Week Calendar

Name: Story Stroll
Start: 2023-06-06
End: 2023-06-06
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 (6/04)	Mon (6/05)	Tue (6/06)	Wed (6/07)	Thu (6/08)	Fri (6/09)	Sat (6/10)
All Day			This event is in the "Kids" group. Story Stroll All Day Kids Johnston Public Library 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: Johnston Public Library Age Group: Kids Program Type: Entertainment Join us for a self-guided Story Stroll! Families will enjoy strolling along sidewalks near the library while reading a picture book which is displayed on posts along the sidewalk. For all ages.
9 am		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. 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.	Reservation Study Room 3 9:00am - 10:00am Study Room 3 This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Study Room 3		Reservation Study Room 3 9:00am - 7:00pm Study Room 3 This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Study Room 3		Reservation Heartland Stampers 9:00am - 12:00pm Archive Room This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Archive Room Reservation Study Room 3 9:00am - 5:15pm Study Room 3 This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Study Room 3
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. 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. 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. Chalk Play 10:30am - 11:15am Kids Patio 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: Patio Age Group: Kids Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: Help us make our sidewalk and patio beautiful! We will provide the chalk and stencils, you provide the creativity! *Weather permitting Part of the 2023 Summer Library Program. 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. Cancelled Wacky Water Play 10:00am - 11:00am Kids Patio 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: Patio Age Group: Kids Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: Beat the heat at the library with some fun water play! Join us for fun water play stations on the JPL Outdoor Patio! Great for all ages! Weather permitting.	This event is in the "Kids" group. Play, Baby, Play 10:00am - 11:00am 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: 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!	This event is in the "Kids" group. Zoo to You with Blank Park Zoo 10:30am - 11:30am Kids Large Meeting 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: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Entertainment, Performances Event Details: See different animals up close and learn about what they eat, where they live and other fun facts!	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. Introducing: Backyard Chickens! 10:30am - 11:30am Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages Large Meeting Room Closed Required 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. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Home & Garden, Presentations Required Seats Remaining: 28 Event Details: JPL invites you to take part in a series of programs geared toward lifelong learning and skill building for adults. In this series, community professionals, expert DIY-ers, and enthusiastic hobbyists will provide opportunities to try new experiences, learn valuable techniques, and engage with fellow community members. The Skill Share Lending Library Series is for anyone and everyone - from those looking to save some green on that home project to the jack-of-all-trades hobbyist. All you need is a dash of passion for learning something new! Chickens can be major contributors to the health and beauty of your garden. They process your scraps, and in doing so, they help you produce super rich compost. And who can forget those delicious and convenient fresh eggs!
11 am		This event is in the "Teens" group. Dungeons and Dragons 101: Session 1 11:00am - 12:00pm 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: Gaming Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Have you always wanted to play D&D, but didn’t know where to start? Sign up for a 1 hour time slot to meet with a D&D expert to learn the basics of the game and create a character. This event is in the "Adults" group. Healthy Living for Brain and Body with Alzheimer's Association 11:30am - 12:30pm Adults Large Meeting Room 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: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness, Presentations Required Seats Remaining: 27 Event Details: Join Marcia Dicks, Volunteer Community Educator for Alzheimer’s Association of Iowa, for a JPL Lunch and Learn full of science-based information about taking care		Reservation Study Room 3 11:00am - 12:00pm Study Room 3 This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Study Room 3
12 pm		This event is in the "Teens" group. Dungeons and Dragons 101: Session 2 12:00pm - 1:00pm 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: Gaming Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Have you always wanted to play D&D, but didn’t know where to start? Sign up for a 1 hour time slot to meet with a D&D expert to learn the basics of the game and create a character.	Reservation Tutoring 12:00pm - 12:30pm Study Room 4 This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Study Room 4 Reservation Drake University Head Start 12:30pm - 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 Tutoring 12:00pm - 12:30pm 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. Create a Craft 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: Crafts & Hobbies Come to the library to make a fun craft. All supplies are provided, no registration is necessary for this drop-in craft time. This event is in the "Adults" group. Sunday Card Crafting Club 1:30pm - 3:00pm Adults Large Meeting Room 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: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Join Dreama Deskins on the first Sunday of every month beginning at 1:30pm to explore paper card making.	This event is in the "Teens" group. Dungeons and Dragons 101: Session 3 1:00pm - 2:00pm 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: Gaming Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Have you always wanted to play D&D, but didn’t know where to start? Sign up for a 1 hour time slot to meet with a D&D expert to learn the basics of the game and create a character.			This event is in the "Kids" group. Dis.cov.er.y 1:00pm - 2:00pm Kids Large Meeting 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: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Play & Learn Event Details: Join us for hands-on activities. Discover a new activity each week! Great for kids kindergarten through 5th grade and their grown-up.
2 pm		This event is in the "Teens" group. Dungeons and Dragons 101: Session 4 2:00pm - 3:00pm 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: Gaming Required Seats Remaining: 1 Event Details: Have you always wanted to play D&D, but didn’t know where to start? Sign up for a 1 hour time slot to meet with a D&D expert to learn the basics of the game and create a character.	Reservation Study Room 3 2:30pm - 4:00pm Study Room 3 This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Study Room 3 Reservation Study Room 1 2:45pm - 3:45pm 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. Anime Club 2:00pm - 3:00pm 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: Entertainment Required Seats Remaining: 15 Event Details: Hang out with fellow Otaku. We'll watch episodes of your favorite anime (check out our online calendar for each week's selection) and eat Japanese snacks. 6th grade and up.
3 pm				This event is in the "Teens" group. Teen Mario Kart Tournament 3:00pm - 4:00pm 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 Event Details: Let's go! Every Wednesday in the Teen Space, test your driving and Koopa shell dodging skills in our Mario Kart Tournament. Prizes for the top finishers! 6th grade and up.
4 pm			Reservation Study Room 3 4:30pm - 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. Teen Tuesday: Totally Rad Retro Decades Kick-off Party 4:30pm - 6:00pm 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 Program Type: Entertainment Required Seats Remaining: 28 Event Details: Celebrate the start of summer reading! We’re bringing back the 70’s, 80’s, and 90’s!	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!
5 pm				Reservation Proctored Exam 5:00pm - 8:00pm Study Room 2 This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Study Room 2
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 "Kids" group. Pop-Up Library in the Park 6:00pm - 7:00pm Kids Terra Park Offsite Event 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: Terra Park Age Group: Kids Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: Visit us at various parks through Johnston every Wednesday evening throughout the summer, weather permitting. Sign-up for a library card, choose a free book, create a fun craft, and participate in our Summer Library Program and earn prizes!	This event is in the "Kids" group. Block Party! 6:30pm - 7:15pm 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. 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 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. Thursday Night Book Club 6:30pm - 7:45pm 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: 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 A Woman of No Importance by Sonia Purnell.

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