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Oct
30
2023
Mon
Iowa Division of Credit Unions meeting
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Archive Room
Purpose of Meeting
This is an agency leadership meeting.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Oct
30
2023
Mon
QR Code Quest: Halloween Edition
9:00am - 8:00pm
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
Come in anytime the library is open for a fun scavenger hunt the whole family can enjoy. Follow the clues hidden throughout the library. Complete the puzzle and win a fun prize. Bring your own device or use one of ours. For all ages.
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Nov
2
2023
Thu
CJJP Research Team Working Session
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Archive Room
Purpose of Meeting
Research team meeting to discuss projects and tasks
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Study Room 1
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Study Room 4
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Reservation
East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
Nov
3
2023
Fri
Collaboration and Resources Meeting
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
Purpose of Meeting
AEA and DE collaboration and planning for career and academic/future ready statewide initiatives.
I apologize- I had a reservation for a smaller room and more have been added after the invite went out!
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This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Archive Room
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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
30
2023
Mon
Story Hour Break
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
Event Details:
No Story Time Together. We are on a story time break! This allows staff to create programs for the upcoming story time session which begins on Monday, November 6.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Oct
30
2023
Mon
Story Hour Break
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
Event Details:
No Story Time Together. We are on a story time break! This allows staff to create programs for the upcoming story time session which begins on Monday, November 6.
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This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Tech Lab
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Oct
31
2023
Tue
Press Play! Spooky Edition
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
Come and play with your child. We will offer different types of play prompts, sensory bins, & books to share. Press Play! is geared towards kids 18 months-4 years.
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.
Nov
1
2023
Wed
Story Hour Break
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:
No Toddler Time. We are on a story time break! This allows staff to create programs for the upcoming story time session which begins on Wednesday, November 8.
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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11 am |
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
Teens
Large Meeting Room
Closed
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Oct
30
2023
Mon
Yarn Monster
11:00am - 12:00pm
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: 0
Event Details:
Kids 5th grade through 8th grade can experiment with crochet stitches, making a yarn monster and listening to a family-friendly Halloween movie in the background.
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Oct
31
2023
Tue
Johnston Kiwanis Club Board Meeting
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Archive Room
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This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Nov
2
2023
Thu
Story Hour Break
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
Event Details:
No Bouncing Babies. We are on a story time break! This allows staff to create programs for the upcoming story time session which begins on Thursday, November 9.
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Nov
2
2023
Thu
Foster Grandparent Volunteers
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Archive Room
Purpose of Meeting
Foster grandparent volunteers meet once a month for training on how to better volunteer with the children they work with.
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This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Archive Room
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1 pm |
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
Teens
Large Meeting Room
Closed
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Oct
30
2023
Mon
Teen School's Out Special: Nightmare Before Christmas Movie Extravaganza
1:30pm - 3:00pm
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:
Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining:
24
Event Details:
School's out, and the shindig of the year begins with a dash of Halloween and Christmas magic. Join us to watch "The Nightmare Before Christmas" and make Jack Skellington-inspired craft creations. Spooky snacks will be served.
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This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Tech Lab
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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 |
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Adults
Large Meeting Room
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Oct
29
2023
Sun
NaNoWriMo Kickoff Party
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Large Meeting Room
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:
Other
Event Details:
Get excited, talk to other National Novel Month writers and gather a support system at the National Novel Writing Month Kick-Off Event at Johnston Public Library, sponsored by the Central Iowa Authors Group.
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Tech Lab
Purpose of Meeting
converting VHS-C tapes onto USB drive
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Nov
1
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 event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Nov
2
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 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.
Nov
1
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
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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Nov
2
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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This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Study Room 2
Reservation
East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
Nov
2
2023
Thu
Green Meadows North Townhomes Annual Meeting
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
Purpose of Meeting
Homeowners Association Annual Meeting
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
11/03/2023 @ 5:30pm - 11/04/2023 @ 12:00am
Adults
Large Meeting Room
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Write All Night at Johnston Public Library
11/03/2023 @ 5:30pm - 11/04/2023 @ 12:00am
Large Meeting Room
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:
Other
Event Details:
Are you working on the next great American novel, or just working on meeting the deadline for your next term paper? Come to the library after hours for some uninterrupted writing time.
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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
30
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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Oct
31
2023
Tue
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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 The Whip by Karen Kondazian.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
Adults
Archive Room
Closed
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Nov
2
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.
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