This month we are making gingerbread men!

Required
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Cooking & Food
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Ready for an afterschool treat? Kids can join our monthly cooking class to learn basic cooking skills and practice following a recipe. Registration is required for this class and is open to kids in elementary school. 

This month we are making gingerbread men!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults - Ages 8 and under

Children ages 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. 

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Dragon Ball FighterZ Tournament

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Space at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join us for a Dragon Ball FighterZ throwdown 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 champio...

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

Join us for a Dragon Ball FighterZ throwdown 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!