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Dungeons & Dragons

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teen Space
Registration
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:
All levels of experience are welcome! We will host four sessions this summer - June 10 & 24 and July 8 & 22. Separate registration is required for each session. Come to one, or join us for all four! We'll be playing a different one-shot adven...

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: 8

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.

Story Stroll

All Day
Johnston Public Library
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Johnston Public Library
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Entertainment

 

Join us for a self-guided Story Stroll! Families will enjoy strolling along sidewalks near the library while reading a picture book which is displayed on posts along the sidewalk. For all ages.

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)

Pop-Up Library in the Park

10:00am - 11:00am
Dewey Park
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Dewey Park
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Play & Learn, Story Hours
Event Details:
Visit us at various parks throughout Johnston this summer, weather permitting. Sign-up for a library card, choose a free book, create a fun craft, and participate in our Summer Library Program and earn prizes!   ...

Teen Tuesday Pop & Paint Party

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Registration
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:
Everyone can feel like an awesome artist at this event! Use bubble wrap and guided instructions to create a unique painting, then enjoy concocting your own delicious drink at our soda pop bar. Registration required. 6th gr. & up. ...

Well Red Book Club

6:45pm - 7:45pm
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 This Tender Land by William Kent Krueger. ...

Move & Groove

10:00am - 11:00am
East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
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.

Block Party!

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Story Time Room
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Play & Learn

Description: Join us for an hour of fun playing with a variety of blocks and other building materials. Come see what it is all about and have some CONSTRUCTIVE FUN!!! Perfect for ages 2-5, but all ages welcome.

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 ...

Barbie Boutique

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Large Meeting Room
Registration
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:
Become a mini fashion designer! Bring your Barbie, or similarly sized doll, and make her runway ready with a new, cool outfit. Everyone will get to design and take home their creations. Kids in grades 3-5 must register below to attend.  ...

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.

Book Bike Visit at AHEPA

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Book Bike
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Book Bike
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other

Story Time Together

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

Interact with your child as we use books, songs, music, finger plays, and flannel boards to build early literacy skills. Designed for children from 18 months through preschool and their caregivers.

Sand Art

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Patio
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Patio
Age Group: Kids
Event Details:
Make your own sand art masterpiece in a bottle. Be warned: This might get messy! Recommended for children in Grades K-5. No registration is required.  ...

Let's Talk English Conversation Group

6:30pm - 7:45pm
Archive Room
Registration
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Archive Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ESL
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18

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.

Story Stroll

All Day
Johnston Public Library
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Johnston Public Library
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Entertainment

 

Join us for a self-guided Story Stroll! Families will enjoy strolling along sidewalks near the library while reading a picture book which is displayed on posts along the sidewalk. For all ages.

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)

Teen Tuesday: Disney Music Bingo & Trivia

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Registration
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Entertainment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 39
Event Details:
Get nostalgic with tunes from your childhood, test your Disney IQ, enjoy snacks from the Magic Kingdom, and win awesome prizes at this can’t miss event for Disney fans. Bring a device to participate in Kahoot trivia or use a library device. 6th gr. &...

Move & Groove

10:00am - 11:00am
East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
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.