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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

Iowa Hands & Voices Planning Retreat

9:00am - 5:00pm
Archive Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Archive Room
Purpose of Meeting
Iowa Hands & Voices is a non profit organization serving families of children who are deaf or hard of hearing. The meeting will be used for strategic planning for the organization and planning family activities for the upcoming year. ...

JPL's Summer Discovery Bookmark Contest

9:00am - 8:00pm
Johnston Public Library
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Johnston Public Library
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies
Event Details:
Design a bookmark using the theme JPL's Summer Discovery. Entries are due on Sunday, April 30th. One winner will be chosen by a select group of library staff in each of five groups: Preschool-Grade 2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-7, Grades 8-12, and adults. ...

Study Room 2

9:45am - 11:00am
Study Room 2
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Study Room 2

Bike Maintenance Workshop with the Street Collective Program

10:30am - 11:30am
Large Meeting Room
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:
Join the DSM Street Collective for a trailside repair class where we’ll cover how to change a tube, repair your chain, and other common problems that strike when you’re out riding the bike path.   What you’ll need to bring:    ...

Disclaimer(s)

Older Children Welcome with Parents

Kids in grades 6 and up are welcome to attend this event with a parent or guardian. Both guardian and child will need to be registered and both parties can bring their bikes to the workshop. 

Study Room 1

11:00am - 4:00pm
Study Room 1
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Study Room 1

Study Room 3

11:30am - 12:30pm
Study Room 3
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Study Room 3

Girl Scout Troop 771

1:30pm - 3:00pm
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)

Tech Help W/ Teens

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Whisper Room
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Whisper Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Event Details:
Not really sure how to use Microsoft Word? Having troubles finding that app you downloaded on your iPad? Has it just been FOREVER since you have used a computer? Tech Help with Teens is designed just for you! Drop by JPL for free one-on-one help with...

JPL's Summer Discovery Bookmark Contest

9:00am - 8:00pm
Johnston Public Library
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Johnston Public Library
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies
Event Details:
Design a bookmark using the theme JPL's Summer Discovery. Entries are due on Sunday, April 30th. One winner will be chosen by a select group of library staff in each of five groups: Preschool-Grade 2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-7, Grades 8-12, and adults. ...

Sensory Spaces

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Story Time Room
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Play & Learn
Event Details:
Sensory Spaces are Metro area libraries offering special hours for members of the public who appreciate a sensory-friendly environment. While individuals and families with special needs are welcome at our libraries during regular hours, these sensory...

Create a Craft

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth Services Area
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Youth Services Area
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies

 

Come to the library to make a fun craft. All supplies are provided, no registration is necessary for this drop-in craft time. Kits will be available for those wanting to take the craft home.

Sunday Card Crafting Club

1:30pm - 3:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:
Join Dreama Deskins on the first Sunday of every month beginning at 1:30pm to explore paper card making. Dreama and her team will have a monthly topical card prepped and ready for you to assemble on site with your own unique brand of creativity. The ...

Study Room 1

9:00am - 12:00pm
Study Room 1
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Study Room 1

JPL's Summer Discovery Bookmark Contest

9:00am - 8:00pm
Johnston Public Library
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Johnston Public Library
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies
Event Details:
Design a bookmark using the theme JPL's Summer Discovery. Entries are due on Sunday, April 30th. One winner will be chosen by a select group of library staff in each of five groups: Preschool-Grade 2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-7, Grades 8-12, and adults. ...

Story Time Together

9:30am - 10:00am
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

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.

Study Room 3

10:00am - 11:30am
Study Room 3
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Study Room 3

Board Orientation

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Archive Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Archive Room

Des Moines Cycle Club - POTP

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Large Meeting Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting
Peddle Off the Pounds Program of Des Moines Cycle Club Meeting.  ...

Let's Talk English Conversation Group

6:30pm - 7:45pm
Southeast Corner
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Southeast Corner
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ESL

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 Peg at esol@johnstonlibrary.org for sign-in information. The program is free and no registration is required.

GS Troop 00351 Meeting

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Archive Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Archive Room
Purpose of Meeting
Monthly Troop Meeting...