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Let's Talk English Conversation Group

Monday, June 17, 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.

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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 18, 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 18, 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)
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Pop-Up Library in the Park

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Terra Park at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Play & Learn, Story Hours
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Visit us at various parks throughout Johnston this summer, weather permitting. Sign-up for a library card, choose a free book, create a fun craft, and participate in our Summer Lib...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Terra Park
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Play & Learn, Story Hours
Event Details:

Visit us at various parks throughout Johnston this summer, weather permitting. Sign-up for a library card, choose a free book, create a fun craft, and participate in our Summer Library Program and earn prizes!
 

Teen Tuesday Ken's Mojo Dojo Casa House...of Murder: Barbie Murder Mystery Party

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

With characters as shady as Ken's sunglasses and motives as twisted as Barbie's ponytail, everyone's a suspect in this murder mystery. You can play a part or attend as an investiga...

Required
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

With characters as shady as Ken's sunglasses and motives as twisted as Barbie's ponytail, everyone's a suspect in this murder mystery.

Homesteaders Life Co IT Infrastructure & Operations Offsite

Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 9:00am - 4:00pm
Archive Room at Johnston Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Using meeting space for a quarterly strategic offsite meeting with my IT Infrastructure and Operations leadership team. We will use the time to brainstorm and discuss various initi...

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

Using meeting space for a quarterly strategic offsite meeting with my IT Infrastructure and Operations leadership team. We will use the time to brainstorm and discuss various initiatives.

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Move & Groove

Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large) 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: East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
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.

Teen Mario Kart Tournament

Wednesday, June 19, 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.

Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament

Wednesday, June 19, 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.

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Play-doh Power!

Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Story Time Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Play & Learn
Age Group:
Kids
Play-Doh Power!:

A variety of Play-Doh, tools, and mats will all be available during this program as well as information for parents on the benefits of using Play-Doh during regular play time. Perf...

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

A variety of Play-Doh, tools, and mats will all be available during this program as well as information for parents on the benefits of using Play-Doh during regular play time. Perfect for ages 2-5, but all ages are welcome! A Terrific Tuesday Program.

Tai Chi with Kristin

Thursday, June 20, 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

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Lunchtime Lit Book Club

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Archive Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Lunchtime Lit Book Club:

Meet up with fellow book lovers for good books and good discussion at this lunchtime book club. Books are available a month in advance at the Circulation Desk. Lunchtime Lit Book C...

Event Details:

This month's book is The Family Chao by Samantha Chang.

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

Meet up with fellow book lovers for good books and good discussion at this lunchtime book club. Books are available a month in advance at the Circulation Desk. Lunchtime Lit Book Club meets in person at JPL and online via Zoom. mail 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 The Family Chao by Samantha Chang.

Dragon Ball Anime Club

Thursday, June 20, 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 11.

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D&D for Kids

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Story Time Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Calling all heroes! Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) is a table top role-playing game (TTRPG) that promotes creativity and problem solving skills. We will be learning the basics of...

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

Calling all heroes! Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) is a table top role-playing game (TTRPG) that promotes creativity and problem solving skills. We will be learning the basics of how to do battle in D&D.

Library Board Meeting

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large) at Johnston Public Library
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)
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Living with Alzheimer's: Early Stages Parts 2 & 3

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large) at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Presentations
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

In the early stage of Alzheimer's disease, families face new questions as they adjust. This program provides practical answers to the questions that arise in the early stage includ...

Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Presentations
Event Details:

In the early stage of Alzheimer's disease, families face new questions as they adjust.

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Everyday English

Thursday, June 20, 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.

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Fantastic Foam with Absolute Science

Friday, June 21, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Large Meeting Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment, Performances
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

This show will even make your hair stand up! You will experience items disappearing in clear liquids with our refraction oil and see the power of a Van De Graaff generator, but no ...

Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Entertainment, Performances
Event Details:

This show will even make your hair stand up!

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.

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Shiip Welcome to Medicare Seminar

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Large Meeting Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Presentations
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join a SHIIP Senior Medicare Patrol Counselor from the State of Iowa to learn how to effectively navigate Medicare, including Medicare A, B, C, and D, supplemental insurance, and e...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Presentations
Required
Seats Remaining: 60
Event Details:

Join a SHIIP Senior Medicare Patrol Counselor from the State of Iowa to learn how to effectively navigate Medicare, including Medicare A, B, C, and D, supplemental insurance, and everything you need to know to avoid Medicare fraud.

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Story Time Together

Monday, June 24, 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.

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Mini-Masters of Library Science

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Story Time Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Play & Learn
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

CALLING ALL FUTURE LIBRARIANS!  Earn your Mini Master of Library Science certificate!  This scavenger-hunt program will help you practice your librarian skills by sorting...

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

CALLING ALL FUTURE LIBRARIANS!  Earn your Mini Master of Library Science certificate!  This scavenger-hunt program will help you practice your librarian skills by sorting items, recommending books, checking materials in, locating them on

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.

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Dungeons & Dragons

Monday, June 24, 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: 18
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!