Admin Team Meeting Monday, May 4, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm Archive Room at Johnston Public Library Purpose of Meeting: Admin team meeting Archive Room May 4 2026 Mon Admin Team Meeting 1:00pm–2:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Archive Room Purpose of Meeting Admin team meeting
Study Room 2 Monday, May 4, 2026 at 5:15pm - 6:15pm Study Room 2 at Johnston Public Library Study Room 2 May 4 2026 Mon Study Room 2 5:15pm–6:15pm 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, May 4, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm Large Meeting Room at Johnston Public Library Purpose of Meeting: Facility Tour of Library Large Meeting Room May 4 2026 Mon HOLD for Holly - City Council Tour of Library 5:30pm–7:00pm 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 "Teens" group Star Wars Day Trivia & Game Night Monday, May 4, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Teen Space at Johnston Public Library Program Type: Entertainment Age Group: Teens May the Fourth be with you! Celebrate the most wonderful day of the year with other Star Wars fans! Pour yourself a glass of Yoda Soda and hang out with us for Kahoot Trivia and other Star Wars activities. The Force is strong in this event. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group May 4 2026 Mon Star Wars Day Trivia & Game Night 6:00pm–7:30pm Teen Space Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Teen Space Age Group: Teens Program Type: Entertainment Event Details: May the Fourth be with you! Celebrate the most wonderful day of the year with other Star Wars fans! Pour yourself a glass of Yoda Soda and hang out with us for Kahoot Trivia and other Star Wars activities. The Force is strong in this event.
This event is in the "Adults" group Let's Talk English Conversation Group Monday, May 4, 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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group May 4 2026 Mon Let's Talk English Conversation Group 6:30pm–7:45pm Archive Room Open 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.
Study Room 2 Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 6:15pm - 7:15pm Study Room 2 at Johnston Public Library Study Room 2 May 5 2026 Tue Study Room 2 6:15pm–7:15pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Study Room 2
This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Mario Kart Tournament Wednesday, May 6, 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. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group May 6 2026 Wed Teen Mario Kart Tournament 4:00pm–4:30pm Teen Space 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, May 6, 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. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group May 6 2026 Wed Teen Smash Bros. Tournament 4:30pm–5:30pm Teen Space 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.
Central Iowa Authors - Write In Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 5:45pm - 7:45pm Archive Room at Johnston Public Library Purpose of Meeting: Come and join us for a write in as we work towards our goal for Inkwell Refine + Reimagine. Inkwell R+R is a laid back writing challenge with a focus on writing or editing in the m... Archive Room May 6 2026 Wed Central Iowa Authors - Write In 5:45pm–7:45pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Archive Room Purpose of Meeting Come and join us for a write in as we work towards our goal for Inkwell Refine + Reimagine. Inkwell R+R is a laid back writing challenge with a focus on writing or editing in the months of April & May.
This event is in the "Teens" group Anime Club Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Teen Space 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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group May 7 2026 Thu Anime Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Teen Space Open Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Teen Space 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 "Adults" group Everyday English Thursday, May 7, 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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group May 7 2026 Thu Everyday English 6:30pm–7:45pm Archive Room Open 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.
Heartland Stampers Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 9:00am - 12:00pm Archive Room at Johnston Public Library Purpose of Meeting: card crafting event Archive Room May 9 2026 Sat Heartland Stampers 9:00am–12:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Archive Room Purpose of Meeting card crafting event
This event is in the "Kids" group No Story Hours This Week All Day 5/11 - 5/15 Johnston Public Library at Johnston Public Library Program Type: Story Hours Age Group: Kids No Story Time Together, Terrific Tuesdays, Move & Groove, Toddler Time, or Bouncing Babies. We are on a story time break to get ready for our 2026 Summer Reading Program! Story Time programs will resume on Monday, June 1. View Details This event is in the "Kids" group May 11 - 15 2026 No Story Hours This Week All Day 5/11–5/15 Johnston Public Library Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Johnston Public Library Age Group: Kids Program Type: Story Hours Event Details: No Story Time Together, Terrific Tuesdays, Move & Groove, Toddler Time, or Bouncing Babies. We are on a story time break to get ready for our 2026 Summer Reading Program! Story Time programs will resume on Monday, June 1.
CIRA Rug Hooking Guild Monday, May 11, 2026 at 9:00am - 2:00pm West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large) at Johnston Public Library Purpose of Meeting: monthly guild meeting West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large) May 11 2026 Mon CIRA Rug Hooking Guild 9:00am–2:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large) Purpose of Meeting monthly guild meeting
Admin Team Meeting Monday, May 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm Archive Room at Johnston Public Library Purpose of Meeting: Admin team meeting Archive Room May 11 2026 Mon Admin Team Meeting 1:00pm–2:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Archive Room Purpose of Meeting Admin team meeting
Study Room 2 Monday, May 11, 2026 at 5:15pm - 6:15pm Study Room 2 at Johnston Public Library Study Room 2 May 11 2026 Mon Study Room 2 5:15pm–6:15pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Study Room 2
This event is in the "Adults" group Let's Talk English Conversation Group Monday, May 11, 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 View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group May 11 2026 Mon Let's Talk English Conversation Group 6:30pm–7:45pm Archive Room Open 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.
GC MGR MEETING Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm Archive Room at Johnston Public Library Purpose of Meeting: MANAGER MEETING Archive Room May 12 2026 Tue GC MGR MEETING 12:00pm–5:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Archive Room Purpose of Meeting MANAGER MEETING
Study Room 2 Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 6:15pm - 7:15pm Study Room 2 at Johnston Public Library Study Room 2 May 12 2026 Tue Study Room 2 6:15pm–7:15pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Study Room 2
HOA Meeting Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Archive Room at Johnston Public Library Purpose of Meeting: Ridgedale Heights Plat 3 HOA meeting for members Archive Room May 12 2026 Tue HOA Meeting 6:30pm–7:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Archive Room Purpose of Meeting Ridgedale Heights Plat 3 HOA meeting for members
This event is in the "Adults" group Retirement University: Embracing Wellness, Embracing Life - A Guide to Thriving Through the Years Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large) at Johnston Public Library Program Type: Health & Wellness, Presentations Age Group: Adults Aging well isn’t about perfection; it’s about making intentional choices that help you feel your best, stay connected, and enjoy each chapter of life with purpose and vitality. Join us for a presentation around a whole‑person approach t Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group May 13 2026 Wed Retirement University: Embracing Wellness, Embracing Life - A Guide to Thriving Through the Years 1:00pm–2:00pm West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large) Open Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness, Presentations Registration Required Event Details: Aging well isn’t about perfection; it’s about making intentional choices that help you feel your best, stay connected, and enjoy each chapter of life with purpose and vitality. Join us for a presentation around a whole‑person approach t
This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Mario Kart Tournament Wednesday, May 13, 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. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group May 13 2026 Wed Teen Mario Kart Tournament 4:00pm–4:30pm Teen Space 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, May 13, 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. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group May 13 2026 Wed Teen Smash Bros. Tournament 4:30pm–5:30pm Teen Space 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.
JPL Foundation Meeting Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 4:45pm - 6:15pm Archive Room at Johnston Public Library Purpose of Meeting: JPL Foundation Board Meeting Archive Room May 13 2026 Wed JPL Foundation Meeting 4:45pm–6:15pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Archive Room Purpose of Meeting JPL Foundation Board Meeting