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Let's Talk English Conversation Group

Monday, June 3, 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: 6

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 Peg 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.

Story Stroll

All Day
Johnston Public Library at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Kids
Story Stroll:

  Join us for a self-guided Story Stroll! Families will enjoy strolling along sidewalks near the library while reading a picture book which is displayed on posts along the ...

Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Johnston Public Library
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Entertainment

 

Join us for a self-guided Story Stroll! Families will enjoy strolling along sidewalks near the library while reading a picture book which is displayed on posts along the sidewalk. For all ages.

Help Desk Appointment

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Whisper Room at Johnston Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Tech assistance with mobile device

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

Tech assistance with mobile device

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Tippi Toes

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Large Meeting Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Story Hours
Age Group:
Kids
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 w...

Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: 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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Mario Kart Tournament

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 3:00pm - 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. No tournament July 10. 6th grade...

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. No tournament July 10. 6th grade and up.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament

Wednesday, June 5, 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 help every Wednesday - except July 10. 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 help every Wednesday - except July 10. 6th grade and up.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Rhythm & Rhymes: A Musical Playtime

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Story Time Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Play & Learn
Age Group:
Kids
Rhythm & Rhymes: A Musical Playtime:

Rhythm and Rhymes is a passive, musical play time for children and their caregivers to explore sounds through instruments, toys, and other materials. Perfect for ages 2-5, but...

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

Rhythm and Rhymes is a passive, musical play time for children and their caregivers to explore sounds through instruments, toys, and other materials. Perfect for ages 2-5, but all ages welcome. 

Kwik Star Hiring Event

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 9:00am - 4:00pm
Archive Room at Johnston Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Holding walk-in interviews for our new store in Johnston, IA.

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

Holding walk-in interviews for our new store in Johnston, IA.

Tai Chi with Kristin

Thursday, June 6, 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

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Dragon Ball Anime Club

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Every Thursday, hang out with fellow Dragon Ball fans! We'll watch the anime, compete in trivia, eat Japanese snacks, and end with a Dragon Ball FighterZ video game tournament. 6th...

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

Every Thursday, hang out with fellow Dragon Ball fans! We'll watch the anime, compete in trivia, eat Japanese snacks, and end with a Dragon Ball FighterZ video game tournament. 6th grade and up. No meeting July 4 & July 11.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Kids Kitchen: Homemade Butter

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Large Meeting Room 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're making butter! There will be some shaking and dancing to get our butter churning, so come ready for a work out. 

Required
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Cooking & Food
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
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're making butter! There will be some shaking and dancing to get our butter churning, so come ready for a work out. 

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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Everyday English

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Archive Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
ESL
Age Group:
Adults
Everyday English:

Adult ESL is an ongoing program designed for English language learners. Lessons focus on functional English – learning basic phrases and expressions for having conversations in eve...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Archive Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ESL
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Adult ESL is an ongoing program designed for English language learners. 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 Peg 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.

Quick Craft: Buttons

Friday, June 7, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Story Time Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
Kids
Quick Crafts:

Stop by the youth services area between 10am-Noon for a quick craft! This is a drop-in program for kids, so no registration is necessary. Available while supplies last.  ...

Event Details:

This month, we are making DIY Buttons! Come color and design your own button, or bring in a picture/magazine image to be made into a button. 

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

Stop by the youth services area between 10am-Noon for a quick craft! This is a drop-in program for kids, so no registration is necessary. Available while supplies last. 

This month, we are making DIY Buttons! Come color and design your own button, or bring in a picture/magazine image to be made into a button. 

Heartland Stampers

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Archive Room at Johnston Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

craft

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

craft

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Fly Fishing in Iowa

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Sports & Outdoors
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Did you know you can fly fish for trout in Iowa? Iowa actually has over 100 miles of publicly accessible cold water trout streams in NE Iowa in a region called the Driftless. Trout...

Required
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Sports & Outdoors
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Did you know you can fly fish for trout in Iowa? Iowa actually has over 100 miles of publicly accessible cold water trout streams in NE Iowa in a region called the Driftless.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Story Time Together

Monday, June 10, 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.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

LEGO Party!

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Play & Learn
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Test your engineering skills with LEGO building challenges, LEGO-themed crafts, and even more LEGO fun at JPL's LEGO Party! Great for kids in k-5.

Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Play & Learn
Event Details:

Test your engineering skills with LEGO building challenges, LEGO-themed crafts, and even more LEGO fun at JPL's LEGO Party! Great for kids in k-5.

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 "Teens" group.

Dungeons & Dragons

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teen Space at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

All levels of experience are welcome! We will host four sessions this summer - June 10 & 24 and July 8 & 22. Separate registration is required for each session. Come to one...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

All levels of experience are welcome! We will host four sessions this summer - June 10 & 24 and July 8 & 22. Separate registration is required for each session. Come to one, or join us for all four!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Let's Talk English Conversation Group

Monday, June 10, 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: 6

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 Peg 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.

Story Stroll

All Day
Johnston Public Library at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Kids
Story Stroll:

  Join us for a self-guided Story Stroll! Families will enjoy strolling along sidewalks near the library while reading a picture book which is displayed on posts along the ...

Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Johnston Public Library
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Entertainment

 

Join us for a self-guided Story Stroll! Families will enjoy strolling along sidewalks near the library while reading a picture book which is displayed on posts along the sidewalk. For all ages.

Help Desk Appointment

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Whisper Room at Johnston Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Tech assistance with mobile device

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

Tech assistance with mobile device

Yoga with Janis

Tuesday, June 11, 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)
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Tuesday Taste Test Challenge: Foods that POP!

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking & Food
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Are your taste buds ready to party? Join us for blind taste tests, name-brand vs. store-brand challenges, and guess-the-ingredient showdowns with all of your favorite poppable food...

Required
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Cooking & Food
Required
Seats Remaining: 39
Event Details:

Are your taste buds ready to party? Join us for blind taste tests, name-brand vs.

United Ways of Iowa Annual Meeting

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 9:30am - 3:15pm
West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large) at Johnston Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Annual meeting of local United Ways across Iowa.

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

Annual meeting of local United Ways across Iowa.