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Study Room 3

2:00pm - 6:00pm
Study Room 3
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Study Room 3
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Everyday English

6:30pm - 7:45pm
Southeast Corner
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Southeast Corner
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 trained volunteers and 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

11:00am - 12:00pm
Study Room 3
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Study Room 3
This event is in the "Kids" group.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Sunday Card Crafting Club

1:30pm - 3:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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 ...
This event is in the "Kids" group.

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.

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.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

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.

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.

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
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Dungeons and Dragons 101: Session 1

11:00am - 12:00pm
Teen Space
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:
Have you always wanted to play D&D, but didn’t know where to start? Sign up for a 1 hour time slot to meet with a D&D expert to learn the basics of the game and create a character. Registration required. 6th gr. & up.   ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Healthy Living for Brain and Body with Alzheimer's Association

11:30am - 12:30pm
Large Meeting Room
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Presentations
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:
Join Marcia Dicks, Volunteer Community Educator for Alzheimer’s Association of Iowa, for a JPL Lunch and Learn full of science-based information about taking care of our brains and bodies. Marcia will provide research on sleep health, physical activi...
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Dungeons and Dragons 101: Session 2

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Teen Space
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Have you always wanted to play D&D, but didn’t know where to start? Sign up for a 1 hour time slot to meet with a D&D expert to learn the basics of the game and create a character. Registration required. 6th gr. & up.   ...
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Dungeons and Dragons 101: Session 3

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Teen Space
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:
Have you always wanted to play D&D, but didn’t know where to start? Sign up for a 1 hour time slot to meet with a D&D expert to learn the basics of the game and create a character. Registration required. 6th gr. & up.   ...
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Dungeons and Dragons 101: Session 4

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen Space
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:
Have you always wanted to play D&D, but didn’t know where to start? Sign up for a 1 hour time slot to meet with a D&D expert to learn the basics of the game and create a character. Registration required. 6th gr. & up.   ...

Barony of Coeur d'Ennui

5:30pm - 7:45pm
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
Weekly meeting/business meeting...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

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.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Story Stroll

All Day
Johnston Public Library
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Johnston Public Library
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Entertainment

 

Join us for a self-guided Story Stroll! Families will enjoy strolling along sidewalks near the library while reading a picture book which is displayed on posts along the sidewalk. For all ages.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Chalk Play

10:30am - 11:15am
Patio
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Patio
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Play & Learn
Event Details:
Help us make our sidewalk and patio beautiful! We will provide the chalk and stencils, you provide the creativity!  *Weather permitting Part of the 2023 Summer Library Program.        ...

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.

Tutoring

12:00pm - 12:30pm
Study Room 4
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Study Room 4

Study Room 3

2:30pm - 4:00pm
Study Room 3
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Study Room 3
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Tuesday: Totally Rad Retro Decades Kick-off Party

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Entertainment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 58
Event Details:
Celebrate the start of summer reading! We’re bringing back the 70’s, 80’s, and 90’s! Visit the Cupcake Wars Snack Bar, make your own lava lamp, play retro (and current!) video games on the big screen, get signed up for the Summer Reading Challenge, a...

Candeo Futures Planning

9:00am - 3:30pm
Archive Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Archive Room
Purpose of Meeting
Strategic Planning...
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Wacky Water Play

10:00am - 11:00am
Patio
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Patio
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Play & Learn
Event Details:
Beat the heat at the library with some fun water play! Join us for fun water play stations on the JPL Outdoor Patio! Great for all ages! ...