Upcoming Events

Easy, Breezy, Easter Brunch

10:30am–11:30am

Adults

Large Meeting Room

Open

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Johnston Public Library

Room: Large Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Cooking & Food

Registration Required

Event Details:

Hop into Easter morning with simple recipes, great flavors and hosting made easy! Our local food enthusiast Lois Carpenter will demonstrate sheet-pan frittatas, a classic blueberry buckle and refreshing mimosa mocktails.

Book Bites

4:30pm–5:00pm

Kids

Large Meeting Room

Open

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Johnston Public Library

Room: Large Meeting Room

Age Group: Kids

Program Type: Cooking & Food, Story Hours

Registration Required

Event Details:

Take a bite! Try something new! In this yummy storytime, we will be taste-testing foods and reading stories about how they are made. Kids in grades K-5 must register to attend.

This month, we will be taste-testing...TBD

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.

Kids Kitchen: Pancake Art

4:30pm–5:30pm

Kids

Large Meeting Room

Upcoming

Registration Required

Upcoming

Library Branch: Johnston Public Library

Room: Large Meeting Room

Age Group: Kids

Program Type: Cooking & Food

Registration Required

Event Details:

🍽️What's cooking in the library kitchen?👩‍🍳

Kids can join our monthly cooking class to learn basic cooking skills and practice following a recipe. Registration is required for this class and is open to kids in elementary school.

This month, we are making Pancake Art!

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.

Library is Closed for Easter Sunday

All Day

Closing

Branches:

Johnston Public Library

Description:

The Johnston Public Library will be closed on Sunday, April 5, 2026 in observance of Easter.

The library will re-open Monday, April 6, 2026 with regular hours.

Book Bites

4:30pm–5:00pm

Kids

East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)

Upcoming

Registration Required

Upcoming

Library Branch: Johnston Public Library

Room: East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)

Age Group: Kids

Program Type: Cooking & Food, Story Hours

Registration Required

Event Details:

Take a bite! Try something new! In this yummy storytime, we will be taste-testing foods and reading stories about how they are made. Kids in grades K-5 must register to attend.

This month, we will be taste-testing...TBD

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.

Sourdough Bagels

6:00pm–8:00pm

Adults

Large Meeting Room

Upcoming

Registration Required

Upcoming

Library Branch: Johnston Public Library

Room: Large Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Cooking & Food

Registration Required

Event Details:

Learn the basics of making sourdough bagels in this hands-on demonstration led by local baker Diane Ward, featuring step-by-step guidance, baking tips, and delicious samples to enjoy.

Ages 18+, registration required.

Library is Closed for Memorial Day

All Day

Closing

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.

Book Bites

4:30pm–5:00pm

Kids

Large Meeting Room

Upcoming

Registration Required

Upcoming

Library Branch: Johnston Public Library

Room: Large Meeting Room

Age Group: Kids

Program Type: JPL Summer Reading, Cooking & Food, Story Hours

Registration Required

Event Details:

Take a bite! Try something new! In this yummy storytime, we will be taste-testing foods and reading stories about how they are made. Kids in grades K-5 must register to attend.

This month, we will be taste-testing...TBD

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.

Kids Kitchen: Cowboy Caviar

4:30pm–5:30pm

Kids

Large Meeting Room

Upcoming

Registration Required

Upcoming

Library Branch: Johnston Public Library

Room: Large Meeting Room

Age Group: Kids

Program Type: JPL Summer Reading, Cooking & Food

Registration Required

Event Details:

🍽️What's cooking in the library kitchen?👩‍🍳

Kids can join our monthly cooking class to learn basic cooking skills and practice following a recipe. Registration is required for this class and is open to kids in elementary school.

This month, we are joined by After School Arts Programs (ASAP) who will be teaching us how to make Cowboy Caviar!

Disclaimer(s)

The Johnston Public Library will be closed on Friday, December 25, 2026 in observance of Christmas.

The library will re-open Saturday, December 26, 2026 with regular hours.

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Accompanying Adults - Ages 9 and under

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Accompanying Adults - Ages 9 and under