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Yoga with Janis

Tuesday, July 16, 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, July 16, 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!
 

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Minions Mischief Escape Room

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Story Time Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming, Play & Learn
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Minions have taken over the library! Bring your family to see if you can follow the clues and thwart the minions' evil plans. Each group must have an adult present to participate. ...

Required
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Gaming, Play & Learn
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Minions have taken over the library! Bring your family to see if you can follow the clues and thwart the minions' evil plans. Each group must have an adult present to participate. This event is great for kids in grades 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.

Teen Tuesday: Catapult Combat Challenge: Marshmallow Edition

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

This program has it all! Medieval weapons, engineering, marshmallows, and a giant battle! Construct your own desk-top catapult and then test its launching capabilities using marshm...

Required
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 29
Event Details:

This program has it all! Medieval weapons, engineering, marshmallows, and a giant battle!

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Minions Mischief Escape Room

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Story Time Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming, Play & Learn
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Minions have taken over the library! Bring your family to see if you can follow the clues and thwart the minions' evil plans. Each group must have an adult present to participate. ...

Required
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Gaming, Play & Learn
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Minions have taken over the library! Bring your family to see if you can follow the clues and thwart the minions' evil plans. Each group must have an adult present to participate. This event is great for kids in grades 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.

Teen Mario Kart Tournament

Wednesday, July 17, 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, July 17, 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.

Tai Chi with Kristin

Thursday, July 18, 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, July 18, 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 Seed Keeper by Diane Wilson.

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 Seed Keeper by Diane Wilson.

Pokémon Party

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large) at Johnston Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Homeschool class

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

Homeschool class

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Minions Mischief Escape Room

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Story Time Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming, Play & Learn
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Minions have taken over the library! Bring your family to see if you can follow the clues and thwart the minions' evil plans. Each group must have an adult present to participate. ...

Required
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Gaming, Play & Learn
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Minions have taken over the library! Bring your family to see if you can follow the clues and thwart the minions' evil plans. Each group must have an adult present to participate. This event is great for kids in grades 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.

Dragon Ball Anime Club

Thursday, July 18, 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.

Library Board Meeting

Thursday, July 18, 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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Everyday English

Thursday, July 18, 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...

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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Critter Camp Pick-Up

All Day
Youth Services Area at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Pick up your stuffed animal and discover what the critters did while they were away at camp.

Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Youth Services Area
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Pick up your stuffed animal and discover what the critters did while they were away at camp.

Flashback Friday Flicks: Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Drop into the Teen Space and watch a classic movie! We'll have snacks, drinks, and a fun, movie-related activity. 6th grade and up.

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

Drop into the Teen Space and watch a classic movie! We'll have snacks, drinks, and a fun, movie-related activity. 6th grade and up.

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The Pleasures and Pitfalls of Reviewing Restaurants in DSM

Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Large Meeting Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking & Food, Presentations
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join author and restaurant reviewer Wini Moranville for a book launch celebration for her latest book, Love Is My Favorite Flavor: A Midwestern Dining Critic Tells All. Wini will r...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cooking & Food, Presentations
Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

Join author and restaurant reviewer Wini Moranville for a book launch celebration for her latest book, Love Is My Favorite Flavor: A Midwestern Dining Critic Tells All.

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QR Code Quest: Summer Edition

All Day 7/22 - 7/26
Youth Services Area at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Play & Learn
Age Group:
Kids
QR Code Quest:

  Come in anytime the library is open for a fun scavenger hunt the whole family can enjoy. Follow the clues hidden throughout the library. Complete the puzzle and win a fun...

Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Youth Services Area
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Play & Learn

 

Come in anytime the library is open for a fun scavenger hunt the whole family can enjoy. Follow the clues hidden throughout the library. Complete the puzzle and win a fun prize. Bring your own device or use one of ours. For all ages.

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Dungeons & Dragons

Monday, July 22, 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!

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Let's Talk English Conversation Group

Monday, July 22, 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...

Required
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Archive Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ESL
Required
Seats Remaining: 18

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.

Help Desk Appointment

Tuesday, July 23, 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, July 23, 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)