Week Calendar

Name: Food For Fines
Start: 2023-04-22
End: 2023-04-29
Location: Johnston Public Library

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

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12 am							This event is in the "All Ages" group. Food For Fines All Day 4/22 - 4/29 All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Other Event Details: Pay your overdue fees with non-perishable food items and more during National Library Week. One item pays $1 in fees. Fees for damaged or lost items cannot be paid with food or other items.
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9 am	This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. JPL's Summer Discovery Bookmark Contest 9:00am - 8:00pm Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages Johnston Public Library This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Johnston Public Library Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies Event Details: Design a bookmark using the theme JPL's Summer Discovery. Entries are due on Sunday, April 30th.	Reservation Study Room 1 9:00am - 11:30am Study Room 1 This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Study Room 1 This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. JPL's Summer Discovery Bookmark Contest 9:00am - 8:00pm Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages Johnston Public Library This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Johnston Public Library Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies Event Details: Design a bookmark using the theme JPL's Summer Discovery. Entries are due on Sunday, April 30th. Reservation Children's Cancer Connection 9:15am - 11:30am Archive Room This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Archive Room This event is in the "Kids" group. Story Time Together 9:30am - 10:00am Kids Story Time Room This event is in the "Kids" group. 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. Designed for children from 18 months through preschool and their caregivers.	Reservation Study Room 4 9:00am - 3:00pm Study Room 4 This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Study Room 4 This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. JPL's Summer Discovery Bookmark Contest 9:00am - 8:00pm Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages Johnston Public Library This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Johnston Public Library Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies Event Details: Design a bookmark using the theme JPL's Summer Discovery. Entries are due on Sunday, April 30th.	This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. JPL's Summer Discovery Bookmark Contest 9:00am - 8:00pm Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages Johnston Public Library This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Johnston Public Library Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies Event Details: Design a bookmark using the theme JPL's Summer Discovery. Entries are due on Sunday, April 30th. Reservation Study Room 3 9:15am - 11:00am Study Room 3 This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Study Room 3 Reservation Study Room 4 9:15am - 11:15am Study Room 4 This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Study Room 4	This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. JPL's Summer Discovery Bookmark Contest 9:00am - 8:00pm Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages Johnston Public Library This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Johnston Public Library Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies Event Details: Design a bookmark using the theme JPL's Summer Discovery. Entries are due on Sunday, April 30th. Reservation State Farm Greater Des Moines Territory 9:30am - 12:30pm 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 Training/Continuing Education	Reservation Tech Lab 9:00am - 11:00am Tech Lab This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Tech Lab Purpose of Meeting convert old VHS Reservation Heartland AEA Volunteering 9:00am - 12:00pm Archive Room This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Archive Room Purpose of Meeting We'd like to use the room for a volunteering event - we're making cards for the backpack program at the Food Bank of Iowa. We'll be making inspirational cards with some craft materials (i.e. Reservation Study Room 4 9:00am - 12:00pm Study Room 4 This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Study Room 4 This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. JPL's Summer Discovery Bookmark Contest 9:00am - 8:00pm Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages Johnston Public Library This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Johnston Public Library Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies Event Details: Design a bookmark using the theme JPL's Summer Discovery. Entries are due on Sunday, April 30th.	This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. JPL's Summer Discovery Bookmark Contest 9:00am - 8:00pm Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages Johnston Public Library This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Johnston Public Library Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies Event Details: Design a bookmark using the theme JPL's Summer Discovery. Entries are due on Sunday, April 30th.
10 am		This event is in the "Kids" group. Story Time Together 10:00am - 10:30am Kids Story Time Room This event is in the "Kids" group. 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. Designed for children from 18 months through preschool and their caregivers. Reservation Study Room 3 10:00am - 11:30am Study Room 3 This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Study Room 3	This event is in the "Kids" group. Rhythm & Rhymes- A Musical Play Time 10:30am - 11:30am Kids Story Time Room This event is in the "Kids" group. 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: Rhythm and Rhymes is a passive, musical play time for children and their caregivers to explore sounds through instruments, toys, and other materials. 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 event is in the "Kids" group. Story Time Together 10:00am - 10:30am Kids Story Time Room This event is in the "Kids" group. 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. Designed for children from 18 months through preschool and their caregivers. Reservation Help Desk Appointment 10:00am - 11:00am Whisper Room This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Whisper Room Reservation Bureau of HIV , STI and Hepatitis 10:00am - 4:00pm Large Meeting Room This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Large Meeting Room Purpose of Meeting Leadership Meeting		Reservation Study Room 3 10:00am - 11:30am Study Room 3 This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Study Room 3 Reservation Study Room 1 10:30am - 12:00pm Study Room 1 This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Study Room 1
11 am					This event is in the "Kids" group. Play, Baby, Play 11:00am - 11:30am Kids Story Time Room This event is in the "Kids" group. 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 Join us for a special day full of play for the babies in your life. Babies, ages 6 months-2 years, can explore various materials to stimulate their senses and sense of wonder!
12 pm		Reservation Dwyer Homeschool Group - International Bat Appreciation Day 12:45pm - 3:15pm Large Meeting Room This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Large Meeting Room Purpose of Meeting A homeschool group event with Polk County Conservation to celebrate International Bat Appreciation Day; bat education, crafts, stories, etc.		Reservation Study Room 2 12:45pm - 8:00pm Study Room 2 This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Study Room 2	This event is in the "Adults" group. Lunchtime Lit Book Club 12:00pm - 1:00pm Adults Archive Room This event is in the "Adults" group. 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: 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 An Elderly Lady is Up to No Good by Helene Tursten.	Reservation Developmental Wellness - professional development 12:00pm - 5:00pm Archive Room This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Archive Room Purpose of Meeting Professional development for autism treatment
1 pm	This event is in the "Kids" group. Board in the Library 1:00pm - 4:00pm Kids Story Time Room This event is in the "Kids" group. 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: Gaming Drop by the Youth Services Area on the third Sunday of every month for life size board games the whole family would enjoy! Reservation Mock Youth Marketplace 1:00pm - 5:00pm Large Meeting Room This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Large Meeting Room Purpose of Meeting This mock marketplace will allow school-aged children (ages 5-18) to practice marketplace skills like counting money, bartering, and selling goods WITHOUT the use of actual money.	Reservation Library Meeting 1:00pm - 2:00pm Archive Room This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Archive Room
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3 pm				This event is in the "Kids" group. Arts & Snacks 3:30pm - 4:30pm Kids Story Time Room This event is in the "Kids" group. 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.
4 pm			This event is in the "Kids" group. Read with Heart 4:15pm - 4:30pm Kids Story Time Room Closed Required This event is in the "Kids" group. 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 Required Seats Remaining: 0 Heart is a playful therapy rabbit who loves getting head scratches and spending time with kids. Come practice your reading skills by reading aloud to this non-judgmental listener! Parents/caregivers are welcome to stay in the room with their child while they read to Heart. For children ages 8 and under, a parent or caregiver is required to remain inside of the library for the duration of their time slot (15 minutes). This event is in the "Kids" group. Read with Heart 4:30pm - 4:45pm Kids Story Time Room Closed Required This event is in the "Kids" group. 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: Other Required Seats Remaining: 0 Heart is a playful therapy rabbit who loves getting head scratches and spending time with kids. Come practice your reading skills by reading aloud to this non-judgmental listener! Parents/caregivers are welcome to stay in the room with their child while they read to Heart. For children ages 8 and under, a parent or caregiver is required to remain inside of the library for the duration of their time slot (15 minutes). This event is in the "Kids" group. Read with Heart 4:45pm - 5:00pm Kids Story Time Room Closed Required This event is in the "Kids" group. 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: Other Required Seats Remaining: 0 Heart is a playful therapy rabbit who loves getting head scratches and spending time with kids. Come practice your reading skills by reading aloud to this non-judgmental listener! Parents/caregivers are welcome to stay in the room with their child while they read to Heart. For children ages 8 and under, a parent or caregiver is required to remain inside of the library for the duration of their time slot (15 minutes).	This event is in the "Teens" group. Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament 4:00pm - 5:00pm Teens Teen Space This event is in the "Teens" group. 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! Reservation Study Room 3 4:00pm - 6:30pm Study Room 3 This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Study Room 3 Reservation Study Room 4 4:00pm - 8:00pm Study Room 4 This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Study Room 4
5 pm		Reservation Bent Tree Villas Board Meeting 5:15pm - 7:15pm Archive Room This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Archive Room Purpose of Meeting Board Meeting Reservation NCIS - Invoice 5:30pm - 7:00pm Large Meeting Room This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Large Meeting Room Purpose of Meeting Lessons for new cyclists. Reservation Study Room 3 5:30pm - 7:45pm Study Room 3 This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Study Room 3	This event is in the "Teens" group. Teen Advisory Board Meeting 5:00pm - 6:00pm Teens Large Meeting Room This event is in the "Teens" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Make a difference at your library! Students in 6th - 12th grade can suggest materials to order, plan programs, and volunteer. Applications can be found online here: goo.gl/JTmF54		Reservation Library Board Meeting 5:30pm - 7:00pm Archive Room This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Archive Room
6 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group. Let's Talk English Conversation Group 6:30pm - 7:45pm Adults Southeast Corner This event is in the "Adults" group. 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.	This event is in the "Teens" group. Teen Board Game Club 6:00pm - 7:30pm Teens Large Meeting Room Closed Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Required Seats Remaining: 4 Event Details: JPL’s Teen Board Game Club meets monthly. It's a great way to meet other gaming enthusiasts and discover new games. For kids in 6th - 12th grade. Registration appreciated. Pizza will be served.		This event is in the "Teens" group. Power of Poetry with Prince Harrison, Jr. 6:30pm - 7:30pm Teens Teen Space Closed Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Closed 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: Other Required Seats Remaining: 9 Event Details: Celebrate National Poetry Month with local, self-published poet, Prince Harrison, Jr. He'll share his poetry journey and host a mini workshop to help you discover your inner poet. Tasty snacks will be served. For students in 8th grade and up.

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