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No School Nostalgia: Movie & Craft

1:00pm–3:00pm
Teens
Teen Space
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Be a kid again! Watch Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse and make Shrinky Dink keychains, jewelry, pins, and more! Snacks provided! Registration is appreciated for planning purposes.

School's Out: Extended Teen Space Hours

1:00pm–5:30pm
Teens
Teen Space
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

School’s out and the Teen Space is open all afternoon!
Stop by JPL anytime between 1:00–6:00 pm to hang out, play video games, make art, and more.

Jackbox Games

3:00pm–4:00pm
Teens
Teen Space
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Drop by the Teen Space for a fun afternoon of Jackbox Games. From quick-draw battles to hilarious quizzes and bluffing games, Jackbox is a collection of interactive party games you play using your phone or other device as a controller.

Kahoot Trivia: Name That Tune Edition (Now with more kazoos!)

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Teen Space
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Test your knowledge of random trivia and music in this fast-paced Kahoot challenge—a fun online quiz you play on your device. No device? No problem! The library will have devices available. Will there be kazoos? YES! Registration appreciated.

Free Shred Day

9:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Library Parking Lot
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Library Parking Lot
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Get rid of your old confidential documents in a safe and secure way at Johnston Public Library’s free Shred Day.

Can You Find It?

1:00pm–4:00pm
Kids
Youth Services Area
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Youth Services Area
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Play & Learn
Join us for a fun Scavenger Hunt throughout the Youth Services Area. Win a prize after finding all 10 themed items. For all ages.

Mindful Friendship Circle - Meditation

1:00pm–4:00pm
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

Introducing meditation to community

Sen. Matt Blake Town Hall

2:00pm–3:00pm
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 discuss bills in our legislature.

Story Time Together

10:00am–10:30am
Kids
Story Time Room
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Story Hours

📚 Weekly Story Time 📖

Interact with your child as we use books, songs, music, finger plays, and flannel boards to build early literacy skills. Story time will be followed by a craft or activity. Designed for children from 18 months through preschool and their caregivers.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

CFI FCS All Staff

10:00am–1:00pm
Large Meeting Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

To train staff and offer a chance for collaboration

Admin Team Meeting

1:00pm–2:30pm
Archive Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Archive Room
Purpose of Meeting

Admin team meeting

Pokémon Kids Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Kids
Story Time Room
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Gaming, Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grab a Pokéball and head to the library! Whether you like the show, the comics, or the card game, this is a program for Pokémon fans!

Study Room 2

5:15pm–6:15pm
Study Room 2
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Study Room 2

Bent Tree Meadows HOA

5:15pm–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

Monthly HOA Meeting

Northwoods Townhome Association Board Meeting

5:30pm–6:30pm
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

Monthly board meeting

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: 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.

Press Play!

10:30am–11:30am
Kids
Story Time Room
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Play & Learn

🎉 Play Your Way at the Library! 🎉

Themed open play time for you and your kiddo! We will offer different types of play prompts, sensory bins, & books to share. Press Play! is geared towards kids 18 months-4 years.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Study Room 2

6:15pm–7:15pm
Study Room 2
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Study Room 2

Dungeons & Dragons

6:30pm–8:00pm
Teens
Teen Space
Closed
Registration Required
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.

Well Red Book Club

6:45pm–7:45pm
Adults
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 Rules for Visiting by Jessica Francis Kane.

Move & Groove

10:00am–10:30am
Kids
Story Time Room
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: 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

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Teen Mario Kart Tournament

4:00pm–4:30pm
Teens
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.

Teen Smash Bros. Tournament

4:30pm–5:30pm
Teens
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.

The Best Thing: Finding Joy and Purpose in Parenting a Child with Special Needs

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults, All Ages
Large Meeting Room
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Presentations
Registration Required
Event Details:

Author Dawn Schneider shares her uplifting perspective on parenting a child with special needs.