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This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Study Room 1
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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
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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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
Registration is required for this free class. Please register with Mandy Willey at the City of Johnston mwilley@cityofjohnston.com
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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
Heartland AEA PT/OT Meeting
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This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Oct
14
2024
Mon
Spooky Story Time
10:00am - 10:30am
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:
Kids
Program Type:
Story Hours
Event Details:
We are turning off the lights and having a special, spooky, glow-in-the-dark storytime for kids ages 8 and under.
Disclaimer(s)
Accompanying Adults - Ages 8 and under
Children ages 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult 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
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Oct
15
2024
Tue
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
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.
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.
Oct
16
2024
Wed
Move & Groove
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:
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.
Oct
16
2024
Wed
Johnston Community Schools Student Services
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Archive Room
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This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Tech Lab
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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
Having a lecture and discussion for members of the group.
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This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Oct
17
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.
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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 3
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Oct
17
2024
Thu
Lunchtime Lit Book Club
12:00pm - 1:00pm
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:
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 Horse by Geraldine Brooks.
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1 pm |
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Archive Room
Purpose of Meeting
Prepping for a November writing event. All are welcome.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Oct
13
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.
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Study Room 2
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Oct
14
2024
Mon
Teen Craft Club
1:00pm - 2:00pm
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:
Crafts & Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining:
14
Event Details:
"The first rule of Craft Club: You always talk about Craft Club!"
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Oct
14
2024
Mon
School's Out: Extended Teen Space Hours
1:00pm - 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:
Other
Event Details:
School's out, so JPL's Teen Space has extended hours! Drop in anytime today between 1:00 - 6:00 pm to hang out, play video games, create art, and MORE! Craft Club will meet today from 1:00 - 2:00 pm, and Smash Bros.
Oct
14
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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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 |
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)
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Study Room 4
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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 central Iowa cubers.
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Oct
16
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! 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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4 pm |
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Oct
14
2024
Mon
Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament: Random Mayhem Edition
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
Event Details:
"In this tournament, chaos is your only strategy!"
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Oct
16
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
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 3
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Oct
17
2024
Thu
Anime Club
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space
Open
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:
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
East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
Closed
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Oct
17
2024
Thu
Ghostly Glowing Art
4:30pm - 5:30pm
East 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:
East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
Age Group:
Kids
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining:
7
Event Details:
Can you paint in the dark? We're making spooky portraits with glowing ghosts! Registration is required for this event (grades 3-5).
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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 host Mock Trial session
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
Teens
Large Meeting Room
Open
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Oct
15
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
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Oct
17
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!
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Archive Room
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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Oct
18
2024
Fri
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Entertainment,
Other
Event Details:
Join us for the 12th annual Art in the Barn event on Friday, October 18th from 5:30pm to 8:30pm in the Simpson Barn, just west of Johnston Public Library.
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6 pm |
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Oct
14
2024
Mon
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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Reservation
East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
Oct
16
2024
Wed
Waters Edge Townhouse Association Owners Meeting
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
Purpose of Meeting
Water's Edge Owners Association Meeting
Reservation
West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
Oct
16
2024
Wed
INVOICE Comedy XPeriment Rehearsal
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
Oct
16
2024
Wed
URBSAF Scholarship committee
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Archive Room
Purpose of Meeting
Scholarship committee planning meeting
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Adults,
All Ages
Art Gallery
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Oct
17
2024
Thu
Artist Reception for Mark True and Al Kratz: Merge
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Art Gallery
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Art Gallery
Age Group:
Adults,
All Ages
Program Type:
Exhibits
Event Details:
Check out Merge, the new multimedia exhibit at the JPL Art Gallery featuring 10 short stories by author Al Kratz paired with 10 black-and-white photos by photographer Mark True.
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Study Room 3
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Oct
17
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.
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
Fall Program for the Friends of Johnston ELP ( Talented and Gifted Program)
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Oct
15
2024
Tue
Mario Kart 8 Worldwide Time Trials Esports Team
7:00pm - 8:00pm
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:
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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