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This event is in the "All Ages" group.
All Ages
Johnston Public Library
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
September is Hunger Action Month--Donate Now!
All Day 9/1 - 9/30
Johnston Public Library
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Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Johnston Public Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Cooking & Food,
Health & Wellness,
Other
Event Details:
September is National Hunger Action Month. Take action! Help those in need in our community by dropping off non-perishable food items and personal health items at Johnston Public Library.
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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)
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Reservation
West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
Sep
18
2024
Wed
Iowa Health and Human Services Juvenile Reentry Systems Task Force
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
Purpose of Meeting
Discuss juvenile reentry systems in the state of Iowa.
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)
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This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Study Room 3
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10 am |
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This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Sep
16
2024
Mon
Story Time Together
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
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.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Sep
17
2024
Tue
Wild Rumpus
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
Come join us in expending some pent up energy in this specially designed active playtime for little ones. Have fun jumping, crawling, and balancing through a pint-sized obstacle course.
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.
Sep
18
2024
Wed
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:
Health & Wellness,
Story Hours
Get ready to move at a special storytime that will get you and your kids up on your feet! This is a high-energy story time for kids of all ages.
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Study Room 2
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Reservation
Large Meeting Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Large Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting
Community Conversation on Housing
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Study Room 4
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Sep
21
2024
Sat
Mayura Kannada Sangha - Skit Practice
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Archive Room
Purpose of Meeting
Skit Practice and recording
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This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Sep
19
2024
Thu
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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12 pm |
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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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Sep
19
2024
Thu
Lunchtime Lit Book Club
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Archive Room
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Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Archive Room
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 Butcher by Joyce Carol Oates.
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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.
Sep
15
2024
Sun
Can You Find It?
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:
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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Adults,
All Ages
East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
Closed
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Sep
15
2024
Sun
History of Johnston, Iowa: Early Businesses
1:30pm - 2:30pm
East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
Closed
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Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
Age Group:
Adults,
All Ages
Program Type:
Presentations,
Other
Required
Seats Remaining:
26
Event Details:
Join speakers from the Johnston Station Historical Society for a presentation about early businesses in the Johnston area before Johnston became a city in 1969.
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Sep
16
2024
Mon
Department Head Roundtable
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Archive Room
Purpose of Meeting
Weekly roundtable discussion
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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)
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This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Whisper Room
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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:
Study Room 1
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Study Room 4
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2 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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This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Archive Room
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3 pm |
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
meeting of cubers in central iowa
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Sep
18
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! Drive, dodge, and maneuver your way to a first-place finish in our Mario Kart Tournament! Prizes for the winners. 6th grade and up.
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This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Study Room 4
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4 pm |
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Sep
16
2024
Mon
Teen Craft Club
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space
Closed
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Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Teen Space
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining:
14
Event Details:
"The first rule of Craft Club: You always talk about Craft Club!"
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.
Sep
16
2024
Mon
LEGO® Club
4:15pm - 5:00pm
Story Time Room
Closed
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Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Story Time Room
Age Group:
Kids
Program Type:
Play & Learn
Required
Seats Remaining:
7
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 "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Sep
17
2024
Tue
JPL Book Bike at the Johnston Farmer's Market
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Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Other
Event Details:
We're taking JPL on the road. Come visit the JPL Book Bike at the Farmer's Market.
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Sep
18
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
Event Details:
Test your skills! Prizes and bragging rights for the winners. Tournaments held every Wednesday. 6th grade and up.
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.
Sep
19
2024
Thu
Anime Club
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space
Open
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Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Teen Space
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining:
22
Event Details:
Join JPL's Anime Club each week for Japanese snacks, anime trivia, and art projects! All fans welcome!
Registration is not required, but you will receive reminder emails about meetings if you register.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Kids
Story Time Room
Closed
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Sep
19
2024
Thu
Needle-Felted Cornucopia
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Story Time Room
Closed
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Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Story Time Room
Age Group:
Kids
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining:
6
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're making a cornucopia of felted fruit!
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Reservation
Large Meeting Room
Sep
21
2024
Sat
Frontotemporal Degeneration Awareness--Room Setup
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Large Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting
Educational awareness presentation.
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5 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)
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
Teens
Large Meeting Room
Open
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Sep
17
2024
Tue
Dungeons & Dragons
5:00pm - 6:30pm
Large Meeting Room
Open
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:
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. This event is part of a combined series.
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Study Room 4
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Sep
17
2024
Tue
Register to Vote!
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Archive Room
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Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Archive Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Voting
Event Details:
Prepare to let your voice be heard in November elections by registering to vote.
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Sep
19
2024
Thu
Dragon Ball FighterZ Tournament
5:00pm - 6:00pm
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:
Join us for a Dragon Ball FighterZ throwdown 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!
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)
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6 pm |
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Sep
16
2024
Mon
Adult ESL Classes on Break in September & October
6:30pm - 7:45pm
Archive Room
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Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Archive Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
ESL
Event Details:
Johnston Public Library Adult English Language Learning classes will be taking a break during the months of September and October to accommodate a staffing transition. Both of JPL's Adult English Language Learning classes will resume in November.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Sep
19
2024
Thu
Adult ESL Classes on Break in September & October
6:30pm - 7:45pm
Archive Room
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
Event Details:
Johnston Public Library Adult English Language Learning classes will be taking a break during the months of September and October to accommodate a staffing transition. Both of JPL's Adult English Language Learning classes will resume in November.
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Sep
17
2024
Tue
Mario Kart 8 Worldwide Time Trials Esports Team
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen Space
Closed
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Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Teen Space
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining:
9
Event Details:
Join JPL's first-ever Mario Kart 8 Worldwide Time Trials Competition Esports Team! Over the next 11 weeks, prepare to put your racing skills to the test on a different track each week.
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Reservation
Large Meeting Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Large Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting
Community Conversation on Housing
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