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Jan
15
2024
Mon
Closing
Library Closed for M. L. King Jr. Day
Branches:
Johnston Public Library
Description:
JPL is closed for M. L. King Jr. Day on Monday, January 15, 2024.
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This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Archive Room
Purpose of Meeting
Training for a specific Red Cross group.
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This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Archive Room
Purpose of Meeting
Training for a specific Red Cross group.
Reservation
East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
Jan
18
2024
Thu
Greater Des Moines - Agent Workshop
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
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Reservation
Large Meeting Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Large Meeting Room
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10 am |
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This event is in the "Kids" group.
Cancelled
Kids
Story Time Room
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Jan
16
2024
Tue
Cancelled
CANCELLED Rhythm & Rhymes- A Musical Play Time
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:
Rhythm and Rhymes is a passive, musical play time for children and their caregivers to explore sounds through instruments, toys, and other materials. Perfect for ages 2-5, but all ages welcome.
*A Terrific Tuesday Program
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
17
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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11 am |
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This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Jan
18
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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12 pm |
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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
To review a project management office assessment.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
18
2024
Thu
Lunchtime Lit Book Club
12:00pm - 1:00pm
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:
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 Best We Could Do by Thi Bui.
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Jan
19
2024
Fri
ChildServe Marketing & Communications Team
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Archive Room
Purpose of Meeting
Marketing & Communications team's quarterly retreat meeting
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1 pm |
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Study Room 4
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Jan
14
2024
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 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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2 pm |
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Study Room 1
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3 pm |
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Cancelled
Teens
East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jan
14
2024
Sun
Cancelled
POSTPONED Tutoring Night at JPL
3:00pm - 5:00pm
East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
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:
Teens
Program Type:
Other
Event Details:
Students in 6th - 12th grade can receive free tutoring and homework help from members of the Johnston High School National Honor Society Tutoring Committee.
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jan
17
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
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4 pm |
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jan
17
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
18
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 "Kids" group.
Kids
Story Time Room
Closed
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Jan
18
2024
Thu
Comics Club: Dog Man
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:
Book Clubs
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Do you like comics? Graphic novels? Manga? In this 3-5 grade book club, kids can read any book from that month's series and then meet to discuss it and learn how to draw the characters! This club meets monthly, and you can join at any time. Registration is required.
This month, we'll be talking about the Dog Man series by Dav Pilkey and learning how to draw Dog Man.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jan
18
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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This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Study Room 3
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5 pm |
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jan
17
2024
Wed
Teen Space will close at 5:30 today
5:30pm - 6:00pm
Teen Space
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Teen Space
Event Details:
The Teen Space will be closing at 5:30 today.
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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)
Reservation
West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
Jan
18
2024
Thu
Johnston Community School Foundation Board Meeting
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
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6 pm |
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jan
16
2024
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.
Reservation
East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
Jan
16
2024
Tue
The Landing at Glenstone HOA
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 is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Archive Room
Purpose of Meeting
Education, Technical Support, and Networking
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jan
18
2024
Thu
Teen Advisory Board Meeting
6:30pm - 7:30pm
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:
Other
Event Details:
Make a difference at your library! Students in 6th - 12th grade can suggest materials to order, plan programs, and volunteer. Applications can be found online here: goo.gl/JTmF54
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Adults
Archive Room
Closed
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
18
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.
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Study Room 1
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7 pm |
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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
No financial gain as the people in attendance are already booked and paid for.
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