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Book Bites

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large) at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking & Food, Story Hours
Age Group:
Kids
Book Bites:

Take a bite! Try something new! In this yummy storytime, we will be taste-testing foods and reading stories about how they are made. Kids in grades K-5 must register to attend.

This month, we will be taste-testing...TBD

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Cooking & Food, Story Hours
Registration Required
Event Details:

Take a bite! Try something new! In this yummy storytime, we will be taste-testing foods and reading stories about how they are made. Kids in grades K-5 must register to attend.

This month, we will be taste-testing...TBD

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. 

Study Room 2

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 5:15pm - 6:15pm
Study Room 2 at Johnston Public Library
Study Room 2
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Study Room 2

HOLD for Holly - City Council Tour of Library

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Johnston Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Facility Tour of Library

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

Facility Tour of Library

This event is in the "Adults" group

Let's Talk English Conversation Group

Monday, April 20, 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
Registration Required
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.

AutPlay Therapy

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Archive Room at Johnston Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Play Therapy Training

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

Play Therapy Training

This event is in the "Kids" group

Clothespin Play

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Story Time Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Play & Learn
Age Group:
Kids
Clothespin Play:

👋 Little hands can do BIG things! Come play and build those fine motor skills! 🤏✨Clothespin Play is an engaging program designed to promote the development of fine motor skills in ...

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

👋 Little hands can do BIG things! Come play and build those fine motor skills! 🤏✨

Clothespin Play is an engaging program designed to promote the development of fine motor skills in children aged 2 to 4. Through creative and playful activities using clothespins, young learners will enhance their dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and cognitive abilities while having a blast.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Advisory Board Meeting (Senior Board - 8th - 12th grade)

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Large Meeting Room at Johnston Public Library
Age Group:
Teens

Make a difference at your library! Our Senior Teen Advisory Board is for teens in 8th - 12th grade who want to take the lead in shaping library programs. Members help plan events, share ideas, and have a say in teen services at the library.

Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Make a difference at your library! Our Senior Teen Advisory Board is for teens in 8th - 12th grade who want to take the lead in shaping library programs. Members help plan events, share ideas, and have a say in teen services at the library.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Advisory Board Meeting (Junior Board - 6th & 7th grade)

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Large Meeting Room at Johnston Public Library
Age Group:
Teens

Join our Teen Advisory Board and make the library your space! Junior TAB is for kids in 6th and 7th grade. Members share ideas, plan events, provide valuable feedback, and have a say in what happens at the library. Want to join?

Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Join our Teen Advisory Board and make the library your space! Junior TAB is for kids in 6th and 7th grade. Members share ideas, plan events, provide valuable feedback, and have a say in what happens at the library. Want to join?

Study Room 2

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 6:15pm - 7:15pm
Study Room 2 at Johnston Public Library
Study Room 2
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Study Room 2

School of McCormick

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Archive Room at Johnston Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Homeschool mom craft and support group.

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

Homeschool mom craft and support group.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Tabletop Game Night

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large) at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens

Game night just got better -- are you in? Each month, we’ll feature new tabletop games (think Sushi Go, Ticket to Ride, One Night Ultimate Werewolf, etc.) and show you how to play. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Game night just got better -- are you in? Each month, we’ll feature new tabletop games (think Sushi Go, Ticket to Ride, One Night Ultimate Werewolf, etc.) and show you how to play. 

This event is in the "Kids" group

Toddler Time

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Story Time Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Story Hours
Age Group:
Kids
Toddler Time:

Join us for a high energy, interactive storytime for toddlers! We'll sing, dance, read stories, and then we will get out some toys for a playtime afterwards. Great for ages 1-3.&nb...

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

Join us for a high energy, interactive storytime for toddlers! We'll sing, dance, read stories, and then we will get out some toys for a playtime afterwards. Great for ages 1-3. 

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.

Homeschool Art group

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 1:15pm - 3:00pm
East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large) at Johnston Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Hosting a workshop for a group of homeschoolers

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

Hosting a workshop for a group of homeschoolers

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Mario Kart Tournament

Wednesday, April 22, 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.

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 22, 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.

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.

Bent Tree Villas Board Meeting

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:45pm
Archive Room at Johnston Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

HOA Board Meeting

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

HOA Board Meeting

This event is in the "Adults" group

What Do We Stand For? The Declaration of Independence on Its 250th Anniversary

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Presentations
Age Group:
Adults

Two hundred and fifty years ago this year, a band of farmers who read philosophy in their spare time declared the independence of “thirteen united States of America.” They went on to found the republic that we live in today.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentations
Registration Required
Event Details:

Two hundred and fifty years ago this year, a band of farmers who read philosophy in their spare time declared the independence of “thirteen united States of America.” They went on to found the republic that we live in today.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Bouncing Babies

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Story Time Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Story Hours
Age Group:
Kids
Bouncing Babies:

👶 Big fun for your littlest learner! 💕Build your baby's foundation for lifelong reading and learning with this engaging story time. Story time will be followed by a open play time ...

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

👶 Big fun for your littlest learner! 💕

Build your baby's foundation for lifelong reading and learning with this engaging story time. Story time will be followed by a open play time for you and your little one. Great for babies ages 6 months-18 months.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Kawaii Craft Day: Decoden Decorating

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Large Meeting Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens

Get ready for a day of maximum cuteness while crafting!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready for a day of maximum cuteness while crafting!

Teen program clean up

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Johnston Public Library
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
This event is in the "Teens" group

Anime Club: School's Out Special Ramen Day

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Large Meeting Room 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
Registration Required
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
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 "Teens" group

Teen program clean up

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Johnston Public Library
Age Group:
Teens
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
This event is in the "Adults" group

Everyday English

Thursday, April 23, 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

Mushroom Kingdom Mario Party

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Large Meeting Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Gaming, Entertainment
Age Group:
Kids

🏎️🏁 Wah-Hoo! 🚦

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Gaming, Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

🏎️🏁 Wah-Hoo! 🚦

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.