This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 27 2024 Sun NaNoWriMo Kickoff Party 2:00pm - 4:00pm Adults Large Meeting Room This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 27 2024 Sun NaNoWriMo Kickoff 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: Get excited, talk to other National Novel Month writers and gather a support system at the National Novel Writing Month Kick-Off Event at Johnston Public Library, sponsored by the Central Iowa Authors Group.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 28 2024 Mon Adult ESL Classes on Break in September & October 6:30pm - 7:45pm Adults Archive Room This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 28 2024 Mon Adult ESL Classes on Break in September & October 6:30pm - 7:45pm Archive Room Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Archive Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: ESL Event Details: Johnston Public Library Adult English Language Learning classes will be taking a break during the months of September and October to accommodate a staffing transition. Both of JPL's Adult English Language Learning classes will resume in November.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 29 2024 Tue Well Red Book Club 6:45pm - 7:45pm Adults Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 29 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 The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 31 2024 Thu Adult ESL Classes on Break in September & October 6:30pm - 7:45pm Adults Archive Room This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 31 2024 Thu Adult ESL Classes on Break in September & October 6:30pm - 7:45pm Archive Room Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Archive Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: ESL Event Details: Johnston Public Library Adult English Language Learning classes will be taking a break during the months of September and October to accommodate a staffing transition. Both of JPL's Adult English Language Learning classes will resume in November.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 1 - 2 2024 Write All Night at Johnston Public Library 11/01/2024 @ 5:30pm - 11/02/2024 @ 12:00am Adults Large Meeting Room This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 1 - 2 2024 Write All Night at Johnston Public Library 11/01/2024 @ 5:30pm - 11/02/2024 @ 12:00am Large Meeting Room Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Other Event Details: Are you working on the next great American novel, or just working on meeting the deadline for your next term paper? Come to the library after hours for some uninterrupted writing time.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 3 2024 Sun Sunday Card Crafting Club 1:30pm - 3:00pm Adults Large Meeting Room Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 3 2024 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. Nov 4 2024 Mon Let's Talk Conversation Program 6:30pm - 7:45pm Adults Archive Room This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 4 2024 Mon Let's Talk Conversation Program 6:30pm - 7:45pm Archive Room Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Archive Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: ESL 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 7 2024 Thu Everyday English 6:30pm - 7:45pm Adults Archive Room This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 7 2024 Thu Everyday English 6:30pm - 7:45pm Archive Room Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Archive Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: ESL 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 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 9 2024 Sat Cookie Cravings with Lois Carpenter 10:30am - 11:30am Adults Large Meeting Room Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 9 2024 Sat Cookie Cravings with Lois Carpenter 10:30am - 11:30am Large Meeting Room Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Cooking & Food, Presentations Registration Required Seats Remaining: 40 Event Details: Join us for a fun-filled baking class. Our fave food editor Lois Carpenter will demonstrate several of her all-time-best holiday cookies—perfect for enjoying yourself or gifting.
Nov 11 2024 Mon Library Closed for Veterans' Day All Day Closing Nov 11 2024 Mon Closing Library Closed for Veterans' Day All Day Branches: Johnston Public Library Description: JPL is closed for Veterans' Day on Monday, November 11, 2024.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 14 2024 Thu Everyday English 6:30pm - 7:45pm Adults Archive Room This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 14 2024 Thu Everyday English 6:30pm - 7:45pm Archive Room Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Archive Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: ESL 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 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 14 2024 Thu Thursday Night Book Club 6:30pm - 7:45pm Adults Southeast Corner This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 14 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 Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 18 2024 Mon Let's Talk Conversation Program 6:30pm - 7:45pm Adults Archive Room This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 18 2024 Mon Let's Talk Conversation Program 6:30pm - 7:45pm Archive Room Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Archive Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: ESL 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 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 This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 21 2024 Thu Everyday English 6:30pm - 7:45pm Archive Room Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Archive Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: ESL 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 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 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 Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Presentations Registration Required Seats Remaining: 40 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 Conversation Program 6:30pm - 7:45pm Adults Archive Room This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 25 2024 Mon Let's Talk Conversation Program 6:30pm - 7:45pm Archive Room Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Archive Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: ESL 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 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 4:00pm for Thanksgiving 4:00pm - 8:00pm Closing Nov 27 2024 Wed Closing Library is Closing Early at 4:00pm for Thanksgiving 4:00pm - 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 Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 1 2024 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. Dec 2 2024 Mon Let's Talk Conversation Program 6:30pm - 7:45pm Adults Archive Room This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 2 2024 Mon Let's Talk Conversation Program 6:30pm - 7:45pm Archive Room Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Archive Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: ESL 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 This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 5 2024 Thu Everyday English 6:30pm - 7:45pm Archive Room Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Archive Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: ESL 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 Library Staff at esol@johnstonlibrary.org for sign-in information. Classes are free and registration is not required, but is appreciated.