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FFG clover kids

Friday, April 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
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

How to Become a Librarian Informational Drop-In Session

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 9:00am - 3:00pm
Archive Room at Johnston Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Interested in becoming a librarian? Join a University of Iowa Library and Information Science professional to learn more about a career in libraries, archives, and other cultural i...

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

Interested in becoming a librarian? Join a University of Iowa Library and Information Science professional to learn more about a career in libraries, archives, and other cultural institutions.

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VolunTEENS

Saturday, April 19, 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 ...

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Open
Required
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
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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Family D&D for Beginners

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Large Meeting Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
Event Details:

What is Dungeons & Dragons (D&D)? It's a tabletop role-playing game (TTRPG) that enhances critical thinking, encourages creativity and cooperation, reinforces math and lite...

Required
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

What is Dungeons & Dragons (D&D)?

Library Closed for Easter

All Day
Johnston Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Johnston Public Library
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Story Time Together

Monday, April 21, 2025 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. Story time will be followed by a craft or activity. Designe...

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. Story time will be followed by a craft or activity. Designed for children from 18 months through preschool and their caregivers.

Study Room 4

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
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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Library STEM Lab

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Story Time Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Play & Learn
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Stop in to test out our STEM experiments, tech toys, robots, and more! New themes and challenges each month. Great for kids in grades K-5. Registration required. 

Required
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Play & Learn
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Stop in to test out our STEM experiments, tech toys, robots, and more! New themes and challenges each month. Great for kids in grades K-5. Registration 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.

Bent Tree Meadows HOA

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 5:15pm - 7:15pm
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)

Bent Tree Villas

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large) at Johnston Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Board 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

Board Meeting

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Let's Talk English Conversation Group

Monday, April 21, 2025 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, April 22, 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 Tuesday 5 Minute Crafts: Awesome vs. Awkward

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Ready to test out the wildest DIY hacks straight from the "5-Minute Crafts" YouTube channel? Join us for a night of fast-paced crafting fun where you'll attempt to recreate some of...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Ready to test out the wildest DIY hacks straight from the "5-Minute Crafts" YouTube channel?

Event Flyer

Move & Groove

Wednesday, April 23, 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.

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Teen Mario Kart Tournament

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 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, April 23, 2025 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.

Study Room 3

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 4:15pm - 6:30pm
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

Central Iowa SHRM Certification Practice Test Review

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Archive Room at Johnston Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

We will be using this time to review test materials with Central Iowa HR professionals who are preparing for certification.

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

We will be using this time to review test materials with Central Iowa HR professionals who are preparing for certification.

Event Flyer

Save the Earth: Scavenger Hunt

All Day 4/24 - 4/25
Youth Services Area at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Play & Learn
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Schools out, so we've set up an Earth Day themed seek and find in the library. Stop by to follow the clues and riddles to win a prize. Recommended for kids in grades K-5.

Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Youth Services Area
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Play & Learn
Event Details:

Schools out, so we've set up an Earth Day themed seek and find in the library. Stop by to follow the clues and riddles to win a prize. Recommended for kids in grades K-5.

ChildServe Process Improvement

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 9:00am - 4:00pm
Archive Room at Johnston Public Library
Archive Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Archive Room

Tai Chi with Kristin

Thursday, April 24, 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

Event Flyer

Bouncing Babies

Thursday, April 24, 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.

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Teen Craft Club and a Movie: Bedazzled Seashells & Moana 2

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:45pm
Teen Space at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

We'll transform plain seashells into works of art while watching the hit movie Moana 2.For kids in 6th - 12th grade.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

We'll transform plain seashells into works of art while watching the hit movie Moana 2.

For kids in 6th - 12th grade.

Event Flyer

School's Out: Extended Teen Space Hours

Thursday, April 24, 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, watch a movie, play video games, create art, and MORE! Craft Club an...

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, watch a movie, play video games, create art, and MORE!