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This event is in the "All Ages" group.
All Ages
Johnston Public Library
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
September is Hunger Action Month--Donate Now!
All Day 9/1 - 9/30
Johnston Public Library
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Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Johnston Public Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Cooking & Food,
Health & Wellness,
Other
Event Details:
September is National Hunger Action Month. Take action! Help those in need in our community by dropping off non-perishable food items and personal health items at Johnston Public Library.
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Reservation
Large Meeting Room
Sep
20
2023
Wed
Strategic Planning Training - IowaCASA & Iowa HHS
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Large Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting
Training for organizations interested in learning about strategic planning
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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 4
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This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Sep
18
2023
Mon
Story Time Together
10:00am - 10:30am
Story Time Room
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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.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Sep
18
2023
Mon
Story Time Together
10:30am - 11:00am
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. 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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This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Sep
19
2023
Tue
Rhythm & Rhymes- A Musical Play Time
10:30am - 11:30am
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:
Rhythm and Rhymes is a passive, musical play time for children and their caregivers to explore sounds through instruments, toys, and other materials. Perfect for ages 2-5, but all ages welcome.
*A Terrific Tuesday 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.
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This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Sep
21
2023
Thu
Bouncing Babies
11:00am - 11:30am
Story Time Room
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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 |
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Sep
21
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 A Good Neighborhood by Therese Anne Fowler.
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This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Sep
17
2023
Sun
Board in the Library
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Story Time Room
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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!
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Adults,
All Ages
Large Meeting Room
Closed
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Sep
17
2023
Sun
History of Johnston, Iowa Series: The Early Days
1:30pm - 2:30pm
Large Meeting Room
Closed
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Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults,
All Ages
Program Type:
Presentations
Required
Seats Remaining:
20
Event Details:
Join speakers from the Johnston Station Historical Society for part one of our series about the history of Johnston, Iowa.
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This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Study Room 4
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2 pm |
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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 3
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3 pm |
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Sep
20
2023
Wed
Teen Mario Kart Tournament
3:30pm - 4:00pm
Teen Space
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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.
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Sep
21
2023
Thu
Kahoot! Anime Trivia Challenge Club
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teen Space
Closed
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Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Teen Space
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:
Compete against other anime fans for fabulous prizes at JPL's Kahoot! Anime Trivia Challenge! Each week we'll feature trivia questions about a different anime series as well as sample a fun snack from Japan.
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This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Study Room 4
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Adults
East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Sep
23
2023
Sat
Ultimate Reading Challenge Fall Meet-Up Party
3:00pm - 4:00pm
East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
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Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Clubs,
Other
Event Details:
The Ultimate Reading Challenge is a year-long reading challenge open to any adults 18+. To complete the challenge, you need to read at least 18 books by the end of 2023 that fit into one of the many categories in the JPL Ultimate Reading Challenge Book Log. Read even more books to earn up to 5 prize entries. And - don’t miss the Monthly Bonus Categories and all three Meet-Up Parties to earn additional entries for the grand prize drawing!
Questions about the Challenge? Call or email the Reference Desk.
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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.
Sep
18
2023
Mon
Read Me a Book Club
4:15pm - 5:00pm
Story Time Room
Closed
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Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Story Time Room
Age Group:
Kids
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Required
Seats Remaining:
12
Event Details:
Celebrate reading as a family at Read Me a Book Club! Each monthly session will include a read-aloud and hands-on activities. No pre-reading is required. Read Me a Book Club is recommended for kids in grades K-2 with their grown-up.
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.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Sep
20
2023
Wed
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!
Reservation
Large Meeting Room
Sep
20
2023
Wed
Western Suburbs Education and School Board Candidate Open House
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Large Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting
To invite the community to talk with School Board Candidates and members of different community groups of Democrats in the western suburbs.
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Sep
21
2023
Thu
Dragon Ball FighterZ Tournament
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Space
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Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Teen Space
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Gaming
Event Details:
Join us for a Dragon Ball FighterZ throw down every Thursday in the Teen Space! Choose a team of three fighters from the game’s 44 characters and battle it out to become the champion!
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This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Study Room 4
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5 pm |
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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)
Reservation
West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
Sep
18
2023
Mon
Girl Scout Registration Event
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
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:
Archive Room
Purpose of Meeting
WordPress presentation/tutoring/assistance
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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)
Reservation
West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
Sep
21
2023
Thu
Johnston Community School Foundation Board Meeting
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
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6 pm |
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
Adults
Southeast Corner
Closed
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Sep
18
2023
Mon
Let's Talk English Conversation Group
6:30pm - 7:45pm
Southeast Corner
Closed
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Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Southeast Corner
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
ESL
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
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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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Sep
19
2023
Tue
Dungeons and Dragons
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teen Space
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:
4
Event Details:
Beginners and experienced adventurers welcome! Bring a character or use one of our premade characters. We will meet monthly. 6th-12th grade. Registration required.
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Study Room 2
Sep
19
2023
Tue
Green Meadows North Homeowners Association
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Archive Room
Purpose of Meeting
Green Meadows North Homeowners Association Board meeting
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
Adults
Johnston Public Library
Closed
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Sep
21
2023
Thu
Everyday English
6:30pm - 7:45pm
Johnston Public Library
Closed
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Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Johnston Public Library
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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