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Tai Chi with Kristin

Thursday, February 13, 2025 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, February 13, 2025 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.

Blank Children's Hospital: Personal Safety Presentation

Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 12:30pm - 3:30pm
West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large) at Johnston Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Blank Children's Hospital: Personal Safety Presentation

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

Blank Children's Hospital: Personal Safety Presentation

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Anime Club

Thursday, February 13, 2025 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: 19
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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Needle-Felted Heart Keychains

Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Story Time Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
Kids
Needle Felted (Kids Program):

Learn the basics of needle felting as we make a cute, fuzzy creation! Needle felting is a way to sculpt objects and make art with wool. Registration is required for this class and ...

Event Details:

This month, we're making a cute, heart shaped keychain!

Required
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Learn the basics of needle felting as we make a cute, fuzzy creation! Needle felting is a way to sculpt objects and make art with wool. Registration is required for this class and is open to kids in 4th-5th grade. 

This month, we're making a cute, heart shaped keychain!

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Dragon Ball FighterZ Tournament

Thursday, February 13, 2025 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!

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Our Stories: Open Book featuring Abena Sankofa Imhotep and Tone the MoveMaker

Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large) at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Presentations
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages
Event Details:

Imagine a library of stories—not written on pages but told through the lived experiences of people from diverse backgrounds. In CultureALL’s Open Book project, the 'books' are our ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Presentations
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Imagine a library of stories—not written on pages but told through the lived experiences of people from diverse backgrounds.

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Everyday English

Thursday, February 13, 2025 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
Required
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Archive Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ESL
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited

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.

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Thursday Night Book Club

Thursday, February 13, 2025 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. ...

Event Details:

This month's book is Memory of Lavender and Sage by Aimie Runyan.

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

 

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.com for info about picking up a book club book and to be added to the email list.

This month's book is Memory of Lavender and Sage by Aimie Runyan.

FFG clover kids

Friday, February 14, 2025 at 9:30am - 12:30pm
East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large) at Johnston Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Clover kids 4h meeting

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

Clover kids 4h meeting

Study Room 3

Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:30pm
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
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VolunTEENS

Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Story Time Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens
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!On the 2nd and 3rd Saturdays of each month, from 2:00 ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
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!

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Can You Find It?

Sunday, February 16, 2025 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.

Central Iowa Cubers (Corny Cubers)

Sunday, February 16, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large) at Johnston Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Meeting of Central Iowa Speed Solvers and Rubik's Cubers

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

Meeting of Central Iowa Speed Solvers and Rubik's Cubers

Johnston Schools Transportation

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:30pm
East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large) at Johnston Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Special Education Bus Associate inservice

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

Special Education Bus Associate inservice

Yoga with Janis

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 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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Teen Craft Club: Polymer Clay Marble Snails

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Teen Space at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

"The first rule of Craft Club: You always talk about Craft Club!"At each meeting, we'll take on a new craft project that challenges the status quo and lets you push the limits of y...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

"The first rule of Craft Club: You always talk about Craft Club!"

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School's Out: Extended Teen Space Hours

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Space at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

School's out, so JPL's Teen Space has extended hours! Drop in anytime today between 1:00 - 6:00 pm to hang out, play video games, create art, and MORE! Craft Club: Clay Creations s...

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

School's out, so JPL's Teen Space has extended hours! Drop in anytime today between 1:00 - 6:00 pm to hang out, play video games, create art, and MORE! Craft Club: Clay Creations starts at 1:00.

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Mini Masterpiece Workshop

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Large Meeting Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Want to see your artwork on display at the library? Come and create a mini masterpiece for our tiny art gallery display cases! Kids (grades K-5) must register to attend this fun, n...

Required
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Want to see your artwork on display at the library? Come and create a mini masterpiece for our tiny art gallery display cases! Kids (grades K-5) must register to attend this fun, no-school day event.

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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Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament: Random Mayhem Edition

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Space at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

"In this tournament, chaos is your only strategy!"Get ready for the ultimate test of adaptability and skill at our Super Smash Bros. Random Mayhem Tournament! In this unique t...

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

"In this tournament, chaos is your only strategy!"

Study Room 4

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Study Room 4 at Johnston Public Library
Study Room 4
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Study Room 4
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Dungeons & Dragons

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Large Meeting Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
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 ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
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.

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Move & Groove

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 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.