This event is in the "Teens" group May 7 2026 Thu Anime Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Teens Teen Space Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group May 7 2026 Thu Anime Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Teen Space Open Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Teen Space Age Group: Teens Program Type: Entertainment Registration Required Event Details: Join JPL's Anime Club each week for Japanese snacks, anime trivia, and art projects! All fans welcome!
This event is in the "Adults" group May 7 2026 Thu Everyday English 6:30pm–7:45pm Adults Archive Room Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group May 7 2026 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 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.
May 9 2026 Sat Heartland Stampers 9:00am–12:00pm Archive Room May 9 2026 Sat Heartland Stampers 9:00am–12:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Archive Room Purpose of Meeting card crafting event
This event is in the "Kids" group May 11 - 15 2026 No Story Hours This Week All Day 5/11–5/15 Kids Johnston Public Library This event is in the "Kids" group May 11 - 15 2026 No Story Hours This Week All Day 5/11–5/15 Johnston Public Library Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Johnston Public Library Age Group: Kids Program Type: Story Hours Event Details: No Story Time Together, Terrific Tuesdays, Move & Groove, Toddler Time, or Bouncing Babies. We are on a story time break to get ready for our 2026 Summer Reading Program! Story Time programs will resume on Monday, June 1.
May 11 2026 Mon Admin Team Meeting 1:00pm–2:30pm Archive Room May 11 2026 Mon Admin Team Meeting 1:00pm–2:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Archive Room Purpose of Meeting Admin team meeting
This event is in the "Adults" group May 11 2026 Mon Let's Talk English Conversation Group 6:30pm–7:45pm Adults Archive Room Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group May 11 2026 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 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 "Teens" group May 13 2026 Wed Teen Mario Kart Tournament 4:00pm–4:30pm Teens Teen Space This event is in the "Teens" group May 13 2026 Wed Teen Mario Kart Tournament 4:00pm–4:30pm Teen Space Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Teen Space Age Group: Teens Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Let's go! Drive, dodge, and maneuver your way to a first-place finish in our Mario Kart Tournament! Prizes for the winners. 6th grade and up. This is a drop-in program - no registration necessary.
This event is in the "Teens" group May 13 2026 Wed Teen Smash Bros. Tournament 4:30pm–5:30pm Teens Teen Space This event is in the "Teens" group May 13 2026 Wed Teen Smash Bros. Tournament 4:30pm–5:30pm Teen Space Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Teen Space Age Group: Teens Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Test your skills! Prizes and bragging rights for the winners. Tournaments will be held every Wednesday. 6th grade and up. No registration necessary.
May 13 2026 Wed JPL Foundation Meeting 4:45pm–6:15pm Archive Room May 13 2026 Wed JPL Foundation Meeting 4:45pm–6:15pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Archive Room Purpose of Meeting JPL Foundation Board Meeting
May 14 2026 Thu DSM CIRCLE Homeschool Group - Robots 12:45pm–3:15pm West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large) May 14 2026 Thu DSM CIRCLE Homeschool Group - Robots 12:45pm–3:15pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large) Purpose of Meeting Gathering to build robots out of recyclables.
This event is in the "Teens" group May 14 2026 Thu Anime Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Teens Teen Space Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group May 14 2026 Thu Anime Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Teen Space Open Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Teen Space Age Group: Teens Program Type: Entertainment Registration Required Event Details: Join JPL's Anime Club each week for Japanese snacks, anime trivia, and art projects! All fans welcome!
This event is in the "Adults" group May 14 2026 Thu Everyday English 6:30pm–7:45pm Adults Archive Room Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group May 14 2026 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 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 May 14 2026 Thu Thursday Night Book Club 6:30pm–7:45pm Adults Southeast Corner This event is in the "Adults" group May 14 2026 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.org for info about picking up a book club book and to be added to the email list. This month's book is How to Solve Your Own Murder by Kristen Perrin.
This event is in the "Teens" group May 16 2026 Sat VolunTEENS 2:00pm–5:00pm Teens Story Time Room Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group May 16 2026 Sat VolunTEENS 2:00pm–5:00pm Story Time Room Open Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Story Time Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Other Registration Required Event Details: Are you a student in 8th through 12th grade looking to make a difference in your community? Join our VolunTEEN program at JPL!
This event is in the "Kids" group May 18 - 22 2026 No Story Hours This Week All Day 5/18–5/22 Kids Johnston Public Library This event is in the "Kids" group May 18 - 22 2026 No Story Hours This Week All Day 5/18–5/22 Johnston Public Library Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Johnston Public Library Age Group: Kids Program Type: Story Hours Event Details: No Story Time Together, Terrific Tuesdays, Move & Groove, Toddler Time, or Bouncing Babies. We are on a story time break to get ready for our 2026 Summer Reading Program! Story Time programs will resume on Monday, June 1.
May 18 2026 Mon Admin Team Meeting 1:00pm–2:30pm Archive Room May 18 2026 Mon Admin Team Meeting 1:00pm–2:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Archive Room Purpose of Meeting Admin team meeting
May 18 2026 Mon Toy Box Storage Condominium Owners Association 5:00pm–8:00pm East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large) May 18 2026 Mon Toy Box Storage Condominium Owners Association 5:00pm–8:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large) Purpose of Meeting Annual HOA Meeting
May 18 2026 Mon Bent Tree Villas 5:30pm–7:30pm West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large) May 18 2026 Mon Bent Tree Villas 5:30pm–7:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large) Purpose of Meeting board meeting
This event is in the "Adults" group May 18 2026 Mon Let's Talk English Conversation Group 6:30pm–7:45pm Adults Archive Room Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group May 18 2026 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 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.
May 19 2026 Tue IBCSA Meeting 10:00am–12:30pm Archive Room May 19 2026 Tue IBCSA Meeting 10:00am–12:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Archive Room Purpose of Meeting Annual May board meeting
This event is in the "Teens" group May 19 2026 Tue Dungeons & Dragons 6:30pm–8:00pm Teens Teen Space Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group May 19 2026 Tue Dungeons & Dragons 6:30pm–8:00pm Teen Space Closed Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Teen Space Age Group: Teens Program Type: Gaming Registration Required 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 part of a combined series.
This event is in the "Teens" group May 20 2026 Wed Teen Mario Kart Tournament 4:00pm–4:30pm Teens Teen Space This event is in the "Teens" group May 20 2026 Wed Teen Mario Kart Tournament 4:00pm–4:30pm Teen Space Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Teen Space Age Group: Teens Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Let's go! Drive, dodge, and maneuver your way to a first-place finish in our Mario Kart Tournament! Prizes for the winners. 6th grade and up. This is a drop-in program - no registration necessary.
This event is in the "Teens" group May 20 2026 Wed Teen Smash Bros. Tournament 4:30pm–5:30pm Teens Teen Space This event is in the "Teens" group May 20 2026 Wed Teen Smash Bros. Tournament 4:30pm–5:30pm Teen Space Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Teen Space Age Group: Teens Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Test your skills! Prizes and bragging rights for the winners. Tournaments will be held every Wednesday. 6th grade and up. No registration necessary.
This event is in the "Adults" group May 21 2026 Thu Lunchtime Lit Book Club 12:00pm–1:00pm Adults Archive Room This event is in the "Adults" group May 21 2026 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.org for info about picking up a book club book and to be added to the email list. This month's book is How to Solve Your Own Murder by Kristen Perrin.