Week Calendar

Name: Block Party!
Start: 2024-02-20T10:30:00-06:00
End: 2024-02-20T11:30:00-06:00
Location: Johnston Public Library

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All Day		Closing Library Closed for Washington's Birthday All Day Branches: Johnston Public Library Description: JPL is closed for Washington's Birthday on Monday, February 19, 2024.
9 am			Reservation Study Room 3 9:00am - 10:30am Study Room 3 This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Study Room 3 Reservation Tech Lab 9:00am - 11:30am Tech Lab This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Tech Lab Purpose of Meeting Converting video to digital. Reservation Yoga with Janis 9:15am - 10:15am 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)		Reservation Tai Chi with Kristin 9:15am - 10:15am 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)	Reservation ChildServe 9:00am - 12:00pm Archive Room This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Archive Room Purpose of Meeting Business Planning
10 am			This event is in the "Kids" group. Block Party! 10:30am - 11:30am Kids Story Time Room This event is in the "Kids" group. 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 Description: Join us for an hour of fun playing with a variety of blocks and other building materials. Come see what it is all about and have some CONSTRUCTIVE FUN!!! Perfect for ages 2-5, but all ages 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.	This event is in the "Kids" group. Toddler Time 10:00am - 11:00am Kids Story Time Room This event is in the "Kids" group. 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. This event is in the "Adults" group. Cancelled Mindfulness Meditation Series 10:30am - 11:30am Adults West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large) Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: A regular meditation practice can help you cultivate patience, kindness and inner peace.	Reservation Raising Oaks Group Meeting 10:00am - 11:30am 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 Large meeting room is needed to work on mapping.		Reservation Tech Lab 10:15am - 12:15pm Tech Lab This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Tech Lab Purpose of Meeting computer work
11 am					This event is in the "Kids" group. Bouncing Babies 11:00am - 11:30am Kids Story Time Room This event is in the "Kids" group. 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.
12 pm					Reservation Study Room 2 12:00pm - 4:00pm Study Room 2 This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Study Room 2
1 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group. Ultimate Reading Challenge Meet-Up 1:00pm - 2:00pm Adults Archive Room Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. 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: Book Clubs, Other Required Seats Remaining: 12 Event Details: The Ultimate Reading Challenge is a year-long reading challenge open to any adults 18+. To complete the challenge, you need to read at least 12 books by the end of 2024 that fit into one of the many categories in the JPL Ultimate Reading Challenge Book Log. Come to the quarterly Meet-Up Parties to earn additional entries for the Grand Prize Drawing! Questions about the Challenge? Call or email the Reference Desk. This event is in the "Kids" group. Board in the Library 1:00pm - 4:00pm Kids Story Time Room This event is in the "Kids" group. 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! Reservation Study Room 3 1:00pm - 4:00pm Study Room 3 This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Study Room 3		This event is in the "Teens" group. School's Out Special: Teen Chocolate Olympics (with Your Friend, Rick Astley) 1:30pm - 3:00pm Teens Large Meeting Room Closed Required This event is in the "Teens" group. 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: 7 Event Details: Brace yourselves for a cocoa-fueled extravaganza at JPL's first-ever Chocolate Olympics!
2 pm							This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Read Local Author Fair 2:00pm - 4:00pm Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages Large Meeting Room This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Exhibits, Other Event Details: Love local lit? You won’t want to miss the second annual JPL Read Local Author Fair! Stop by for some refreshments then mix and mingle with local authors.
3 pm			This event is in the "Kids" group. Cancelled Needle-Felted Heart Art 3:00pm - 4:00pm Kids Story Time Room Required This event is in the "Kids" group. Cancelled 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: Crafts & Hobbies Event Details: Learn the basics of needle felting as we make a cute, fuzzy creation! Needle felting is a way to sculpt objects and make art with wool. Registration is required for this class and is open to kids in 4th-5th grade. This month, we are making a miniature portrait using felting!	This event is in the "Teens" group. Teen Mario Kart Tournament 3:30pm - 4:00pm Teens Teen Space This event is in the "Teens" group. 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.	This event is in the "Teens" group. Kahoot! Anime Trivia Challenge Club 3:30pm - 4:30pm Teens Teen Space Closed Required This event is in the "Teens" group. 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. Reservation Battle of the Books 3:30pm - 5:00pm Archive Room This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Archive Room Purpose of Meeting Preparing for Battle of the Books
4 pm				This event is in the "Teens" group. Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament 4:00pm - 5:00pm Teens Teen Space This event is in the "Teens" group. 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! Reservation Study Room 3 4:00pm - 6:30pm Study Room 3 This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Study Room 3	This event is in the "Teens" group. Dragon Ball FighterZ Tournament 4:30pm - 5:30pm Teens Teen Space This event is in the "Teens" group. 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. Cancelled Heroes in Training: D&D for Kids (Part 4) 4:30pm - 5:30pm Kids Story Time Room Closed Required This event is in the "Kids" group. Cancelled 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.
5 pm					Reservation Study Room 2 5:30pm - 6:30pm Study Room 2 This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Study Room 2
6 pm			This event is in the "Teens" group. Dungeons and Dragons 6:00pm - 7:30pm Teens Teen Space Closed Required This event is in the "Teens" group. 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 INVOICE--Comedy XPeriment Rehearsal 6:30pm - 8:00pm 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 Rehearsal	Reservation Help Desk appointment 6:00pm - 7:00pm Whisper Room This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Whisper Room Purpose of Meeting Patron wants to learn how to use a computer. Reservation Ashton Pointe Owners Association Annual Meeting 6:30pm - 7:30pm 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 Annual Meeting This event is in the "Adults" group. Everyday English 6:30pm - 7:45pm Adults Archive Room Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. 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.
7 pm					Reservation Help Desk Appointment 7:00pm - 8:00pm Tech Lab This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Tech Lab Purpose of Meeting Patron requests help with Immigration email response process setting up a special account to inquire about status of previous request.

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