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September is Hunger Action Month--Donate Now!

All Day 9/1 - 9/30
Johnston Public Library
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Johnston Public Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Cooking & Food, Health & Wellness, Other
Event Details:
September is National Hunger Action Month. Take action! Help those in need in our community by dropping off non-perishable food items and personal health items at Johnston Public Library. At this time the greatest need in the Johnston community is fo...

Study Room 1

9:00am - 11:30am
Study Room 1
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Study Room 1

Marsha Bro

9:00am - 3:00pm
Archive Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Archive Room
Purpose of Meeting
1 on 1 meeting with colleague...

Study Room 4

11:45am - 1:00pm
Study Room 4
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Study Room 4

Study Room 1

9:45am - 11:00am
Study Room 1
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Study Room 1

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
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 ...

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

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.

Story Time Together

10:30am - 11:00am
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.

Study Room 4

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Study Room 4
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Study Room 4

Arts & Snacks

4:15pm - 5:00pm
Story Time Room
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies
Event Details:
We will have hands-on art projects that will spark learning and discovery for kids in K-5 as well as a snack!  ...

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.

Let's Talk English Conversation Group

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

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, but is appreciated.

JHS Madrigal

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Archive Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Archive Room

Starbucks

10:00am - 3:30pm
Archive Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Archive Room
Purpose of Meeting
planning meeting...

Play-Doh Power!

10:30am - 11:30am
Story Time Room
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Play & Learn

A variety of Play-Doh, tools, and mats will all be available during this program as well as information for parents on the benefits of using Play-Doh during regular play time. Perfect for ages 2-5, but all ages are welcome! A Terrific Tuesday 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.

Teen Advisory Board Meeting

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Large Meeting Room
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:
Make a difference at your library! Students in 6th - 12th grade can suggest materials to order, plan programs, and volunteer. Applications can be found online here: goo.gl/JTmF54 ...

Toddler Time

10:00am - 11:00am
Story Time Room
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Story Hours
Event Details:
Join us for a high energy, interactive story time for toddlers! We'll sing, dance, read stories, and then we will get out some toys for a playtime afterwards. Recommended for ages 1-3.  ...

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

12:45pm - 2:15pm
Study Room 3
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Study Room 3

Tech Lab

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Tech Lab
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Tech Lab
Purpose of Meeting
Mark will be scanning slides.  ...

Teen Mario Kart Tournament

3:30pm - 4:00pm
Teen Space
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:
Let's go! Every Wednesday in the Teen Space, test your driving and Koopa shell dodging skills in our Mario Kart Tournament. Prizes for the top finishers! 6th grade and up. ...

Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming

 

Every Wednesday in the JPL Teen Space, kids in 6th grade and up can compete against each other in a Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament. There will be fabulous prizes for the winners!