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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

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

Teen Mario Kart Tournament

3:30pm - 4:00pm
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. 

Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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 held every Wednesday. 6th grade and up.

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

Bouncing Babies

11:00am - 11:30am
Kids
Story Time Room
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Story Hours

 

Bouncing Babies story hour includes rhymes, songs, bounces and books just right for your little one! Build your baby's foundation for lifelong reading and learning with this engaging story time. Great for babies ages 6 months-18 months.

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

This month's book is Farmer's Wife by Helen Rebanks.

Anime Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Teen Space
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Entertainment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

Join JPL's Anime Club each week for Japanese snacks, anime trivia, and art projects! All fans welcome! 

Registration is not required, but you will receive reminder emails about meetings if you register.

Doodlerz Art Studio

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Kids
Story Time Room
Registration
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10

Love to doodle, scribble, and sketch? Learn new drawing techniques, practice your art skills, and chill with your friends. Registration is required for kids in grades 3-5. 

Dragon Ball FighterZ Tournament

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teens
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 throwdown 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!

Study Room 1

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Study Room 1
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Study Room 1

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
Adults
Archive Room
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Archive Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ESL
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited

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.

FFG clover kids

10:00am - 12:00pm
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

Clover kids meeting

VolunTEENS

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Story Time Room
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
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!

Ultimate Reading Challenge Meet-Up

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
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 December Meet-Up. Join your fellow challenge participants for an afternoon of food, drink, and literary fun!

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.

Shrinky Dinky, Cocoa Drinky, Movie Jamboree!

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens
Teen Space
Registration
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Entertainment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join us for a festive, fun-filled afternoon in the Teen Space at our Shrinky Dinky, Cocoa Drinky, Movie Jamboree! Teens are invited to sip on delicious hot cocoa, get creative with Shrinky Dink crafts, and enjoy a holiday movie screening.

School's Out: Extended Teen Space Hours

1:00pm - 6:00pm
Teens
Teen Space
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

School's out, so JPL's Teen Space has extended hours! Drop in anytime today between 1:00 - 6:00 pm to hang out, play video games, create art, and MORE! Shrinky Dinky, Cocoa Drinky, Movie Jamboree starts at 1:00.

Department Head Roundtable

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

Weekly roundtable discussion

Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament: Random Mayhem Edition

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Teen Space
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

"In this tournament, chaos is your only strategy!"

North Glenn Townhomes Homeowners Association

5:30pm - 7:00pm
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)

Let's Talk English Conversation Group

6:30pm - 7:45pm
Adults
Archive Room
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Archive Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ESL
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited

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.

Library Closed for Christmas Eve

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Johnston Public Library
Description:

JPL is closed for Christmas Eve on Tuesday, December 24, 2024. 

Library Closed for Christmas

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Johnston Public Library
Description:

JPL is closed for Christmas on Wednesday, December 25, 2024.