Jan 15 2026 Thu Study Room 1 9:00am–3:00pm Study Room 1 Jan 15 2026 Thu Study Room 1 9:00am–3:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Study Room 1
Jan 15 2026 Thu Study Room 3 9:00am–3:00pm Study Room 3 Jan 15 2026 Thu Study Room 3 9:00am–3:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Study Room 3
Jan 15 2026 Thu Tech Help 10:00am–11:00am Whisper Room Jan 15 2026 Thu Tech Help 10:00am–11:00am This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Whisper Room Purpose of Meeting Help creating/using email, etc.
This event is in the "Kids" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Bouncing Babies 11:00am–11:30am Kids Story Time Room This event is in the "Kids" group Jan 15 2026 Thu 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 👶 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.
Jan 15 2026 Thu Proctored Test for Fidelis N. 11:00am–2:00pm Study Room 2 Jan 15 2026 Thu Proctored Test for Fidelis N. 11:00am–2:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Study Room 2
Jan 15 2026 Thu Source Allies 11:00am–4:30pm West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large) Jan 15 2026 Thu Source Allies 11:00am–4:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Lunchtime Lit Book Club 12:00pm–1:00pm Adults Archive Room This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 15 2026 Thu 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. Email Beth at stevens@johnstonlibrary.org for info about picking up a book club book and to be added to the email list. This month's book is Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus.
Jan 15 2026 Thu Girl Scout Gold Award working meeting 2:30pm–4:00pm Archive Room Jan 15 2026 Thu Girl Scout Gold Award working meeting 2:30pm–4:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Archive Room Purpose of Meeting Discuss senior award progress
Jan 15 2026 Thu Tech Lab 3:00pm–5:00pm Tech Lab Jan 15 2026 Thu Tech Lab 3:00pm–5:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Tech Lab
This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Anime Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Teens Teen Space Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Anime Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Teen Space Open 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!
This event is in the "Kids" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Doodlerz Art Studio 4:30pm–5:30pm Kids Story Time Room Open Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Doodlerz Art Studio 4:30pm–5:30pm Story Time Room Open Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Story Time Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies Registration Required 🎨 Love to doodle, scribble, paint, and sketch? 🖌️Want to make crafts, practice your art skills, and chill with your friends? Join Doodlerz on the 3rd Thursday of every month. Registration is required for kids in grades 3-5.
Jan 15 2026 Thu Library Board Meeting 5:30pm–7:00pm East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large) Jan 15 2026 Thu Library Board Meeting 5:30pm–7:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Retirement University: Wills and Estate Planning 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large) Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Retirement University: Wills and Estate Planning 6:00pm–7:30pm West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large) Open Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Presentations Registration Required Event Details: Join attorney Joel Hjelmaas, Estate Planning & Elder Law Attorney at Pearson Bollman Law, for a FREE informative and interactive workshop where we will go over...
This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Everyday English 6:30pm–7:45pm Adults Archive Room Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Everyday English 6:30pm–7:45pm Archive Room Open 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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan 16 2026 Fri Holiday Light Recycling All Day All Ages Johnston Public Library This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan 16 2026 Fri Holiday Light Recycling All Day Johnston Public 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!
Jan 16 2026 Fri Tech Lab 9:00am–11:00am Tech Lab Jan 16 2026 Fri Tech Lab 9:00am–11:00am This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Tech Lab Purpose of Meeting digitize cassette tapes
Jan 16 2026 Fri Study Room 3 9:00am–4:00pm Study Room 3 Jan 16 2026 Fri Study Room 3 9:00am–4:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Study Room 3
Jan 16 2026 Fri Study Room 4 10:00am–12:00pm Study Room 4 Jan 16 2026 Fri Study Room 4 10:00am–12:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Study Room 4
Jan 16 2026 Fri Study Room 1 3:00pm–5:00pm Study Room 1 Jan 16 2026 Fri Study Room 1 3:00pm–5:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Study Room 1
This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan 17 2026 Sat Holiday Light Recycling All Day All Ages Johnston Public Library This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan 17 2026 Sat Holiday Light Recycling All Day Johnston Public 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!
Jan 17 2026 Sat Iowa School Counselor Association - Board Meeting 9:00am–4:00pm Archive Room Jan 17 2026 Sat Iowa School Counselor Association - Board Meeting 9:00am–4:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Archive Room Purpose of Meeting We are looking for a community meeting space to hold our quarterly board meetings, with the next one taking place in January.
Jan 17 2026 Sat Study Room 3 10:00am–11:30am Study Room 3 Jan 17 2026 Sat Study Room 3 10:00am–11:30am This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Study Room 3
Jan 17 2026 Sat Townhall for Matt Blake 1:00pm–2:00pm West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large) Jan 17 2026 Sat Townhall for Matt Blake 1:00pm–2:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large) Purpose of Meeting Townhall for Matt Blake
This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 17 2026 Sat VolunTEENS 2:00pm–5:00pm Teens Story Time Room Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 17 2026 Sat VolunTEENS 2:00pm–5:00pm Story Time Room Open Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Story Time Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Other Registration Required Event Details: Are you a student in 8th through 12th grade looking to make a difference in your community? Join our VolunTEEN program at JPL!