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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Adults,
All Ages
Johnston Public Library
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Food for Fines
All Day 4/7 - 4/13
Johnston Public Library
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Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Johnston Public Library
Age Group:
Adults,
All Ages
Program Type:
Cooking & Food,
Health & Wellness,
Other
Event Details:
Pay your overdue fees with non-perishable food items and more during National Library Week. One item pays $1 in fees. Fees for damaged or lost items cannot be paid with food or other items.
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Reservation
Large Meeting Room
Apr
8
2024
Mon
Iowa Virtual Academy - ISASP Testing
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Large Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting
ISASP (state assessment) testing
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 is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Whisper Room
Purpose of Meeting
Dennis has a new Google smartphone and would like help learning how to use it. He thinks he might need to come in for multiple appointments, so he'll likely want to make another appointment after the first one.
Apr
9
2024
Tue
Iowa Virtual Academy - ISASP Testing
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Archive Room
Purpose of Meeting
ISASP (state assessment) testing
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 is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Study Room 1
Apr
10
2024
Wed
Iowa Virtual Academy - ISASP Testing
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Archive Room
Purpose of Meeting
ISASP (state assessment) testing
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Study Room 2
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This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Archive Room
Purpose of Meeting
Holding walk-in interviews for our new store being built in Johnston, IA.
Apr
11
2024
Thu
Library Director Interviews
9:00am - 5:30pm
Large Meeting Room
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Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Large Meeting Room
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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 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.
Apr
8
2024
Mon
Solar Eclipse Story Time
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:
Interact with your child as we use books, songs, music, finger plays, and flannel boards to build early literacy skills. Designed for children from 18 months through preschool and their caregivers.
There will be a Solar Eclipse today, so come get your eclipse glasses and learn all about the sun with stories and songs.
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This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Study Room 1
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Apr
9
2024
Tue
Tape Town
10:30am - 11:30am
Story Time Room
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Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Story Time Room
Age Group:
Kids
Program Type:
Play & Learn
An interactive cityscape, connected with a network of masking tape roads, allows children to visit different parts of Tape Town with toy vehicles. A car wash and a grocery store will be just a few of the stops around town. Kids will strengthen motor skills, make connections and have lots of fun exploring Tape Town! Perfect for ages 2-5, but all ages welcome.
*A Terrific Tuesday Program
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This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Apr
10
2024
Wed
Toddler Time
10:00am - 11:00am
Story Time Room
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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.
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This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Apr
12
2024
Fri
Move & Groove
10:00am - 10:30am
Story Time Room
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Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Story Time Room
Age Group:
Kids
Program Type:
Story Hours
Event Details:
Get ready to move at a special storytime that will get you and your kids up on your feet! This is a high-energy storytime for both toddlers and preschool aged children.
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 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:
Tech Lab
Purpose of Meeting
VHS conversion - I have had training and done it before.
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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 "Kids" group.
Cancelled
Kids
Story Time Room
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Apr
11
2024
Thu
Cancelled
Bouncing Babies
11:00am - 11:30am
Story Time Room
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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.
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Apr
10
2024
Wed
Book Bike at Brio of Johnston
12:45pm - 1:45pm
Book Bike
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Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Book Bike
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This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Apr
7
2024
Sun
Create a Craft
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth Services Area
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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.
Apr
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:
1
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.
Apr
8
2024
Mon
Solar Eclipse Story Time
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
Event Details:
Interact with your child as we use books, songs, music, finger plays, and flannel boards to build early literacy skills. Designed for children from 18 months through preschool and their caregivers.
There will be a Solar Eclipse today, so come get your eclipse glasses and learn all about the sun with stories and songs.
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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 is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Study Room 2
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Study Room 1
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This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Archive Room
Purpose of Meeting
Informational Care Meeting
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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 "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
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.
Apr
13
2024
Sat
Kite Building Workshop
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:
Kids,
Teens,
Adults,
All Ages
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies
Event Details:
Get ready for the 11th Annual Kites on the Green Festival on Saturday, May 4th by attending a free Kite Making Workshop on Saturday, April 13th at Johnston Public Library from 2:00pm to 4:00pm.
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Apr
7
2024
Sun
Meeting for a play rehearsal
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Archive Room
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Apr
10
2024
Wed
Teen Mario Kart Tournament
3:30pm - 4:00pm
Teen Space
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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.
Teens
Study Room 3
Closed
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Apr
11
2024
Thu
Tutoring Night at JPL
3:30pm - 5:00pm
Study Room 3
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Study Room 3
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Other
Required
Seats Remaining:
6
Event Details:
6th - 12th grade students can receive free tutoring and homework help from the Johnston High School National Honor Society Tutoring Committee members.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Teens
Study Room 4
Closed
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Apr
11
2024
Thu
Tutoring Night at JPL
3:30pm - 5:00pm
Study Room 4
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Study Room 4
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Other
Required
Seats Remaining:
6
Event Details:
6th - 12th grade students can receive free tutoring and homework help from the Johnston High School National Honor Society Tutoring Committee members.
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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 1
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Kids
Story Time Room
Closed
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Apr
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:
6
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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East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
Apr
9
2024
Tue
Johnston Arts Council Meeting
4:30pm - 5:30pm
East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
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Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Apr
10
2024
Wed
Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space
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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
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Apr
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.
Apr
11
2024
Thu
Dragon Ball FighterZ Tournament
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Space
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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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Apr
13
2024
Sat
Non-profit Chinese Americans for Iowa 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 "Adults" group.
Adults
Archive Room
Closed
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Apr
8
2024
Mon
Let's Talk English Conversation Group
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:
9
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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Reservation
East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
Apr
9
2024
Tue
Comedy XPeriment Rehearsal
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 event is in the "Teens" group.
Teens
West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
Closed
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Apr
11
2024
Thu
Teen Board Game Club
6:00pm - 7:30pm
West 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:
West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining:
5
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 event is in the "Adults" group.
Adults
Archive Room
Closed
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Apr
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 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 event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Apr
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 The Family Chao by Samantha Chang.
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