Event List

Can You Find It?

Sunday, April 19, 2026 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.

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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.

Clothespin Play

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Story Time Room at Johnston Public Library

Program Type:

Play & Learn

Age Group:

Kids

Clothespin Play:

👋 Little hands can do BIG things! Come play and build those fine motor skills! 🤏✨Clothespin Play is an engaging program designed to promote the development of fine motor skills in ...

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Library Branch: Johnston Public Library

Room: Story Time Room

Age Group: Kids

Program Type: Play & Learn

👋 Little hands can do BIG things! Come play and build those fine motor skills! 🤏✨

Clothespin Play is an engaging program designed to promote the development of fine motor skills in children aged 2 to 4. Through creative and playful activities using clothespins, young learners will enhance their dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and cognitive abilities while having a blast.

Can You Find It?

Sunday, April 26, 2026 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.

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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.

Press Play!

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Story Time Room at Johnston Public Library

Program Type:

Play & Learn

Age Group:

Kids

Press Play!:

🎉 Play Your Way at the Library! 🎉Themed open play time for you and your kiddo! We will offer different types of play prompts, sensory bins, & books to share. Press Play! is gea...

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Library Branch: Johnston Public Library

Room: Story Time Room

Age Group: Kids

Program Type: Play & Learn

🎉 Play Your Way at the Library! 🎉

Themed open play time for you and your kiddo! We will offer different types of play prompts, sensory bins, & books to share. Press Play! is geared towards kids 18 months-4 years.

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.

Kites on the Green

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 5:00pm

Johnston Commons at Johnston Public Library

Program Type:

Crafts & Hobbies, Entertainment, Play & Learn, Sports & Outdoors

Age Group:

Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Join us for the 13th annual Kites on the Green festival at Johnston Commons Park on May 2, 2026. This family-fun event will be held in the green space near the Johnston Public Library from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Offsite Event

Library Branch: Johnston Public Library

Room: Johnston Commons

Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Entertainment, Play & Learn, Sports & Outdoors

Event Details:

Join us for the 13th annual Kites on the Green festival at Johnston Commons Park on May 2, 2026. This family-fun event will be held in the green space near the Johnston Public Library from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Library is Closed for Memorial Day

All Day

Johnston Public Library

The Johnston Public Library will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026 in observance of Memorial Day. The library will re-open Tuesday, May 26, 2026 with regular hours.

Closing

Branches:

Johnston Public Library

Description:

The Johnston Public Library will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026 in observance of Memorial Day.

The library will re-open Tuesday, May 26, 2026 with regular hours.

JPL Kid Foam Party!

Friday, June 5, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am

Library Parking Lot at Johnston Public Library

Program Type:

JPL Summer Reading, Play & Learn, Sports & Outdoors

Age Group:

Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Kick off summer at JPL with Absolute Science and their giant foam cannon. It’s messy, wet, and tons of fun—perfect for kids entering grades K-5. An afternoon session for teens entering grades 6 and up begins at 1pm.

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Library Branch: Johnston Public Library

Room: Library Parking Lot

Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Program Type: JPL Summer Reading, Play & Learn, Sports & Outdoors

Event Details:

Kick off summer at JPL with Absolute Science and their giant foam cannon. It’s messy, wet, and tons of fun—perfect for kids entering grades K-5. An afternoon session for teens entering grades 6 and up begins at 1pm.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults - Ages 9 and under

Children ages 9 and under must be accompanied by an adult for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

LEGO® Club

Monday, June 8, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Story Time Room at Johnston Public Library

Program Type:

JPL Summer Reading, Play & Learn

Age Group:

Kids

LEGO Club provides a fun atmosphere where children can learn, build and play with the library’s set of LEGOs. Each meeting will have a new theme or challenge. Great for kids in grades K-5. Registration required.

Upcoming

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Registration Required

Upcoming

Library Branch: Johnston Public Library

Room: Story Time Room

Age Group: Kids

Program Type: JPL Summer Reading, Play & Learn

Registration Required

Event Details:

LEGO Club provides a fun atmosphere where children can learn, build and play with the library’s set of LEGOs. Each meeting will have a new theme or challenge. Great for kids in grades K-5. Registration required.

Nature Explorers with Neal Smith Wildlife Refuge

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am

Story Time Room at Johnston Public Library

Program Type:

JPL Summer Reading, Play & Learn

Age Group:

Kids

Join us for an interactive exploration of wildlife around our very own library! A presenter from Neal Smith Wildlife Refuge will be here to talk to kids about our local flora and fauna. Recommended for kids in PreK-5th grade.

Upcoming

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Registration Required

Upcoming

Library Branch: Johnston Public Library

Room: Story Time Room

Age Group: Kids

Program Type: JPL Summer Reading, Play & Learn

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us for an interactive exploration of wildlife around our very own library! A presenter from Neal Smith Wildlife Refuge will be here to talk to kids about our local flora and fauna. Recommended for kids in PreK-5th grade.

Disclaimer(s)

The Johnston Public Library will be closed on Friday, December 25, 2026 in observance of Christmas.

The library will re-open Saturday, December 26, 2026 with regular hours.

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Accompanying Adults

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Accompanying Adults - Ages 9 and under

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Accompanying Adults