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This event is in the "Kids" group.
03/13/2023 @ 9:00am - 03/17/2023 @ 5:30pm
Kids
Youth Services Area
This event is in the "Kids" group.
QR Code Quest: Spring Break Edition
03/13/2023 @ 9:00am - 03/17/2023 @ 5:30pm
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
Come in anytime the library is open for a fun scavenger hunt the whole family can enjoy. Follow the clues hidden throughout the library. Complete the puzzle and win a fun prize. Bring your own device or use one of ours. For all ages.
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This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Tech Lab
Mar
13
2023
Mon
Children's Cancer Connection
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Archive Room
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Mar
13
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.
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This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Tech Lab
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Mar
15
2023
Wed
Tech Lab Reservation for Pete
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Tech Lab
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)
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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:
Tech Lab
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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:
Study Room 2
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10 am |
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This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Mar
13
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.
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Study Room 3
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.
Mar
14
2023
Tue
Critter Chat
10:30am - 11:30am
Story Time Room
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Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Story Time Room
Event Details:
USACE Rangers will discuss various mammals that call Iowa home. During this program, participants will get a hands on experience with animal skins, skulls and tracks.
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.
Mar
15
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.
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 3
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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11 am |
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This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Mar
16
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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12 pm |
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Mar
12
2023
Sun
Sensory Spaces
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Story Time Room
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Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Story Time Room
Age Group:
Kids
Program Type:
Play & Learn
Event Details:
Sensory Spaces are Metro area libraries offering special hours for members of the public who appreciate a sensory-friendly environment.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Mar
16
2023
Thu
Lunchtime Lit Book Club
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Archive Room
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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 Did Ye Hear Mammy Died? by Seamas O'Reilly.
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1 pm |
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Mar
12
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.
Reservation
Large Meeting Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Large Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting
Educational youth program - in-person youth activities for grades 7 - 10. Providing lessons and language opportunities.
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This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Tech Lab
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Teens,
Adults
Large Meeting Room
Closed
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Mar
18
2023
Sat
Media Literacy Training with News Literacy Project
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Closed
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Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Presentations
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:
Today's information landscape is the most complex in human history, and the need for news literacy has never been greater.
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2 pm |
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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
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3 pm |
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Mar
15
2023
Wed
Tech Lab Reservation for Jon
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 1
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4 pm |
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This event is in the "Kids" group.
Kids
Story Time Room
Closed
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Mar
14
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.
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
Cancelled
Teens
Teen Space
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Mar
15
2023
Wed
Cancelled
Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space
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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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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
Weekly meeting and A&S projects
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Reservation
East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
Mar
14
2023
Tue
Des Moines Scleroderma Support Group
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
Purpose of Meeting
Support group for patients and caregivers of those that have autoimmune disease Scleroderma.
Non profit group.
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6 pm |
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Mar
13
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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Reservation
Large Meeting Room
Mar
16
2023
Thu
Iowa Senate Democrats Town Hall
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Large Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting
A town hall hosted by the Iowa Senate Democrats to hear from voters in Johnston about their concerns.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Adults
Southeast Corner
Closed
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Mar
16
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.
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