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Level Up Your Burger Game

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Large Meeting Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking & Food, Presentations
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Rain or shine, it’s cookout time! And you’ll be the star when you serve one or more of the amazing burger combos, inspired by grilling guru Lois Carpenter. Besides sharing her secr...

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Required
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cooking & Food, Presentations
Required
Seats Remaining: 31
Event Details:

Rain or shine, it’s cookout time! And you’ll be the star when you serve one or more of the amazing burger combos, inspired by grilling guru Lois Carpenter.

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Library Talk: Poverty in Iowa

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Large Meeting Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Presentations
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Johnston Public Library, along with other Iowa libraries and Uplift - The Central Iowa Basic Income Pilot, is hosting a series of programs focused on fostering community conver...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Presentations
Required
Seats Remaining: 48
Event Details:

The Johnston Public Library, along with other Iowa libraries and Uplift - The Central Iowa Basic Income Pilot, is hosting a series of programs focused on fostering community conversations about poverty and its impact in Iowa.

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Homemade-ish: DIY Beeswax Lip Balm

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Large Meeting Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Presentations
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Crafters and wannabe DIY'ers unite: let's make stuff together! Join Jamie Seitz to get your hands dirty and your creativity flowing during this quarterly maker class. In June, we'l...

Required
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Presentations
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Crafters and wannabe DIY'ers unite: let's make stuff together! Join Jamie Seitz to get your hands dirty and your creativity flowing during this quarterly maker class. In June, we'll be making DIY beeswax lip balm.

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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:
Adults, 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: Adults, 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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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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The Ancient Art of Mehendi

Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Presentations
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join CultureALL Ambassador Sonal Mistry to explore the ancient art of mehendi. The art form of applying henna (known as mehndi) has been a part of many cultures for thousands of ye...

Required
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentations
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Join CultureALL Ambassador Sonal Mistry to explore the ancient art of mehendi. The art form of applying henna (known as mehndi) has been a part of many cultures for thousands of years.

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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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Learn How to Brew Kombucha

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

Learn how to brew kombucha at home! Carissa Thoma from Down to Earth Living will cover the process of making this delicious fermented drink, including ingredients, flavor...

Required
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cooking & Food, Crafts & Hobbies, Presentations
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Learn how to brew kombucha at home!

Library Closed for Christmas

All Day
Johnston Public Library

JPL is closed for Christmas on Wednesday, December 25, 2024. 

Closing
Branches:
Johnston Public Library
Description:

JPL is closed for Christmas on Wednesday, December 25, 2024.