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This event is in the "Adults" group

Let's Talk English Conversation Group

6:30pm–7:45pm
Adults
Archive Room
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Archive Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: JPL Summer Reading, ESL
Registration Required

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 "Kids" group

Move & Groove

10:00am–10:30am
Kids
Large Meeting Room
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: JPL Summer Reading, Health & Wellness, Story Hours

🎵 Shake Up Your Story Time! 📖

Get ready to sing, dance, and move to the music at a story time that will get you and your kids up on your feet! This is a high-energy story time for kids of all ages.

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Accompanying Adults - Ages 9 and under

Children ages 9 and under must be accompanied by an adult for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Everyday English

6:30pm–7:45pm
Adults
Archive Room
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Archive Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: JPL Summer Reading, ESL
Registration Required

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

Thursday Night Book Club

6:30pm–7:45pm
Adults
Southeast Corner
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Southeast Corner
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, JPL Summer Reading

 

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.org for info about picking up a book club book and to be added to the email list.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Lunchtime Lit Book Club

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adults
Archive Room
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Archive Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, JPL Summer Reading

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.org for info about picking up a book club book and to be added to the email list.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Let's Talk English Conversation Group

6:30pm–7:45pm
Adults
Archive Room
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Archive Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: JPL Summer Reading, ESL
Registration Required

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

Everyday English

6:30pm–7:45pm
Adults
Archive Room
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Archive Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: JPL Summer Reading, ESL
Registration Required

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

Let's Talk English Conversation Group

6:30pm–7:45pm
Adults
Archive Room
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Archive Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: JPL Summer Reading, ESL
Registration Required

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

Everyday English

6:30pm–7:45pm
Adults
Archive Room
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Archive Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: JPL Summer Reading, ESL
Registration Required

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.

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Johnston Public Library
Description:

The Johnston Public Library will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026 in observance of Labor Day.

The library will re-open Tuesday, September 8, 2026 with regular hours. 

Branches:
Johnston Public Library
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The Johnston Public Library will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 in observance of Veteran's Day.

The library will re-open Thursday, November 12, 2026 with regular hours. 

Branches:
Johnston Public Library
Description:

The Johnston Public Library will be closing early at 5:00PM on Wednesday, November 25, 2026 in observance of Thanksgiving. 

The library will re-open Saturday, November 28, 2026 with regular hours. 

Branches:
Johnston Public Library
Description:

The Johnston Public Library will be closed on Thursday, November 26, 2026 in observance of Thanksgiving. 

The library will re-open Saturday, November 28, 2026 with regular hours. 

Branches:
Johnston Public Library
Description:

The Johnston Public Library will be closed on Friday, November 27, 2026 in observance of Thanksgiving. 

The library will re-open Saturday, November 28, 2026 with regular hours. 

Branches:
Johnston Public Library
Description:

The Johnston Public Library will be closed on Thursday, December 24, 2026 in observance of Christmas Eve. 

The library will re-open Saturday, December 26, 2026 with regular hours. 

Branches:
Johnston Public Library
Description:

The Johnston Public Library will be closed on Friday, December 25, 2026 in observance of Christmas. 

The library will re-open Saturday, December 26, 2026 with regular hours.