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Rhythm & Rhymes: A Musical Playtime

10:30am - 11:30am
Story Time Room
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Play & Learn
Event Details:
Rhythm and Rhymes is a passive, musical play time for children and their caregivers to explore sounds through instruments, toys, and other materials. Perfect for ages 2-5, but all ages welcome.  *A Terrific Tuesday Program ...
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Dungeons and Dragons

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teen Space
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:
Beginners and experienced adventurers welcome! Bring a character or use one of our premade characters. We will meet monthly. 6th-12th grade. Registration required. ...
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Toddler Time

10:00am - 11:00am
Story Time Room
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Story Hours

Join us for a high energy, interactive storytime for toddlers! We'll sing, dance, read stories, and then we will get out some toys for a playtime afterwards. Great for ages 1-3. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Mario Kart Tournament

3:30pm - 4:00pm
Teen Space
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:
Let's go! Every Wednesday in the Teen Space, test your driving and Koopa shell dodging skills in our Mario Kart Tournament. Prizes for the top finishers! 6th grade and up. ...
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming

 

Every Wednesday in the JPL Teen Space, kids in 6th grade and up can compete against each other in a Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament. There will be fabulous prizes for the winners!

This event is in the "Kids" group.

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

 

Bouncing Babies story hour includes rhymes, songs, bounces and books just right for your little one! Build your baby's foundation for lifelong reading and learning with this engaging story time. Great for babies ages 6 months-18 months.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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. mail 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 Long Bright River by Liz Moore. ...
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Archive Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:
6th - 12th grade students can receive free tutoring and homework help from the Johnston High School National Honor Society Tutoring Committee members. Assistance will be provided in all core curriculum areas - Science, Mathematics, Social Studie...
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Kahoot! Anime Trivia Challenge Club

4:00pm - 4:30pm
Teen Space
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Entertainment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:
Compete against other anime fans for fabulous prizes at JPL's Kahoot! Anime Trivia Challenge!  Each week we'll feature trivia questions about a different anime series as well as sample a fun snack from Japan. Bring a device to participate or bor...
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Comics Club: Bad Guys

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Story Time Room
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Do you like comics? Graphic novels? Manga? In this 3-5 grade book club, kids can read any book from that month's series and then meet to discuss it and learn how to draw the characters! This club meets monthly, and you can join at any time. Registration is required. 

This month, we will be talking about the Bad Guys series by Aaron Blabey, and learning how to draw different characters form the series.  ...
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Dragon Ball FighterZ Tournament

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Space
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:
Join us for a Dragon Ball FighterZ throw down every Thursday in the Teen Space! Choose a team of three fighters from the game’s 44 characters and battle it out to become the champion! The tournament will be a one-round, single-elimination tournament ...
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Board Game Club

6:00pm - 7:30pm
West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:
Do you love board games? Looking to meet some fellow board game enthusiasts? Join us at JPL’s Teen Board Game Club where each month, we’ll introduce you to a new game and teach you how to play it. Snacks and drinks will be provided. This program is f...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Everyday English

6:30pm - 7:45pm
Archive Room
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Archive Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ESL
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Adult ESL is an ongoing program designed for English language learners. 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 Peg 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.

Can You Find It?

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth Services Area
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Youth Services Area
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Play & Learn
Join us for a fun Scavenger Hunt throughout the Youth Services Area. Win a prize after finding all 10 themed items. For all ages.
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Story Time Together

10:00am - 10:30am
Story Time Room
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Story Hours

Interact with your child as we use books, songs, music, finger plays, and flannel boards to build early literacy skills. Designed for children from 18 months through preschool and their caregivers.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Story Time Together

1:00pm - 1:30pm
Story Time Room
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Story Hours

Interact with your child as we use books, songs, music, finger plays, and flannel boards to build early literacy skills. Designed for children from 18 months through preschool and their caregivers.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Little Bookworms

4:15pm - 5:00pm
Story Time Room
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:
Kids in grades K-2 can join us each month to enjoy a snack and a book from a beginning reader series read aloud with corresponding activities and crafts! For children ages 8 and under, a parent or caregiver is required to remain inside of the library...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Let's Talk English Conversation Group

6:30pm - 7:45pm
Archive Room
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Archive Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ESL
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8

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 Peg 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 "Kids" group.

Play-Doh Power

10:30am - 11:30am
Story Time Room
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Play & Learn

A variety of Play-Doh, tools, and mats will all be available during this program as well as information for parents on the benefits of using Play-Doh during regular play time. Perfect for ages 2-5, but all ages are welcome! A Terrific Tuesday Program.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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 One Day by Gene Weingarten. ...
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Tuesday Night Book Club: 8th - 12th Grade

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen Space
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:
Tuesday Night Book Club is a book club with a monthly theme instead of a monthly book! Read any book you want that fits the theme and share it with the group. It's a great way to hang out with other bookish people and get great recommendations to add...
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Toddler Time

10:00am - 11:00am
Story Time Room
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Story Hours

Join us for a high energy, interactive storytime for toddlers! We'll sing, dance, read stories, and then we will get out some toys for a playtime afterwards. Great for ages 1-3. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Mario Kart Tournament

3:30pm - 4:00pm
Teen Space
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:
Let's go! Every Wednesday in the Teen Space, test your driving and Koopa shell dodging skills in our Mario Kart Tournament. Prizes for the top finishers! 6th grade and up. ...
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming

 

Every Wednesday in the JPL Teen Space, kids in 6th grade and up can compete against each other in a Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament. There will be fabulous prizes for the winners!