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Teen Summer Volunteer Training

4:00pm - 5:00pm
East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Jobs & Careers
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 58
Event Details:

We need your help this summer! Volunteers will help distribute summer reading materials and prizes.

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: 6

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.

Literacy Bag Prep with Rotary Club

5:30pm - 6:30pm
East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Take & Make
Event Details:

Members of the Johnston Rotary Club will help put together Literacy Bags for this summer's outreach events. 

Dungeons and Dragons

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teen Space
Closed
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.

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.

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!

Teen Summer Volunteer Training

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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: Jobs & Careers
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 55
Event Details:

We need your help this summer! Volunteers will help distribute summer reading materials and prizes. After attending a training session students will receive a link to sign up for times to volunteer.

Kahoot! Anime Trivia Challenge Club

3:30pm - 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.

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!

RESCHEDULED EVENT - Kids Kitchen: Cake Balls

4:30pm - 5:30pm
East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Cooking & Food
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Ready for an afterschool treat? Kids can join our monthly cooking class to learn basic cooking skills and practice following a recipe. Registration is required for this class and is open to kids in elementary school. 

This month, we're making cake balls and DIY sprinkles! 

This event was rescheduled from May 2. The registration is limited.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults - Ages 8 and under

Children ages 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. 

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.

Well Red Book Club

6:45pm - 7:45pm
Offsite Event
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 Alchemist by Paolo Coelho.

Tuesday Night Book Club: 8th - 12th Grade

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen Space
Closed
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.

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.

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!

Kahoot! Anime Trivia Challenge Club

3:30pm - 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.

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!

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.

Level Up Your Burger Game

10:30am - 11:30am
Large Meeting Room
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cooking & Food, Presentations
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Rain or shine, it’s cookout time! And you’ll be the star when you serve one or more of the amazing burger combos, inspired by grilling guru Lois Carpenter.

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.

Pop(!)palooza: Teen Summer Reading Kick-off Party

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Entertainment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 36
Event Details:

Join us for an exciting kickoff to Summer Reading!

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: 6

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.

Story Stroll

All Day
Johnston Public Library
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Johnston Public Library
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Entertainment

 

Join us for a self-guided Story Stroll! Families will enjoy strolling along sidewalks near the library while reading a picture book which is displayed on posts along the sidewalk. For all ages.