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Jan
9
2023
Mon
Tech Lab Reservation for Pete
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Tech Lab
Jan
9
2023
Mon
Study Room Reservation for Michelle L
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Study Room 3
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Jan
9
2023
Mon
Story Time Together
9:30am - 10:00am
Story Time Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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. 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.
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Jan
10
2023
Tue
Tech Lab Reservation - Pete
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Tech Lab
Reservation
Large Meeting Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Large Meeting Room
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This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Study Room 3
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This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Study Room 4
Jan
12
2023
Thu
Study Room Reservation for Dana B
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Study Room 3
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This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Archive Room
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10 am |
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This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Jan
9
2023
Mon
Story Time Together
10:00am - 10:30am
Story Time Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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. Story time will be followed by a craft or activity. Designed for children from 18 months through preschool and their caregivers.
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This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Jan
10
2023
Tue
Magnet Play
10:30am - 11:30am
Story Time Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Story Time Room
Age Group:
Kids
Program Type:
Play & Learn
Event Details:
Explore the power of magnets through hands-on play. A variety of Magnet activities will be provided during this open play program. 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.
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This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Jan
11
2023
Wed
Story Time Together
10:00am - 10:30am
Story Time Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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. 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.
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Whisper Room
Purpose of Meeting
Instruct patron on use of Kindle and ebooks.
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Archive Room
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This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Tech Lab
Purpose of Meeting
Convert VHS to digital and burn DVD
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This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Jan
12
2023
Thu
Bouncing Babies
11:00am - 11:30am
Story Time Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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.
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This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Study Room 3
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12 pm |
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Reservation
Large Meeting Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Large Meeting Room
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This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Tech Lab
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Study Room 4
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This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Study Room 2
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Study Room 1
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1 pm |
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Jan
8
2023
Sun
Can You Find It?
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth Services Area
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Adults
Large Meeting Room
Closed
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
8
2023
Sun
Sunday Card Crafting Club
1:30pm - 3:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining:
3
Event Details:
Join Dreama Deskins on the first Sunday of every month beginning at 1:30pm to explore paper card making.
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This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Study Room 4
Purpose of Meeting
Meeting with a new hire to go over training materials. Won't have office space until March
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This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Study Room 3
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This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Study Room 2
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2 pm |
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This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Tech Lab
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3 pm |
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This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Study Room 1
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Study Room 3
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This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Study Room 2
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This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Jan
11
2023
Wed
Arts & Snacks
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Story Time Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Story Time Room
Age Group:
Kids
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies
Kids in grades K-5 are welcome to drop in for a variety of art activities on Wednesday afternoons. Supplies will be provided as well as light snacks and beverages. *While supplies last*
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.
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Study Room 3
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This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Study Room 2
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4 pm |
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This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Study Room 4
Reservation
East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
Jan
9
2023
Mon
Team Hearslay Mock Trial Practice
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
Purpose of Meeting
This is our mock trial team kickoff practice so we can start a great season!
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This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Whisper Room
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Teens
Large Meeting Room
Closed
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jan
10
2023
Tue
Anime Club: 6th - 12th grade
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Large Meeting Room
Required
Seats Remaining:
11
Eat Japanese snacks, watch anime, and talk about your favorite manga. Drawing supplies will be available and cosplay is encouraged. For students in 6th grade and up. Anime series we watch may be rated TV-Y - TV-14. All episodes have been previewed by library staff. For more info. contact Jessica - young@johnstonlibrary.com
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Kids
Story Time Room
Closed
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Jan
10
2023
Tue
Animal Rescue Friends
4:15pm - 5:00pm
Story Time Room
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Story Time Room
Age Group:
Kids
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Required
Seats Remaining:
2
JPL's Animal Rescue Friends Book Club is for 3rd-5th graders who love all critters! Each participant will receive a copy of the graphic novel "Animal Rescue Friends: Friends Fur-ever (Volume 2)". Participants will be required to read an assigned story from this graphic novel each month and meet to discuss (approximately 25-30 pages). Along with our discussion, we will meet with an animal friend from the Animal Rescue League of Iowa's TheraPets program and do corresponding crafts/activities. A snack and juice will be provided.
For children ages 8 and under, a parent or caregiver is required to remain inside of the library during this program.
*Registration is required
*Grades 3-5
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.
Jan
10
2023
Tue
Johnston Climate Change Committee
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Archive Room
Purpose of Meeting
Coordination meeting with Camp Dodge for Spring Event.
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jan
11
2023
Wed
Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Teen Space
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Gaming
Every Wednesday in the JPL Teen Space, kids in 6th grade and up can compete against each other in a Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament. There will be fabulous prizes for the winners!
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This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Study Room 3
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5 pm |
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
Teens
Large Meeting Room
Closed
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jan
10
2023
Tue
Anime Club: 8th - 12th grade
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Large Meeting Room
Required
Seats Remaining:
13
Event Details:
Eat Japanese snacks, watch anime, and talk about your favorite manga. We'll also have drawing supplies and anime inspired crafts available. For students in 8th grade and up. Registration appreciated.
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6 pm |
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
9
2023
Mon
Let's Talk English Conversation Group
6:30pm - 7:45pm
Southeast Corner
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Southeast Corner
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
ESL
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.
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Jan
10
2023
Tue
Des Moines Area Reciprocity P.E.O. Board
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Archive Room
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This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Study Room 4
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Archive Room
Purpose of Meeting
Ms. Hoffman will be sitting for her eagle scout board of review along with her committee.
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Reservation
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
Work on completing badge work/skit rehearsal.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Adults
Southeast Corner
Closed
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
12
2023
Thu
Everyday English
6:30pm - 7:45pm
Southeast Corner
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Southeast Corner
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
ESL
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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
12
2023
Thu
Thursday Night Book Club
6:30pm - 7:45pm
Archive Room
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Archive Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Event Details:
Join fellow local book lovers to discuss great books and enjoy lively conversation. Books are available at the Circulation Desk one month in advance while supplies last. Thursday Night 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 Did Ye Hear Mammy Died? by Seamas O'Reilly.
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