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Jan
8
2024
Mon
Teen Space will close at 5:30 today
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Teen Space
Event Details:
The JPL Teen Space will close early today at 5:30.
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This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Jan
8
2024
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. Story time will be followed by a craft or activity. Designed for children from 18 months through preschool and their caregivers.
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This event is in the "Kids" group.
Cancelled
Kids
Story Time Room
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Jan
9
2024
Tue
Cancelled
CANCELLED: Wonder Works
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:
Your babies and toddlers will squish and smush their way to a good time with this multi-sensory playtime. Be sure to dress for a mess! Great for kids 18 months-4 years old.
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This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Jan
10
2024
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
Join us for a high energy, interactive storytime for toddlers! We'll sing, dance, read stories, and then we will get out some toys for a playtime afterwards. Great 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 4
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
Cancelled
Adults
Large Meeting Room
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
13
2024
Sat
Cancelled
POSTPONED -- Ancestry Basics with the Iowa Genealogical Society
10:30am - 11:30am
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:
Crafts & Hobbies,
Presentations,
Other
Event Details:
DUE TO EXTREMEM WEATHER CONDITIONS, THIS CLASS HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2024.
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This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Jan
11
2024
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.
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
7
2024
Sun
Create a Craft
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:
Crafts & Hobbies
Come to the library to make a fun craft. All supplies are provided, no registration is necessary for this drop-in craft time.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Adults
Large Meeting Room
Closed
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
7
2024
Sun
Sunday Card Crafting Club
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:
Adults
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Join Dreama Deskins on the first Sunday of every month beginning at 1:30pm to explore paper card making.
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This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Jan
8
2024
Mon
Story Time Together
1:00pm - 1:30pm
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. Story time will be followed by a craft or activity. 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 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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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jan
10
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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This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Study Room 3
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Kids
Story Time Room
Closed
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Jan
8
2024
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: 0
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 event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jan
10
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!
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
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Study Room 1
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jan
11
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 event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jan
11
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!
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Kids
Story Time Room
Closed
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Jan
11
2024
Thu
Heroes in Training: D&D for Kids (Part 1)
4:30pm - 5:30pm
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:
Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining:
4
Calling all heroes! Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) is a table top role-playing game (TTRPG) that promotes creativity and problem solving skills. This 4 week training course will teach kids the basics of how to play. Kids in grade 4-5 can register for Part 1 and that will register you for all 4 classes.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
Adults
Archive Room
Closed
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
8
2024
Mon
Let's Talk English Conversation Group
6:30pm - 7:45pm
Archive Room
Closed
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Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Archive Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
ESL
Required
Seats Remaining:
18
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.
Cancelled
Teens
Large Meeting Room
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jan
9
2024
Tue
Cancelled
CANCELLED Teen Advisory Board Meeting
6:30pm - 7:30pm
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:
Teens
Program Type:
Other
Event Details:
Cancelled due to weather. We will try to reschedule the meeting for next week. Stay tuned!
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
Teens
Large Meeting Room
Closed
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jan
11
2024
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:
2
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. Snacks and drinks will be provided. This program is for kids in 6th grade and up. Registration required.
This month we'll be playing Mafia de Cuba and One Night Ultimate Werewolf.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Adults
Archive Room
Closed
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
11
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 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.
Jan
11
2024
Thu
Thursday Night Book Club
6:30pm - 7:45pm
Southeast Corner
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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 Long Bright River by Liz Moore.
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