This event is in the "Teens" group May 21 2026 Thu Anime Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Teens Teen Space Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group May 21 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!
May 21 2026 Thu Library Board Meeting 5:30pm–7:00pm East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large) May 21 2026 Thu Library Board Meeting 5:30pm–7:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
This event is in the "Adults" group May 21 2026 Thu Everyday English 6:30pm–7:45pm Adults Archive Room Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group May 21 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 25 2026 Mon Library is Closed for Memorial Day All Day Closing May 25 2026 Mon Closing Library is Closed for Memorial Day All Day Branches: Johnston Public Library Description: The Johnston Public Library will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026 in observance of Memorial Day. The library will re-open Tuesday, May 26, 2026 with regular hours.
May 25 2026 Mon Admin Team Meeting 1:00pm–2:30pm Archive Room May 25 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 "Kids" group May 26 - 29 2026 No Story Hours This Week All Day 5/26–5/29 Kids Johnston Public Library This event is in the "Kids" group May 26 - 29 2026 No Story Hours This Week All Day 5/26–5/29 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group May 26 2026 Tue Well Red Book Club 6:45pm–7:45pm Adults Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group May 26 2026 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 Matrix by Lauren Groff.
This event is in the "Teens" group May 27 2026 Wed Teen Mario Kart Tournament 4:00pm–4:30pm Teens Teen Space This event is in the "Teens" group May 27 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 27 2026 Wed Teen Smash Bros. Tournament 4:30pm–5:30pm Teens Teen Space This event is in the "Teens" group May 27 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 "Teens" group May 28 2026 Thu Anime Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Teens Teen Space Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group May 28 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 28 2026 Thu Everyday English 6:30pm–7:45pm Adults Archive Room Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group May 28 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 "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group May 29 2026 Fri Summer Reading Drive-Thru 2:00pm–5:30pm Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages Library Parking Lot This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group May 29 2026 Fri Summer Reading Drive-Thru 2:00pm–5:30pm Library Parking Lot Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Library Parking Lot Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: JPL Summer Reading, Other Event Details: Swing by Johnston Public Library on the last day of school and pick up your Summer Reading materials for kids, teens, and adults between 2pm and 5:30pm. Disclaimer(s) Drop-In Event This is a drop-in program—no registration required. Feel free to come and go anytime between the listed start and end times.
Jun 1 2026 Mon Admin Team Meeting 1:00pm–2:30pm Archive Room Jun 1 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 Jun 1 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 Jun 1 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: 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 Jun 3 2026 Wed Tippi Toes Dance Class 10:00am–10:30am Kids Large Meeting Room This event is in the "Kids" group Jun 3 2026 Wed Tippi Toes Dance Class 10:00am–10:30am Large Meeting Room Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: JPL Summer Reading, Health & Wellness, Story Hours Event Details: Join us as we partner with Tippi Toes for this FREE fun, high-energy dance class! Music, movement, balance and the basic dance steps will be introduced in a friendly and positive way. Disclaimer(s) 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 "Teens" group Jun 3 2026 Wed Teen Mario Kart Tournament 4:00pm–4:30pm Teens Teen Space This event is in the "Teens" group Jun 3 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: JPL Summer Reading, 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 Jun 3 2026 Wed Teen Smash Bros. Tournament 4:30pm–5:30pm Teens Teen Space This event is in the "Teens" group Jun 3 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: JPL Summer Reading, 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 Jun 4 2026 Thu Everyday English 6:30pm–7:45pm Adults Archive Room Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 4 2026 Thu Everyday English 6:30pm–7:45pm Archive Room Open 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 "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Jun 5 2026 Fri JPL Kid Foam Party! 11:00am–11:45am Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages Library Parking Lot This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Jun 5 2026 Fri JPL Kid Foam Party! 11:00am–11:45am Library Parking Lot Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Library Parking Lot Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: JPL Summer Reading, Play & Learn, Sports & Outdoors Event Details: Kick off summer at JPL with Absolute Science and their giant foam cannon. It’s messy, wet, and tons of fun—perfect for kids entering grades K-5. An afternoon session for teens entering grades 6 and up begins at 1pm. Disclaimer(s) 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 Jun 7 2026 Sun Sunday Card Crafting Club 1:30pm–3:00pm Adults Large Meeting Room Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 7 2026 Sun Sunday Card Crafting Club 1:30pm–3:00pm Large Meeting Room Upcoming Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies Registration Required Event Details: Join Dreama Deskins on the first Sunday of every month beginning at 1:30pm to explore paper card making.
Jun 8 2026 Mon Admin Team Meeting 1:00pm–2:30pm Archive Room Jun 8 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 Jun 8 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 Jun 8 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: 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 Jun 10 2026 Wed Move & Groove 10:00am–10:30am Kids Large Meeting Room This event is in the "Kids" group Jun 10 2026 Wed Move & Groove 10:00am–10:30am 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. Disclaimer(s) 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.
Jun 10 2026 Wed JPL Foundation Meeting 4:45pm–6:15pm Archive Room Jun 10 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