This event is in the "Adults" group. Mar 31 2025 Mon Let's Talk English Conversation Group 6:30pm - 7:45pm Adults Archive Room Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Mar 31 2025 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. Apr 2 2025 Wed First-Time Homebuyer Bootcamp 6:00pm - 7:00pm Adults Large Meeting Room Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 2 2025 Wed First-Time Homebuyer Bootcamp 6:00pm - 7:00pm Large Meeting Room Open Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Presentations Registration Required Seats Remaining: 44 Event Details: Join us for an informative first-time homebuyer bootcamp, where local industry experts will share insights about the homebuying process from start to finish.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 3 2025 Thu Everyday English 6:30pm - 7:45pm Adults Archive Room Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 3 2025 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. Apr 5 2025 Sat Kolaches with Lois Carpenter 10:30am - 11:30am Adults Large Meeting Room Waitlist Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 5 2025 Sat Kolaches with Lois Carpenter 10:30am - 11:30am Large Meeting Room Waitlist Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Cooking & Food, Presentations Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Kolaches (pronounced koh-LAH-chees) are sweet, pillowy-soft pastries made by shaping yeast dough around an array of delicious fruit fillings before baking. They were brought to the U.S. by immigrants from Central Europe during the 1800s.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 6 2025 Sun Sunday Card Crafting Club 1:30pm - 3:00pm Adults Large Meeting Room Closed Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 6 2025 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. Apr 7 2025 Mon Let's Talk English Conversation Group 6:30pm - 7:45pm Adults Archive Room Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 7 2025 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. Apr 10 2025 Thu Retirement University: Preserving Assets When Faced With Long Term Care and Medicaid 6:00pm - 7:30pm Adults Large Meeting Room Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 10 2025 Thu Retirement University: Preserving Assets When Faced With Long Term Care and Medicaid 6:00pm - 7:30pm Large Meeting Room Open Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Presentations Registration Required Seats Remaining: 40 Event Details: Many families struggle with the emotional and financial challenges of long-term care, which can put a lifetime of savings at risk. Medicaid can help offset the cost of long-term care, but Medicaid benefits are subject to income and asse
This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 10 2025 Thu Everyday English 6:30pm - 7:45pm Adults Archive Room Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 10 2025 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. Apr 10 2025 Thu Thursday Night Book Club 6:30pm - 7:45pm Adults Southeast Corner This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 10 2025 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 Last Chance Library by Freya Sampson.
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. Apr 12 2025 Sat Kite Building Workshop 2:00pm - 4:00pm Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages Large Meeting Room 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. Apr 12 2025 Sat Kite Building Workshop 2:00pm - 4:00pm Large Meeting Room Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Play & Learn, Sports & Outdoors Event Details: Get ready for the 12th Annual Kites on the Green Festival on Saturday, May 3rd by attending a free Kite Making Workshop on Saturday, April 12th at Johnston Public Library from 2:00pm to 4:00pm.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 14 2025 Mon Let's Talk English Conversation Group 6:30pm - 7:45pm Adults Archive Room Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 14 2025 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. Apr 17 2025 Thu Lunchtime Lit Book Club 12:00pm - 1:00pm Adults Archive Room This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 17 2025 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 Memory of Lavender and Sage by Aimie Runyan.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 17 2025 Thu Everyday English 6:30pm - 7:45pm Adults Archive Room Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 17 2025 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. Apr 17 2025 Thu Silent Book Club 6:30pm - 8:00pm Adults Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 17 2025 Thu Silent Book Club 6:30pm - 8:00pm Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: Looking for a cozy space to read and connect with fellow book lovers? Join the Johnston and Grimes Public Libraries at Silent Book Club! Unlike traditional book clubs, there's no required reading, just bring whatever you’re currently enjoying. Disclaimer(s) Photo/Film Consent By attending this event, you are giving consent for yourself and/or your child(ren) to be photographed/filmed during the event. Your image and likeness may be used to promote future events or for general library publicity.
Apr 20 2025 Sun Library Closed for Easter All Day Closing Apr 20 2025 Sun Closing Library Closed for Easter All Day Branches: Johnston Public Library
This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 21 2025 Mon Let's Talk English Conversation Group 6:30pm - 7:45pm Adults Archive Room Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 21 2025 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. Apr 24 2025 Thu Everyday English 6:30pm - 7:45pm Adults Archive Room Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 24 2025 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. Apr 26 2025 Sat Free Shred Day 9:00am - 12:00pm Adults Library Parking Lot This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 26 2025 Sat Free Shred Day 9:00am - 12:00pm Library Parking Lot Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Library Parking Lot Age Group: Adults Program Type: Other Event Details: Get rid of your old confidential documents in a safe and secure way at Johnston Public Library's free Shred Day.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 28 2025 Mon Let's Talk English Conversation Group 6:30pm - 7:45pm Adults Archive Room Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 28 2025 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. Apr 29 2025 Tue Well Red Book Club 6:45pm - 7:45pm Adults Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 29 2025 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 The Lions of Fifth Avenue by Fiona Davis.
This event is in the "Adults" group. May 1 2025 Thu Everyday English 6:30pm - 7:45pm Adults Archive Room Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. May 1 2025 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 "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 3 2025 Sat Kites on the Green 10:00am - 5:00pm Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages Johnston Commons 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. May 3 2025 Sat Kites on the Green 10:00am - 5:00pm Johnston Commons Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Johnston Commons Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Entertainment, Play & Learn, Sports & Outdoors Event Details: Join us for the 12th annual Kites on the Green festival at Johnston Commons Park on May 3, 2025. This family-fun event will be held in the green space near the Johnston Public Library from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
This event is in the "Adults" group. May 4 2025 Sun Sunday Card Crafting Club 1:30pm - 3:00pm Adults Large Meeting Room Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. May 4 2025 Sun Sunday Card Crafting Club 1:30pm - 3:00pm Large Meeting Room Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies Registration Required Seats Remaining: 36 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. May 5 2025 Mon Let's Talk English Conversation Group 6:30pm - 7:45pm Adults Archive Room Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. May 5 2025 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.