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Study Room 3

9:00am - 10:00am
Study Room 3
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Study Room 3

Tai Chi with Kristin

9:15am - 10:15am
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 ...

Bouncing Babies

11:00am - 11:30am
Story Time Room
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Story Hours

 

Bouncing Babies story hour includes rhymes, songs, bounces and books just right for your little one! Build your baby's foundation for lifelong reading and learning with this engaging story time. Great for babies ages 6 months-18 months.

Lunchtime Lit Book Club

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Archive Room
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 Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner. ...

Study Room 4

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Study Room 4
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Study Room 4

Tutoring Night Sponsored by Johnston High School NHS

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Archive Room
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Archive Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:
6th - 12th grade students can receive free tutoring and homework help from the Johnston High School National Honor Society Tutoring Committee members. Assistance will be provided in all core curriculum areas - Science, Mathematics, Social Studie...

Kahoot! Anime Trivia Challenge Club

4:00pm - 4:30pm
Teen Space
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Entertainment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:
Compete against other anime fans for fabulous prizes at JPL's Kahoot! Anime Trivia Challenge!  Each week we'll feature trivia questions about a different anime series as well as sample a fun snack from Japan. Bring a device to participate or bor...

Comics Club: The Baby-sitters Club

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Story Time Room
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Do you like comics? Graphic novels? Manga? In this 3-5 grade book club, kids can read any book from that month's series and then meet to discuss it and learn how to draw the characters! This club meets monthly, and you can join at any time. Registration is required. 

This month, we will be talking about The Baby-sitter's Club graphic novel series. Based on the books by Ann M. Martin and updated by various authors and illustrators, including Raina Telgemeier.  ...

Dragon Ball FighterZ Tournament

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Space
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:
Join us for a Dragon Ball FighterZ throw down every Thursday in the Teen Space! Choose a team of three fighters from the game’s 44 characters and battle it out to become the champion! The tournament will be a one-round, single-elimination tournament ...

Library Board Meeting

5:30pm - 7:00pm
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)

Living with Alzheimer's for Caregivers: Early Stage

6:30pm - 7:30pm
West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Presentations
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
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. Join Marcia Dicks, Volunteer Community Educator for Alzheimer’s Association...

Everyday English

6:30pm - 7:45pm
Archive Room
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Archive Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ESL
Registration 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.

Study Room 3

9:00am - 11:00am
Study Room 3
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Study Room 3

CPPC Regional Meeting

9:30am - 3:00pm
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
Community Partnerships for Protecting Children (CPPC) annual regional meeting. CPPC is a community based approach to child Protection efforts. CPPC coordinators in Central Iowa to attend to receive state program updates, hear from speakers/presenter...

Shelly Naughton

9:00am - 12:00pm
Archive Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Archive Room

Let's Spring for Carrot Cake!

10:30am - 11:30am
Large Meeting Room
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cooking & Food, Presentations
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Life’s too short to not eat cake. And here’s one that’s especially fitting for any springtime celebration—a birthday, a brunch or even a shower. Join Lois Carpenter, our fave foodie, who will share tips and tricks to bake and decorate a beautifully l...

TA Collaboration

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Archive Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Archive Room
Purpose of Meeting
We are a group of travel agents who want to collaborate and train together ...

Board in the Library

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Story Time Room
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Gaming

Drop by the Youth Services Area on the third Sunday of every month for life size board games the whole family would enjoy!

International Night

2:30pm - 4:30pm
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
Prepping and planning for the International Night hosted by Waukee school district ...

Study Room 1

9:30am - 3:30pm
Study Room 1
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Study Room 1

Story Time Together

10:00am - 10:30am
Story Time Room
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Story Hours

Interact with your child as we use books, songs, music, finger plays, and flannel boards to build early literacy skills. Designed for children from 18 months through preschool and their caregivers.

Story Time Together

1:00pm - 1:30pm
Story Time Room
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Story Hours

Interact with your child as we use books, songs, music, finger plays, and flannel boards to build early literacy skills. Designed for children from 18 months through preschool and their caregivers.

Little Bookworms

4:15pm - 5:00pm
Story Time Room
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:
Kids in grades K-2 can join us each month to enjoy a snack and a book from a beginning reader series read aloud with corresponding activities and crafts! For children ages 8 and under, a parent or caregiver is required to remain inside of the library...