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JPL Foundation Meeting

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 4:45pm - 6:15pm
Archive Room at Johnston Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

JPL Foundation Board Meeting

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

JPL Foundation Board Meeting

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Doodlerz Art Studio

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Story Time Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
Kids
Doodlerz Art Studio:

Love to doodle, scribble, and sketch? Learn new drawing techniques, practice your art skills, and chill with your friends. Registration is required for kids in grades 3-5. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies
Registration Required

Love to doodle, scribble, and sketch? Learn new drawing techniques, practice your art skills, and chill with your friends. Registration is required for kids in grades 3-5. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Everyday English

Thursday, July 10, 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
Registration Required
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Thursday Night Book Club

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Southeast Corner at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Thursday Night Book Club:

  Join fellow local book lovers to discuss great books and enjoy lively conversation. Books are available at the Circulation Desk one month in advance while supplies last. ...

This month's book is Reel Sisters by Michelle Cummings

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

 

Join fellow local book lovers to discuss great books and enjoy lively conversation. Books are available at the Circulation Desk one month in advance while supplies last. Thursday Night Book Club meets in person at JPL and online via Zoom. Email 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 Reel Sisters by Michelle Cummings

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Zoo to You with the Blank Park Zoo

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Large Meeting Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Play & Learn, Presentations
Age Group:
Kids, All Ages

See different animals up close and learn about what they eat, where they live and other fun facts!

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

See different animals up close and learn about what they eat, where they live and other fun facts!

Heartland Stampers

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Archive Room at Johnston Public Library
Archive Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Archive Room
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Can You Find It?

Sunday, July 13, 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.
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Critter Camp Drop-Off

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

Drop off your favorite stuffed-animal critter for Critter Camp. Your animal will enjoy a fun-filled week at camp. Pick up your stuffed animal on Friday, July 18 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:

Drop off your favorite stuffed-animal critter for Critter Camp. Your animal will enjoy a fun-filled week at camp. Pick up your stuffed animal on Friday, July 18 and discover what the critters did while they were away at camp.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Let's Talk English Conversation Group

Monday, July 14, 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
Registration Required
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 4

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Study Room 4 at Johnston Public Library
Study Room 4
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Study Room 4
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Jackbox Games

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Space at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Mario Kart Tournament

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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. No tournament July 10. 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. No tournament July 10. 6th grade and up.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Smash Bros. Tournament

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Space at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens

Test your skills! Prizes and bragging rights for the winners. Tournaments happen every Wednesday - except June 25 & July 9. 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 happen every Wednesday - except June 25 & July 9. 6th grade and up.

Johnston Jumpstart 2025 (Chamber Event)

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 7:00am - 8:45am
East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large) at Johnston Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Early-morning networking for Johnston Chamber of Commerce Members

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

Early-morning networking for Johnston Chamber of Commerce Members

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Lunchtime Lit Book Club

Thursday, July 17, 2025 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...

This month's book is American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins.

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. Email 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 American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Dungeons & Dragons

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Teen Space at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens

All levels of experience are welcome! We will host four sessions this summer - June 5 & 19 and July 3 & 17. Separate registration is required for each session. Come to one, or join us for all four!

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

All levels of experience are welcome! We will host four sessions this summer - June 5 & 19 and July 3 & 17. Separate registration is required for each session. Come to one, or join us for all four!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Anime Club

Thursday, July 17, 2025 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
Registration Required
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! 

Library Board Meeting

Thursday, July 17, 2025 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)
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Everyday English

Thursday, July 17, 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
Registration Required
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.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Critter Camp Pick-Up

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

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.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Can You Find It?

Sunday, July 20, 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Let's Talk English Conversation Group

Monday, July 21, 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
Registration Required
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.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Dragon Rider Training: Escape Room (HARD)

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Story Time Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Kids

Ready to start your Dragon Rider training? Your mission begins in a fiery lair where you’ll need sharp eyes, quick thinking, and teamwork to escape.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ready to start your Dragon Rider training? Your mission begins in a fiery lair where you’ll need sharp eyes, quick thinking, and teamwork to escape.

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 "Kids" group.

Dragon Rider Training: Escape Room (HARD)

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Story Time Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Kids

Ready to start your Dragon Rider training? Your mission begins in a fiery lair where you’ll need sharp eyes, quick thinking, and teamwork to escape.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ready to start your Dragon Rider training? Your mission begins in a fiery lair where you’ll need sharp eyes, quick thinking, and teamwork to escape.

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.