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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.

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.

Tape Town

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

🚕 Roll into Tape Town! 🚦

An interactive cityscape, connected with a network of masking tape roads, allows children to visit different parts of Tape Town with toy vehicles. A car wash and a construction site will be just a few of the stops around town. Kids will strengthen motor skills, make connections, and have lots of fun exploring Tape Town! Perfect for ages 2-5, but all ages welcome.

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.

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. 

Play-Doh Power!

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

🌈 Hands on fun at the library! 😄

A variety of Play-Doh, tools, and mats will all be available during this program as well as information for parents on the benefits of using Play-Doh during regular play time. Perfect for ages 2-5, but all ages are welcome! 

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.

Kite Building Workshop

2:00pm–4:00pm
Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Large Meeting Room
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Play & Learn, Sports & Outdoors
Event Details:

Get ready for the 13th Annual Kites on the Green Festival on Saturday, May 2nd by attending a free Kite Making Workshop on Saturday, April 11th at Johnston Public Library from 2:00pm to 4:00pm.

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.

LEGO® 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: Play & Learn
Registration Required
Event Details:

LEGO Club provides a fun atmosphere where children can learn, build and play with the library’s set of LEGOs. Each meeting will have a new theme or challenge. Great for kids in grades K-5. Registration required. 

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.

Clothespin 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

👋 Little hands can do BIG things! Come play and build those fine motor skills! 🤏✨

Clothespin Play is an engaging program designed to promote the development of fine motor skills in children aged 2 to 4. Through creative and playful activities using clothespins, young learners will enhance their dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and cognitive abilities while having a blast.

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.

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.

Kites on the Green

10:00am–5:00pm
Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Johnston Commons
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Johnston Commons
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Entertainment, Play & Learn, Sports & Outdoors
Event Details:

Join us for the 13th annual Kites on the Green festival at Johnston Commons Park on May 2, 2026. This family-fun event will be held in the green space near the Johnston Public Library from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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. 

JPL Kid Foam Party!

11:00am–11:45am
Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Library Parking Lot
Library Branch: Johnston Public Library
Room: Library Parking Lot
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: JPL Summer Reading, Play & Learn, Sports & Outdoors
Event Details:

Kick off summer at JPL with Absolute Science and their giant foam cannon. It’s messy, wet, and tons of fun—perfect for kids entering grades K-5. An afternoon session for teens entering grades 6 and up begins at 1pm. 

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. 

LEGO® 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: JPL Summer Reading, Play & Learn
Registration Required
Event Details:

LEGO Club provides a fun atmosphere where children can learn, build and play with the library’s set of LEGOs. Each meeting will have a new theme or challenge. Great for kids in grades K-5. Registration required. 

Library is Closed for Independence Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Johnston Public Library
Description:

The Johnston Public Library will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2026 in observance of Independence Day. 

The library will re-open Sunday, July 5, 2026 with regular hours. 

Library is Closed for Independence Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Johnston Public Library
Description:

The Johnston Public Library will be closed on Saturday, July 4, 2026 in observance of Independence Day. 

The library will re-open Sunday, July 5, 2026 with regular hours. 

Library is Closed for Labor Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Johnston Public Library
Description:

The Johnston Public Library will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026 in observance of Labor Day.

The library will re-open Tuesday, September 8, 2026 with regular hours. 

Library is Closed for Veteran's Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Johnston Public Library
Description:

The Johnston Public Library will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 in observance of Veteran's Day.

The library will re-open Thursday, November 12, 2026 with regular hours. 

Library is Closing Early at 5:00pm for Thanksgiving

5:00pm–8:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Johnston Public Library
Description:

The Johnston Public Library will be closing early at 5:00PM on Wednesday, November 25, 2026 in observance of Thanksgiving. 

The library will re-open Saturday, November 28, 2026 with regular hours. 

Library is Closed for Thanksgiving

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Johnston Public Library
Description:

The Johnston Public Library will be closed on Thursday, November 26, 2026 in observance of Thanksgiving. 

The library will re-open Saturday, November 28, 2026 with regular hours. 

Library is Closed for Thanksgiving

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Johnston Public Library
Description:

The Johnston Public Library will be closed on Friday, November 27, 2026 in observance of Thanksgiving. 

The library will re-open Saturday, November 28, 2026 with regular hours. 

Library is Closed for Christmas Eve

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Johnston Public Library
Description:

The Johnston Public Library will be closed on Thursday, December 24, 2026 in observance of Christmas Eve. 

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