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Teen Advisory Board Meeting

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Large Meeting Room
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:
Make a difference at your library! Students in 6th - 12th grade can suggest materials to order, plan programs, and volunteer. Applications can be found online here: goo.gl/JTmF54 ...

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!

Tai Chi with Kristin

9:15am - 10:15am
West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
Purpose of Meeting
Registration is required for this free class. Please register with Mandy Willey at the City of Johnston  mwilley@cityofjohnston.com ...

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. mail 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 The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O'Farrell. ...

Tutoring Night Sponsored by Johnston High School NHS

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Archive Room
Registration
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Archive Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:
6th - 12th grade students can receive free tutoring and homework help from the Johnston High School National Honor Society Tutoring Committee members. Assistance will be provided in all core curriculum areas - Science, Mathematics, Social Studie...

Kahoot! Anime Trivia Challenge Club

4:00pm - 4:30pm
Teen Space
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. Bring a device to participate or bor...

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! The tournament will be a one-round, single-elimination tournament ...

Library Board Meeting

5:30pm - 7:00pm
East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)

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.

ChildServe L&D Team

9:00am - 12:00pm
Archive Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Archive Room

AI and the Human Future

10:30am - 11:30am
Large Meeting Room
Registration
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Presentations, Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:
Join Dr. Scott Samuelson  from Iowa State University for a presentation on the big moral and political issues surrounding artificial intelligence. What exactly is AI? Can it make our lives and our communities better, or is it going to take all o...

Ultimate Reading Challenge Meet-Up

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Archive Room
Registration
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Archive Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:
Come talk about books you love with other book lovers at the Ultimate Reading Challenge May Meet-Up. Join your fellow challenge participants for an afternoon of food, drink, and literary fun! Discover new titles to add to your ‘to be read’ list, and ...

CIA Nano - Scrivener Breakdown

2:00pm - 4:00pm
East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
Purpose of Meeting
To introduce anyone who is interested to Scrivener. To provide a basic overview of the uses of Scrivener, with the main focus being on how it is used by people who write. With commentary on how it applies to Nanowrimo, but also how it can be used out...

Bent Tree Villas HOA

5:30pm - 7:30pm
West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
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...

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: 11

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.

Help Desk Appointment

9:00am - 10:00am
Whisper Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Whisper Room
Purpose of Meeting
Tech assistance with mobile device ...

Yoga with Janis

9:15am - 10:15am
West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)

Dungeons and Dragons

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