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.

Time	Sun (4/23)	Mon (4/24)	Tue (4/25)	Wed (4/26)	Thu (4/27)	Fri (4/28)	Sat (4/29)
All Day	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.
		This event is in the "Adults" group. Lonely Readers Club All Day Adults Online Virtual Event 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: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: Flirting with the idea of a book club, but not interested in peopling or meeting? We get you. The JPL Lonely Readers Club is all of the book club with none of the meetings. The book for the month will be announced via the Facebook group @ facebook.com/groups/JPLLonelyReadersClub. Print copies of the Lonely Readers Club book of the month will be available at JPL beginning the 8th of the month, while supplies last. If you're feeling social, (as in, social media social), join the JPL Lonely Readers Club Facebook group and chat with fellow readers about characters, plot, how that one character really bothered you, or whatever else you need to get off your chest. It's the literary lonely hearts club for that little bit of recluse in all of us! In April, JPL Lonely Readers Club will be reading We Had a Little Real Estate Problem by Kliph Nesteroff.
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. Cancelled Story Time Together 9:30am - 10:00am Kids Story Time Room This event is in the "Kids" group. Cancelled 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.	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 9:00am - 3:00pm 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. 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 4 9:15am - 11:15am Study Room 4 This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Study Room 4	Reservation Re-story-ation Workshop/Gathering 9:00am - 4:45pm West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large) This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large) Purpose of Meeting To collaborate with anti-violence advocates to strategize best practices, programming, and support to ensure individuals and communities impacted by violence have the resources they need to be safe and move forward in healthy spaces. 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 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 Study Room 3 9:00am - 12:45pm Study Room 3 This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Study Room 3 This event is in the "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 "Adults" group. Free Shred Day 9:00am - 12:00pm Adults Library Parking Lot 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: Library Parking Lot Age Group: Adults Program Type: Other Event Details: Get rid of your old confidential documents in a safe and secure way at Johnston Public Library's free Shred Day. Reservation Ankeny Mock Trial 9:00am - 5:00pm Archive Room This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Archive Room Purpose of Meeting Preparing for National mock trial tournament. 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 2 9:45am - 11:00am Study Room 2 This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Study Room 2
10 am		This event is in the "Kids" group. Cancelled Story Time Together 10:00am - 10:30am Kids Story Time Room This event is in the "Kids" group. Cancelled 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 Reservation CFI All-Staff Training 10:00am - 1:00pm Large Meeting Room This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Large Meeting Room	This event is in the "Kids" group. Block Party! 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 Description: Join us for an hour of fun playing with a variety of blocks and other building materials. Come see what it is all about and have some CONSTRUCTIVE FUN!!! 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.	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 Healthy Child Care Iowa State Meeting 10:00am - 3:00pm Large Meeting Room This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Large Meeting Room Purpose of Meeting Healthy Child Care Iowa State Meeting			Reservation Study Room 3 10:00am - 11:00am Study Room 3 This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Study Room 3
11 am			Reservation Johnston Kiwanis Club Board Meeting 11:30am - 12:45pm Archive Room This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Archive Room		This event is in the "Kids" group. Bouncing Babies 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: 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.
12 pm				Reservation Study Room 1 12:45pm - 8:00pm Study Room 1 This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Study Room 1	Reservation Study Room 3 12:45pm - 3:45pm Study Room 3 This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Study Room 3	Reservation Drake University Head Start 12:00pm - 5:00pm Archive Room This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Archive Room Purpose of Meeting Leadership Team meeting Reservation Study Room 4 12:30pm - 3:30pm Study Room 4 This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Study Room 4
1 pm	This event is in the "Kids" group. Can You Find It? 1:00pm - 4:00pm Kids Youth Services Area 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: 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 Study Room 3 1:00pm - 4:30pm Study Room 3 This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Study Room 3			Reservation Help Desk Appointment 1:00pm - 2:00pm Whisper Room This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Whisper Room
2 pm		Reservation Study Room 4 2:00pm - 8:00pm Study Room 4 This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Study Room 4
3 pm	This event is in the "Teens" group. Legobot Mechanics Club 3:00pm - 4:30pm Teens West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large) 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: West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large) Age Group: Teens Program Type: Computers & Technology Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Legobot Mechanics Club is a fun, laid-back robotics class for kids 11-13 years old.			Reservation Tech Lab 3:00pm - 5:00pm Tech Lab This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Tech Lab 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		Reservation Kava Enterprises (Scooter's) 4:00pm - 5:00pm Archive Room This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Archive Room Purpose of Meeting Team informational meeting & discussion Reservation Study Room 3 4:15pm - 5:30pm 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. Cancelled Dungeons and Dragons: Curse of Strahd 4:00pm - 5:30pm Teens Archive Room This event is in the "Teens" group. Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Archive Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Gaming Event Details: This a JPL group involved in an ongoing campaign. They are not accepting new members at this time. Reservation Help Desk Unavailable Today 4:00pm - 6:00pm Whisper Room This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Whisper Room This event is in the "Kids" group. Curious Kids 4:15pm - 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: Play & Learn Required Seats Remaining: 0 Investigate and create using a variety of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math themes. Face a new challenge each session. For children going into grades 3-5.	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 3 4:00pm - 4:30pm Study Room 3 This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Study Room 3 Reservation Study Room 1 4:00pm - 5:00pm Study Room 1 This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Study Room 1
5 pm		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 To teach new cyclists about bike maintenance. Reservation North Glenn Townhomes Homeowners Association 5:30pm - 7:00pm Archive Room This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Archive Room	This event is in the "Teens" group. Book Box Book Club Unboxing Party: 6Th & 7Th Grade 5:30pm - 6:30pm Teens Archive 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: Archive Room Age Group: Teens Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: What book will we be reading? What will the bookish surprises be? You'll have to join the Book Box Book Club to find out! Reservation Study Room 3 5:45pm - 7:45pm Study Room 3 This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Study Room 3	Reservation Jungian and Everything Dreamy presentation/class for learning 5:30pm - 8:00pm Archive Room This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Archive Room Purpose of Meeting Learning about Carl Jung and dreams
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.	Reservation Study Room 1 6:15pm - 7:15pm Study Room 1 This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Study Room 1 This event is in the "Teens" group. Book Box Book Club Unboxing Party: 8Th - 12Th Grade 6:30pm - 7:30pm Teens Archive 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: Archive Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Book Clubs Required Seats Remaining: 1 Event Details: What book will we be reading? What will the bookish surprises be? You'll have to join the Book Box Book Club to find out! We'll meet again next month (see Events Calendar for specific date) to talk about the book and open our new box. This event is in the "Adults" group. Well Red Book Club 6:45pm - 7:45pm Adults Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: Join the Johnston Public Library's Well Red Book Club that meets on the last Tuesday of every month. Join the Well Red Book Club that meets at Pagliai's Pizza in Johnston. Come for the book, come for the conversation, come for a glass of wine or beer. This month's book is Finding Love at Hedgehog Hollow by Jessica Redland.		Reservation Northwoods HOA Meeting 6:00pm - 7:00pm Archive Room This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Archive Room Purpose of Meeting HOA members meeting This event is in the "Adults" group. Everyday English 6:30pm - 7:45pm Adults Southeast Corner Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. 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 learnerning 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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