This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 21 2024 Thu Lunchtime Lit Book Club 12:00pm - 1:00pm Adults Archive Room This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 21 2024 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.com for info about picking up a book club book and to be added to the email list. This month's book is Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane by Lisa See.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 21 2024 Thu Everyday English 6:30pm - 7:45pm Adults Archive Room Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 21 2024 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 Seats Remaining: Unlimited 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 "Adults" group. Nov 23 2024 Sat Homemade-ish: Essential Oil Bath Salts 10:30am - 11:30am Adults Large Meeting Room Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 23 2024 Sat Homemade-ish: Essential Oil Bath Salts 10:30am - 11:30am Large Meeting Room Open Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Presentations Registration Required Seats Remaining: 8 Event Details: If you’re looking for a fun craft that makes a fabulous holiday gift for coworkers, teachers, and pals, we’ve got you covered!
This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 25 2024 Mon Let's Talk English Conversation Group 6:30pm - 7:45pm Adults Archive Room Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 25 2024 Mon Let's Talk English Conversation Group 6:30pm - 7:45pm Archive Room Open Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Archive Room 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 Library Staff at esol@johnstonlibrary.org for sign-in information. The program is free and no registration is required, but is appreciated.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 26 2024 Tue NaNoWriMo Write-In 6:00pm - 8:00pm Adults Archive Room This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 26 2024 Tue NaNoWriMo Write-In 6:00pm - 8:00pm Archive Room Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Archive Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies Event Details: Central Iowa Authors Inkwell group will be in the Archive Room doing timed writing sprints as part of National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), where they work towards the goal of 50k words in November. All are welcome.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 26 2024 Tue Well Red Book Club 6:45pm - 7:45pm Adults Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 26 2024 Tue Well Red Book Club 6:45pm - 7:45pm Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: Join the Johnston Public Library's Well Red Book Club that meets on the last Tuesday of every month. Join the Well Red Book Club that meets at Pagliai's Pizza in Johnston. Come for the book, come for the conversation, come for a glass of wine or beer. This month's book is Many Hands Make Light Work by Cheryl Stritzel McCarthy.
Nov 27 2024 Wed Library is Closing Early at 5:00pm for Thanksgiving 5:00pm - 8:00pm Closing Nov 27 2024 Wed Closing Library is Closing Early at 5:00pm for Thanksgiving 5:00pm - 8:00pm Branches: Johnston Public Library Description: JPL is closing early for Thanksgiving on Wednesday, November 27, 2024.
Nov 28 2024 Thu Library Closed for Thanksgiving All Day Closing Nov 28 2024 Thu Closing Library Closed for Thanksgiving All Day Branches: Johnston Public Library Description: JPL is closed for Thanksgiving on Thursday, November 28, 2024.
Nov 29 2024 Fri Library Closed for Thanksgiving All Day Closing Nov 29 2024 Fri Closing Library Closed for Thanksgiving All Day Branches: Johnston Public Library Description: JPL is closed for Thanksgiving on Friday, November 29, 2024.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 1 2024 Sun Sunday Card Crafting Club 1:30pm - 3:00pm Adults Large Meeting Room Closed Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 1 2024 Sun Sunday Card Crafting Club 1:30pm - 3:00pm Large Meeting Room Closed 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 2 2024 Mon Let's Talk English Conversation Group 6:30pm - 7:45pm Adults Archive Room Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 2 2024 Mon Let's Talk English Conversation Group 6:30pm - 7:45pm Archive Room Open Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Archive Room 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 Library Staff at esol@johnstonlibrary.org for sign-in information. The program is free and no registration is required, but is appreciated.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 5 2024 Thu Everyday English 6:30pm - 7:45pm Adults Archive Room Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 5 2024 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 Seats Remaining: Unlimited 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 "Adults" group. Dec 7 2024 Sat NaNoWriMo Wrap-Up Party 2:00pm - 4:00pm Adults Large Meeting Room This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 7 2024 Sat NaNoWriMo Wrap-Up Party 2:00pm - 4:00pm Large Meeting Room Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Other Event Details: Wrap-up your National Novel Writing Month accomplishments with other NaNoWriMo writers at this culminating event party.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 9 2024 Mon Let's Talk English Conversation Group 6:30pm - 7:45pm Adults Archive Room Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 9 2024 Mon Let's Talk English Conversation Group 6:30pm - 7:45pm Archive Room Open Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Archive Room 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 Library Staff at esol@johnstonlibrary.org for sign-in information. The program is free and no registration is required, but is appreciated.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 11 2024 Wed Mini Book Personalized Ornaments 6:00pm - 8:00pm Adults Large Meeting Room Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 11 2024 Wed Mini Book Personalized Ornaments 6:00pm - 8:00pm Large Meeting Room Open Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies Registration Required Seats Remaining: 37 Event Details: Adults, come get crafty with us! We will be creating miniature book ornaments using YOUR favorite books! These ornaments are perfect for decorating your Christmas tree, gifting to friends, or adding a literary touch to your holiday décor.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 12 2024 Thu Everyday English 6:30pm - 7:45pm Adults Archive Room Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 12 2024 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 Seats Remaining: Unlimited 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 "Adults" group. Dec 12 2024 Thu Thursday Night Book Club 6:30pm - 7:45pm Adults Southeast Corner This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 12 2024 Thu Thursday Night Book Club 6:30pm - 7:45pm Southeast Corner Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Southeast Corner Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: Join fellow local book lovers to discuss great books and enjoy lively conversation. Books are available at the Circulation Desk one month in advance while supplies last. Thursday Night Book Club meets in person at JPL and online via Zoom. Email Beth at stevens@johnstonlibrary.com for info about picking up a book club book and to be added to the email list. This month's book is Dictionary of Lost Words by Pip Williams.
This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Dec 14 2024 Sat Johnston Historical Society Museum Holiday Open House 10:00am - 12:00pm Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages Offsite Event This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Dec 14 2024 Sat Johnston Historical Society Museum Holiday Open House 10:00am - 12:00pm Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Other Event Details: The Johnston Historical Society 2024 holiday open house will be at the Museum on Saturday, December 14, from 10 a.m.
This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Dec 14 2024 Sat A Charlie Brown Christmas Concert with the Peter Roberts Band 4:00pm - 5:00pm Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages Johnston Public Library This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Dec 14 2024 Sat A Charlie Brown Christmas Concert with the Peter Roberts Band 4:00pm - 5:00pm Johnston Public Library Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Johnston Public Library Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Performances Event Details: Get ready--the library is going to get loud! Join the Peter Roberts band on a musical exploration of A Charlie Brown Christmas.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 16 2024 Mon Let's Talk English Conversation Group 6:30pm - 7:45pm Adults Archive Room Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 16 2024 Mon Let's Talk English Conversation Group 6:30pm - 7:45pm Archive Room Open Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Archive Room 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 Library Staff at esol@johnstonlibrary.org for sign-in information. The program is free and no registration is required, but is appreciated.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 19 2024 Thu Lunchtime Lit Book Club 12:00pm - 1:00pm Adults Archive Room This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 19 2024 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.com for info about picking up a book club book and to be added to the email list. This month's book is Farmer's Wife by Helen Rebanks.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 19 2024 Thu Everyday English 6:30pm - 7:45pm Adults Archive Room Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 19 2024 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 Seats Remaining: Unlimited 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 "Adults" group. Dec 22 2024 Sun Ultimate Reading Challenge Meet-Up 1:00pm - 2:00pm Adults Archive Room Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 22 2024 Sun Ultimate Reading Challenge Meet-Up 1:00pm - 2:00pm Archive Room Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Archive Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs, Other Registration Required Seats Remaining: 20 Event Details: Come talk about books you love with other book lovers at the Ultimate Reading Challenge December Meet-Up. Join your fellow challenge participants for an afternoon of food, drink, and literary fun!
This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 23 2024 Mon Let's Talk English Conversation Group 6:30pm - 7:45pm Adults Archive Room Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 23 2024 Mon Let's Talk English Conversation Group 6:30pm - 7:45pm Archive Room Open Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Archive Room 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 Library Staff at esol@johnstonlibrary.org for sign-in information. The program is free and no registration is required, but is appreciated.