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Arts & Snacks

4:00pm–5:00pm
Kids
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! This is a drop-in event and no registration is required. 

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.

LEGO® Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Kids
Story Time Room
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Play & Learn
Registration Required
Event Details:

LEGO Club provides a fun atmosphere where children can learn, build and play with the library’s set of LEGOs. Each meeting will have a new theme or challenge. Great for kids in grades K-5. Registration required. 

Book Bites

4:30pm–5:00pm
Kids
East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Cooking & Food, Story Hours
Registration Required
Event Details:

Take a bite! Try something new! In this yummy storytime, we will be taste-testing foods and reading stories about how they are made. Kids in grades K-5 must register to attend.

This month, we will be taste-testing...TBD

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults - Ages 9 and under

Children ages 9 and under must be accompanied by an adult for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. 

Library is Closed for Memorial Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Johnston Public Library
Description:

The Johnston Public Library will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026 in observance of Memorial Day. 

The library will re-open Tuesday, May 26, 2026 with regular hours. 

Superhero BINGO

11:00am–12:00pm
Kids
Large Meeting Room
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

⭐It's a bird! It's a plane! It's BINGO! ⭐

Disclaimer(s)

Drop-In Event

This is a drop-in program—no registration required. Feel free to come and go anytime between the listed start and end times.

Accompanying Adults - Ages 9 and under

Children ages 9 and under must be accompanied by an adult for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. 

Library is Closed for Independence Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Johnston Public Library
Description:

The Johnston Public Library will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2026 in observance of Independence Day. 

The library will re-open Sunday, July 5, 2026 with regular hours. 

Library is Closed for Independence Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Johnston Public Library
Description:

The Johnston Public Library will be closed on Saturday, July 4, 2026 in observance of Independence Day. 

The library will re-open Sunday, July 5, 2026 with regular hours. 

Library is Closed for Labor Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Johnston Public Library
Description:

The Johnston Public Library will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026 in observance of Labor Day.

The library will re-open Tuesday, September 8, 2026 with regular hours. 

Library is Closed for Veteran's Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Johnston Public Library
Description:

The Johnston Public Library will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 in observance of Veteran's Day.

The library will re-open Thursday, November 12, 2026 with regular hours. 

Library is Closing Early at 5:00pm for Thanksgiving

5:00pm–8:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Johnston Public Library
Description:

The Johnston Public Library will be closing early at 5:00PM on Wednesday, November 25, 2026 in observance of Thanksgiving. 

The library will re-open Saturday, November 28, 2026 with regular hours. 

Library is Closed for Thanksgiving

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Johnston Public Library
Description:

The Johnston Public Library will be closed on Thursday, November 26, 2026 in observance of Thanksgiving. 

The library will re-open Saturday, November 28, 2026 with regular hours. 

Library is Closed for Thanksgiving

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Johnston Public Library
Description:

The Johnston Public Library will be closed on Friday, November 27, 2026 in observance of Thanksgiving. 

The library will re-open Saturday, November 28, 2026 with regular hours. 

Library is Closed for Christmas Eve

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Johnston Public Library
Description:

The Johnston Public Library will be closed on Thursday, December 24, 2026 in observance of Christmas Eve. 

The library will re-open Saturday, December 26, 2026 with regular hours. 

Library is Closed for Christmas

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Johnston Public Library
Description:

The Johnston Public Library will be closed on Friday, December 25, 2026 in observance of Christmas. 

The library will re-open Saturday, December 26, 2026 with regular hours.