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INVOICE - Store Director Meeting

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 9:15am - 3:30pm
Archive Room at Johnston Public Library
Archive Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Archive Room
Event Flyer

Bouncing Babies

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Story Time Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Story Hours
Age Group:
Kids
Bouncing Babies:

👶 Big fun for your littlest learner! 💕Build your baby's foundation for lifelong reading and learning with this engaging story time. Story time will be followed by a open play time ...

Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Story Hours

👶 Big fun for your littlest learner! 💕

Build your baby's foundation for lifelong reading and learning with this engaging story time. Story time will be followed by a open play time for you and your little one. Great for babies ages 6 months-18 months.

Study Room 3

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:30pm
Study Room 3 at Johnston Public Library
Study Room 3
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Study Room 3

Copy of Help Desk Appointment

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Whisper Room at Johnston Public Library
Whisper Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Whisper Room
Event Flyer

Anime Club

Thursday, January 29, 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
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! 

Event Flyer

Kids Crochet: Part 2

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Story Time Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
Kids

🧶 Get hooked on creativity! 🧵✨

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

🧶 Get hooked on creativity! 🧵✨

Study Room 1

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Study Room 1 at Johnston Public Library
Study Room 1
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Study Room 1
Event Flyer

Everyday English

Thursday, January 29, 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
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.

Eagle Scouts Troop 96

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 6:45pm - 7:45pm
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)
Holiday Light Recycling with Metro Waste Authority. Image of holiday lights.

Holiday Light Recycling

All Day
Johnston Public Library at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Home & Garden, Other
Age Group:
All Ages

Taking down those holiday decorations and wondering where you can dispose of old or broken lights? JPL has partnered with Metro Waste Authority to offer a holiday lights drop-off at the library! 

Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Johnston Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Home & Garden, Other
Event Details:

Taking down those holiday decorations and wondering where you can dispose of old or broken lights? JPL has partnered with Metro Waste Authority to offer a holiday lights drop-off at the library! 

Study Room 4

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 9:15am - 1:15pm
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

Health and wellness lecture

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large) at Johnston Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Health and wellness homeschool event to teach the kids about basic first aid and overall wellness.

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

Health and wellness homeschool event to teach the kids about basic first aid and overall wellness.

Greater Des Moines Community Band Board of Directors

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Archive Room at Johnston Public Library
Archive Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Archive Room
Event Flyer

Can You Find It?

Sunday, February 1, 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.

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.

Mentorship Inc

Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Archive Room at Johnston Public Library
Archive Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Archive Room
Event Flyer

Sunday Card Crafting Club

Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Large Meeting Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults

Join Dreama Deskins on the first Sunday of every month beginning at 1:30pm to explore paper card making.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Dreama Deskins on the first Sunday of every month beginning at 1:30pm to explore paper card making.

SGI Meeting

Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Story Time Room at Johnston Public Library
Story Time Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Story Time Room

JPL Help Desk

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Whisper Room at Johnston Public Library
Whisper Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Whisper Room

Study Room 3

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Study Room 3 at Johnston Public Library
Study Room 3
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Study Room 3
Event Flyer

Kids Chocolate Factory

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Large Meeting Room at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking & Food
Age Group:
Kids

🍫Be a chocolatier and make your own chocolate bar!😋  

Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Cooking & Food
Event Details:

🍫Be a chocolatier and make your own chocolate bar!😋  

Disclaimer(s)

Drop-In Event

This is a drop-in program—no registration required. Feel free to come and go anytime between the listed start and end times.

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. 

Admin Team Meeting

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Archive Room at Johnston Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Admin team meeting

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

Admin team meeting

Event Flyer

No School Nostalgia: Movie & Craft

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:45pm
Teen Space at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens

Be a kid again! Watch Big Hero 6 and make Shrinky Dink keychains, jewelry, pins, and more! Snacks provided!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Be a kid again! Watch Big Hero 6 and make Shrinky Dink keychains, jewelry, pins, and more! Snacks provided!

Event Flyer

School's Out: Extended Teen Space Hours

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Space at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens

School’s out and the Teen Space is open all afternoon!
Stop by JPL anytime between 1:00–6:00 pm to hang out, play video games, make art, and more.

Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

School’s out and the Teen Space is open all afternoon!
Stop by JPL anytime between 1:00–6:00 pm to hang out, play video games, make art, and more.

Event Flyer

Jackbox Games

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Space at Johnston Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens

Drop by the Teen Space for a fun afternoon of Jackbox Games. From quick-draw battles to hilarious quizzes and bluffing games, Jackbox is a collection of interactive party games you play using your phone or other device as a controller.

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

Drop by the Teen Space for a fun afternoon of Jackbox Games. From quick-draw battles to hilarious quizzes and bluffing games, Jackbox is a collection of interactive party games you play using your phone or other device as a controller.