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Jan
1
2024
Mon
Closing
Library is Closed for New Year's Day
Branches:
Johnston Public Library
Description:
JPL is closed for New Year's Day on Monday, January 1, 2024.
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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)
Purpose of Meeting
Our homeschool group will be celebrating and learning about World Braille Day with the Children's Librarian from the Iowa Library for the Blind.
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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
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.
Jan
2
2024
Tue
Clothespin 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
Event Details:
Clothespin Play is an engaging program designed to promote the development of fine motor skills in children aged 2 to 4.
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.
Jan
3
2024
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, January 10.
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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Reservation
East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
Jan
5
2024
Fri
UNI Student Teacher Orientation Day
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
Purpose of Meeting
Student Teacher Orientation for Spring 2024
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This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Jan
6
2024
Sat
Quick Crafts: Scratch Art Bookmarks
10:00am - 12:00pm
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:
Crafts & Hobbies
Event Details:
Stop by the youth services area between 10am-Noon for a quick craft! This is a drop-in program for kids, so no registration is necessary. Available while supplies last.
This month's craft is a scratch art bookmark filled with fireworks to celebrate the new year!
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Adults
Large Meeting Room
Closed
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
6
2024
Sat
Grilled Cheese Extravaganza!
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:
Cooking & Food,
Presentations
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Warm, melty cheese, oozing from between toasty slices of bread—MMM! The ultimate comfort food on a chilly day. Come see our fave food editor Lois Carpenter show new tricks for making a great grilled cheese sandwich.
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11 am |
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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 "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Jan
4
2024
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, January 11.
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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 4
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1 pm |
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This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Archive Room
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2 pm |
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3 pm |
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This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Tech Lab
Purpose of Meeting
Converting a mp4 video from mac laptop to cd
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jan
3
2024
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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4 pm |
Dec
31
2023
Sun
Closing
Library Closing Early for New Year's Eve
Branches:
Johnston Public Library
Description:
JPL is closing early at 4:00pm on Sunday, December 31, 2023 for New Year's Eve.
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jan
3
2024
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!
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jan
4
2024
Thu
Kahoot! Anime Trivia Challenge Club
4:00pm - 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.
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:
Study Room 3
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Kids
East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
Closed
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Jan
4
2024
Thu
Kids Kitchen: Bagel Pizzas
4:30pm - 5:15pm
East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
Age Group:
Kids
Program Type:
Cooking & Food
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Ready for an afterschool treat? Kids can join our monthly cooking class to learn basic cooking skills and practice following a recipe. Registration is required for this class and is open to kids in elementary school.
This month, we're making bagel pizzas!
Disclaimer(s)
Accompanying Adults - Ages 8 and under
Children ages 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jan
4
2024
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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5 pm |
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6 pm |
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
Adults
Archive Room
Closed
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
4
2024
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 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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