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Recycled Art: Plastic Fusion

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

We are making recycled art, reusing plastic bags to make a custom tote bag or wallet. The choice is yours! Feel free to bring your own plastic bags to use in this craft if you want...

Required
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

We are making recycled art, reusing plastic bags to make a custom tote bag or wallet. The choice is yours! Feel free to bring your own plastic bags to use in this craft if you want. Bright colors are best.

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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Anime Club

Thursday, April 24, 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: 18
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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Dragon Ball FighterZ Tournament

Thursday, April 24, 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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Everyday English

Thursday, April 24, 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.

Economic Assistance Leadership Meeting

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 9:30am - 3:30pm
Archive Room at Johnston Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Iowa Health and Human Services, Division of Community Access and Eligibility; Economic Assistance Programs Leadership Meeting.

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

Iowa Health and Human Services, Division of Community Access and Eligibility; Economic Assistance Programs Leadership Meeting.

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Tortured Poets Party

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Teen Space at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Celebrate National Poetry Month with your favorite tortured poet, Taylor Swift! Play Taylor Swift music BINGO, make your own magnetic poetry set, and MORE! 6th grade and up. Regist...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Celebrate National Poetry Month with your favorite tortured poet, Taylor Swift! Play Taylor Swift music BINGO, make your own magnetic poetry set, and MORE! 6th grade and up. Registration appreciated.

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School's Out: Extended Teen Space Hours

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 1:00pm - 5:30pm
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 - 5:30 pm to hang out, play video games, create art, and MORE! Tortured Poets Party starts ...

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 - 5:30 pm to hang out, play video games, create art, and MORE! Tortured Poets Party starts at 1:00.

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Teen Mario Kart Tournament

Friday, April 25, 2025 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. 

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: Random Mayhem Edition

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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!"

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Free Shred Day

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Library Parking Lot at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Get rid of your old confidential documents in a safe and secure way at Johnston Public Library's free Shred Day. THE SHRED IT company will be in the JPL parking lot from 9:00am to ...

Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Library Parking Lot
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Get rid of your old confidential documents in a safe and secure way at Johnston Public Library's free Shred Day.

Iowa Talented and Gifted Association

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:30pm
Archive Room at Johnston Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Regularly scheduled Board of Directors meeting of the Iowa Gifted and Talented Association, the only non-profit professional organization in Iowa for teachers and parents of gifted...

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

Regularly scheduled Board of Directors meeting of the Iowa Gifted and Talented Association, the only non-profit professional organization in Iowa for teachers and parents of gifted learners.

Clothing Giveaway

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 12:30pm - 5:30pm
Large Meeting Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Need a wardrobe refresh? Stop by our Clothing Giveaway and browse a variety of gently used men’s, women’s, and children’s clothing—free for all! Whether you're looking for somethin...

Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Need a wardrobe refresh? Stop by our Clothing Giveaway and browse a variety of gently used men’s, women’s, and children’s clothing—free for all!

Central Iowa Authors - R&R Kickoff

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large) at Johnston Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Getting together to discuss and kickoff our editing month of May

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

Getting together to discuss and kickoff our editing month of May

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Can You Find It?

Sunday, April 27, 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.

Johnston Forevergreens 4-H Club

Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large) at Johnston Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Club 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

Club Meeting

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Story Time Together

Monday, April 28, 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.

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Book Bites

Monday, April 28, 2025 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.

Event Details:

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

Required
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Cooking & Food, Story Hours
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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 8 and under

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

North Glenn Townhomes Homeowners Association

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
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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Let's Talk English Conversation Group

Monday, April 28, 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 29, 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 TikTok Test Kitchen: Mug Meals

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking & Food
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Get ready to put viral TikTok hacks to the test! We’ll watch the viral recipes, make them in mugs, and taste-test the results. 6th grade and up. Registration required. Please conta...

Required
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Cooking & Food
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Get ready to put viral TikTok hacks to the test! We’ll watch the viral recipes, make them in mugs, and taste-test the results. 6th grade and up. Registration required.

Stack of books with a wine glass on top.

Well Red Book Club

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 6:45pm - 7:45pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Well Red Book Club:

Join the Johnston Public Library's Well Red Book Club that meets on the last Tuesday of every month. Join the Well Red Book Club that meets at Pagliai's Pizza in Johnston. Come for...

Event Details:

This month's book is The Lions of Fifth Avenue by Fiona Davis.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Join the Johnston Public Library's Well Red Book Club that meets on the last Tuesday of every month. Join the Well Red Book Club that meets at Pagliai's Pizza in Johnston. Come for the book, come for the conversation, come for a glass of wine or beer. 

This month's book is The Lions of Fifth Avenue by Fiona Davis.

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Move & Groove

Wednesday, April 30, 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 30, 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.