This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 3 2025 Mon Let's Talk English Conversation Group 6:30pm - 7:45pm Adults Archive Room Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 3 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. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Feb 6 2025 Thu Our Stories: Beading - A Kenyan Tradition 6:30pm - 7:30pm Adults, All Ages West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large) Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Feb 6 2025 Thu Our Stories: Beading - A Kenyan Tradition 6:30pm - 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, All Ages Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Presentations Registration Required Seats Remaining: 33 Event Details: Beading is a symbol of Kenyan national pride. Intricately beaded necklaces and collars have been worn by women for generations. The beads offer clues to their marital status, health, and even the number of children they have.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 6 2025 Thu Everyday English 6:30pm - 7:45pm Adults Archive Room Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 6 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. Feb 8 2025 Sat Homemade-ish: Egg Decorating and Pocking 10:30am - 11:30am Adults Large Meeting Room Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 8 2025 Sat Homemade-ish: Egg Decorating and Pocking 10:30am - 11:30am Large Meeting Room Open Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies Registration Required Seats Remaining: 25 Event Details: Crafters and wannabe DIY'ers unite: let's make stuff together! Join Jamie Seitz to get your hands dirty and your creativity flowing during this quarterly maker class.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 10 2025 Mon Let's Talk English Conversation Group 6:30pm - 7:45pm Adults Archive Room Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 10 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. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Feb 13 2025 Thu Our Stories: Open Book featuring Abena Sankofa Imhotep and Tone the MoveMaker 6:30pm - 7:30pm Adults, All Ages West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large) Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Feb 13 2025 Thu Our Stories: Open Book featuring Abena Sankofa Imhotep and Tone the MoveMaker 6:30pm - 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, All Ages Program Type: Presentations Registration Required Seats Remaining: 29 Event Details: Imagine a library of stories—not written on pages but told through the lived experiences of people from diverse backgrounds.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 13 2025 Thu Everyday English 6:30pm - 7:45pm Adults Archive Room Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 13 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. Feb 13 2025 Thu Thursday Night Book Club 6:30pm - 7:45pm Adults Southeast Corner This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 13 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 Memory of Lavender and Sage by Aimie Runyan.
Feb 17 2025 Mon Library Closed for Washington's Birthday All Day Closing Feb 17 2025 Mon Closing Library Closed for Washington's Birthday All Day Branches: Johnston Public Library
This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 20 2025 Thu Lunchtime Lit Book Club 12:00pm - 1:00pm Adults Archive Room This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 20 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 Dictionary of Lost Words by Pip Williams.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Feb 20 2025 Thu Our Stories: Intro to Capoeira 6:30pm - 7:30pm Adults, All Ages West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large) Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Feb 20 2025 Thu Our Stories: Intro to Capoeira 6:30pm - 7:30pm West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large) Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large) Age Group: Adults, All Ages Program Type: Health & Wellness, Presentations Registration Required Seats Remaining: 25 Event Details: Capoeira is more than just a form of exercise, it's a blend of fitness, culture, and art.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 20 2025 Thu Everyday English 6:30pm - 7:45pm Adults Archive Room Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 20 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. Feb 22 2025 Sat Read Local Author Fair 2:00pm - 4:00pm Adults Large Meeting Room This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 22 2025 Sat Read Local Author Fair 2:00pm - 4:00pm Large Meeting Room Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Other Event Details: Love local lit? You won’t want to miss the third annual JPL Read Local Author Fair! Stop by for some refreshments then mix and mingle with local authors.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 24 2025 Mon Let's Talk English Conversation Group 6:30pm - 7:45pm Adults Archive Room Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 24 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. Feb 25 2025 Tue Well Red Book Club 6:45pm - 7:45pm Adults Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 25 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 Seven Days of Us by Francesca Hornak.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 27 2025 Thu Ultimate Reading Bedazzle-It Meet-Up 6:00pm - 8:00pm Adults West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large) This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 27 2025 Thu Ultimate Reading Bedazzle-It Meet-Up 6:00pm - 8:00pm West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large) Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Entertainment Event Details: Join us for the first Ultimate Reading Challenge meetup of the year! This is the perfect opportunity to meet fellow book lovers, exchange reading goals, and share the excitement for the year ahead.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 27 2025 Thu Everyday English 6:30pm - 7:45pm Adults Archive Room Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 27 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. Mar 1 2025 Sat Hands-Only CPR and AED Training 10:30am - 11:30am Adults Large Meeting Room Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Mar 1 2025 Sat Hands-Only CPR and AED Training 10:30am - 11:30am Large Meeting Room Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness, Presentations Registration Required Seats Remaining: 25 Event Details: This hands-on informational course, provided by the Iowa Heart Foundation, is designed to equip participants with the essential skills and knowledge to respond effectively in a cardiac emergency.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Mar 2 2025 Sun Sunday Card Crafting Club 1:30pm - 3:00pm Adults Large Meeting Room Waitlist Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Mar 2 2025 Sun Sunday Card Crafting Club 1:30pm - 3:00pm Large Meeting Room Waitlist 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. Mar 6 2025 Thu Crafty Clips: DIY Bookmarks 6:00pm - 7:30pm Adults West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large) Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Mar 6 2025 Thu Crafty Clips: DIY Bookmarks 6:00pm - 7:30pm West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large) Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies Registration Required Seats Remaining: 25 Event Details: Join us for a fun, hands-on class where crafter Sandy Briggs will teach you how to transform everyday paperclips into stylish bookmarks!
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Mar 8 2025 Sat Rosie the Riveters of Iowa 10:30am - 11:30am Adults, All Ages Large Meeting Room Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Mar 8 2025 Sat Rosie the Riveters of Iowa 10:30am - 11:30am Large Meeting Room Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, All Ages Program Type: Presentations Registration Required Seats Remaining: 200 Event Details: Join us for an informational program from author Linda Betsinger McCann about her newest book, Rosie the Riveters of Iowa.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Mar 12 2025 Wed Learn to Crochet: My First Dishcloth 6:00pm - 8:00pm Adults Archive Room Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Mar 12 2025 Wed Learn to Crochet: My First Dishcloth 6:00pm - 8:00pm Archive Room Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Archive Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies Registration Required Seats Remaining: 11 Event Details: Have you always wanted to learn how to crochet, but aren't sure where to start? Join us for this beginner-friendly program, where you'll learn the basics of crochet and leave with your own handmade dishcloth!
This event is in the "Adults" group. Mar 13 2025 Thu Thursday Night Book Club 6:30pm - 7:45pm Adults Southeast Corner This event is in the "Adults" group. Mar 13 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 The Hunter by Tana French.
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. Mar 15 2025 Sat Escape the Hunger Games: Family Edition 10:00am - 10:45am Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages Large Meeting Room Registration 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. Mar 15 2025 Sat Escape the Hunger Games: Family Edition 10:00am - 10:45am Large Meeting Room Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Gaming Registration Required Seats Remaining: 16 Event Details: We are setting up our own Hunger Games themed escape room in the library. You and your team of tributes will have to traverse various challenges, find resources, and survive together to escape.