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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 3
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This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Study Room 1
Reservation
Large Meeting Room
Oct
13
2023
Fri
UNI Student Teachers Transition Day
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Large Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting
Student Teachers will be transitioning from their first 8 week placement to the the next. We will be reflecting on the last 8 weeks and setting professional development goals for the next 8 weeks.
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This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Archive Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Study Room 3
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This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Oct
9
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. 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.
Oct
9
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.
Oct
10
2023
Tue
Fire Safety Story Time with JGFD
10:30am - 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
Event Details:
Join us as the Johnston Grimes Metropolitan Fire Department presents a very special story time packed full with fire safety and prevention tips. A real fire engine will be on display in the parking lot for viewing following this event!
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.
Oct
11
2023
Wed
Toddler Time
10:00am - 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
Event Details:
Join us for a high energy, interactive story time for toddlers! We'll sing, dance, read stories, and then we will get out some toys for a playtime afterwards. Recommended for ages 1-3.
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 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
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Adults
Large Meeting Room
Closed
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Oct
14
2023
Sat
Make It: JPL Craft Workshop For Adults
10:30am - 11:30am
Large Meeting Room
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:
Get your craft on with JPL.
Join Lori and Riddhi to explore a new trending craft project every couple of months.
Adults, leave the kids at home for this one, this crafting time is just for you!
In October, Lori and Riddhi will be showing you how to create DIY decoupage pumpkin centerpieces. Registration is required for this free, in-person crafting class.
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This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Oct
12
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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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:
Archive Room
Purpose of Meeting
Keller Williams has been invited by a group of 5 -6 people to talk about financial literacy - organized by Jean Baptiste Mugabe
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1 pm |
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Oct
8
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.
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Oct
9
2023
Mon
Teen School's Out Special: Beetlejuice Bash
1:30pm - 3:00pm
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:
Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:
Kick off the Halloween season by watching the iconic movie "Beetlejuice" and making eerie craft creations like a potion bottle necklace and a mummy nightlight. Plus, we'll have spooky snacks and a Sandworm Scavenger Hunt!
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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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2 pm |
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3 pm |
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Oct
11
2023
Wed
Teen Mario Kart Tournament
3:30pm - 4:00pm
Teen Space
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.
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This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Study Room 2
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Oct
12
2023
Thu
Kahoot! Anime Trivia Challenge Club
3:30pm - 4:30pm
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:
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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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.
Oct
9
2023
Mon
LEGO® Club
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:
Play & Learn
Required
Seats Remaining:
2
Event Details:
LEGO Club provides a fun atmosphere where children can learn, build and play with the library’s set of LEGOs. Each meeting offers a new challenge. Great for kids in grades K-5. Registration required.
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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 event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Oct
11
2023
Wed
Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space
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!
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Study Room 3
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Oct
12
2023
Thu
Dragon Ball FighterZ Tournament
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Space
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:
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 3
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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.
Oct
9
2023
Mon
Let's Talk English Conversation Group
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
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 is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Archive Room
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Teens
Large Meeting Room
Closed
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Oct
10
2023
Tue
Teen Paint Night
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Large Meeting Room
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:
Crafts & Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining:
13
Event Details:
Join us for Teen Paint Night to enjoy a fun evening of art-making, creativity, and friends. This chill event will feature a different, guided painting project each month.
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
Teens
Large Meeting Room
Closed
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Oct
12
2023
Thu
Teen Board Game Club
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Large Meeting Room
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:
Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining:
5
Event Details:
Do you love board games? Looking to meet some fellow board game enthusiasts? Join us at JPL’s Teen Board Game Club where each month, we’ll introduce you to a new game and teach you how to play it.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Adults
Archive Room
Closed
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Oct
12
2023
Thu
Everyday English
6:30pm - 7:45pm
Archive Room
Closed
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:
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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Oct
12
2023
Thu
Thursday Night Book Club
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:
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 Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel.
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