9 am |
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This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Study Room 1
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Oct
17
2023
Tue
ChildServe Marketing and Communications
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Archive Room
Purpose of Meeting
Marketing Communications Quarterly Retreat
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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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Oct
21
2023
Sat
Proctored Test for Lottie
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Study Room 2
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10 am |
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This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Oct
16
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
16
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.
Reservation
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
zoom meeting for safety training
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This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Oct
17
2023
Tue
Magnet Play
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:
Play & Learn
Explore the power of magnets through hands-on play. A variety of Magnet activities will be provided during this open play program. Perfect for ages 2-5, but all ages are 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.
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This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Oct
18
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 event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Oct
20
2023
Fri
Move & Groove
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:
Play & Learn,
Story Hours
Get ready to move at a special storytime that will get you and your kids up on your feet! This is a high-energy story time for kids of all ages.
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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11 am |
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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:
Whisper Room
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This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Oct
19
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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Reservation
Large Meeting Room
Oct
20
2023
Fri
Dean Snyder Construction PM/PS Meeting
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Large Meeting Room
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12 pm |
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This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Study Room 2
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Oct
19
2023
Thu
Lunchtime Lit Book Club
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Archive Room
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 The Woman They Could Not Silence by Kate Moore.
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1 pm |
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 "Kids" group.
Oct
15
2023
Sun
Board in the Library
1:00pm - 4:00pm
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:
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.
Oct
15
2023
Sun
History of Johnston, Iowa Series: The 20th Century
1:30pm - 2:30pm
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:
Adults,
All Ages
Program Type:
Presentations
Required
Seats Remaining:
7
Event Details:
Join speakers from the Johnston Station Historical Society for part two 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 3
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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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Oct
20
2023
Fri
Study Room 3-- IASFAA Website Working Meeting
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.
Oct
18
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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Reservation
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
Training volunteers to advocate in court for children who have experienced abuse and neglect
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Oct
19
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
16
2023
Mon
Read Me a Book 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:
Book Clubs
Required
Seats Remaining:
11
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 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
18
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
19
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:
Archive Room
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Oct
21
2023
Sat
Chinese American for Iowa
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Archive Room
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5 pm |
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This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Study Room 2
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)
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Oct
20
2023
Fri
Art in the Barn
5:30pm - 8:30pm
Simpson Barn
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Simpson Barn
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Entertainment,
Other
Event Details:
Join us for the annual Art in the Barn event on Friday, October 20th from 5:30pm to 8:30pm in the Simpson Barn, just west of Johnston Public Library.
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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
16
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 event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Oct
17
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.
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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)
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
Adults
Archive Room
Closed
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Oct
19
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
Adult ESL is an ongoing program designed for English language learners. 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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7 pm |
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This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Whisper Room
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