Week Calendar

Name: Block Party
Start: 2024-11-12T10:30:00-06:00
End: 2024-11-12T11:30:00-06:00
Location: Johnston Public Library

Filters

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

Time	Sun (11/10)	Mon (11/11)	Tue (11/12)	Wed (11/13)	Thu (11/14)	Fri (11/15)	Sat (11/16)
All Day		Closing Library Closed for Veterans' Day All Day Branches: Johnston Public Library Description: JPL is closed for Veterans' Day on Monday, November 11, 2024.
9 am			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) Purpose of Meeting Registration is required for this free class. Please register with Mandy Willey at the City of Johnston mwilley@cityofjohnston.com
10 am			Reservation Help Desk Appt 10:00am - 11:00am Whisper Room This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Whisper Room This event is in the "Kids" group. Block Party 10:30am - 11:30am Kids Story Time Room This event is in the "Kids" group. 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. Move & Groove 10:00am - 10:30am Kids Story Time Room This event is in the "Kids" group. 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. Reservation Setup for AARP Introduction to AI 10:00am - 12:00pm Large Meeting Room This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Large Meeting Room		Reservation Study Room 3 10:00am - 11:00am Study Room 3 This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Study Room 3	Reservation Central Iowa Deaf Academy 10:00am - 12:00pm Archive Room This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Archive Room Purpose of Meeting We will be discussing the establishment of a charter school for Deaf/HH students in central Iowa and preparing for a public forum.
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. 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.
12 pm				Reservation AARP Introduction to Artificial Intelligence ( AI ) 12:00pm - 1:15pm Large Meeting Room This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Large Meeting Room Purpose of Meeting This lecture put on by AARP Iowa will discuss the ways artificial intelligence is already present in everyday tasks and how it is used in everything from voice assistants to customer service and healthcare.
1 pm	This event is in the "Kids" group. Can You Find It? 1:00pm - 4:00pm Kids Youth Services Area This event is in the "Kids" group. 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.			Reservation Tear Down AARP Introduction to AI 1:15pm - 2:30pm Large Meeting Room This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Large Meeting Room		This event is in the "Teens" group. Teen Craft Club 1:00pm - 2:00pm Teens Teen Space Open Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Open Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Teen Space Age Group: Teens Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies Required Seats Remaining: 15 Event Details: "The first rule of Craft Club: You always talk about Craft Club!" This event is in the "Teens" group. School's Out: Extended Teen Space Hours 1:00pm - 5:30pm Teens Teen Space This event is in the "Teens" group. 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 - 5:30 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.
2 pm							This event is in the "Teens" group. VolunTEENS 2:00pm - 5:00pm Teens Story Time Room Open Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Open Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Story Time Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Other Required Seats Remaining: 13 Event Details: Are you a student in 8th through 12th grade looking to make a difference in your community? Join our VolunTEEN program at JPL!
3 pm				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. 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.
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. 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. Reservation Study Room 3 4:15pm - 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. Anime Club 4:00pm - 5:00pm Teens Teen Space Open Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Open Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Teen Space Age Group: Teens Program Type: Entertainment Required Seats Remaining: 23 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. D&D for Kids 4:30pm - 6:00pm Kids Story Time Room Open Required This event is in the "Kids" group. Open Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Story Time Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Gaming Required Seats Remaining: 7 Event Details: Calling all heroes! Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) is a tabletop role-playing game (TTRPG) that promotes creativity and problem solving skills. We will be learning the basics of how to do battle in D&D. Reservation Curriculum Silver Cord Volunteer Work 4:30pm - 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 To assemble curriculum materials to be used with students with special needs at the elementary schools I support and give high school students the opportunity to earn Silver Cord hours	This event is in the "Teens" group. Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament: Random Mayhem Edition 4:00pm - 5:00pm Teens Teen Space This event is in the "Teens" group. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Teen Space Age Group: Teens Program Type: Gaming Event Details: "In this tournament, chaos is your only strategy!"
5 pm			This event is in the "Teens" group. Teen Advisory Board Meeting 5:00pm - 6:00pm Teens Large Meeting Room This event is in the "Teens" group. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Teens 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: https://www.johnstonlibrary.com/1366/Teen-Advisory-Board Reservation Delta Kappa Gamma 5:15pm - 7:30pm Archive Room This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Archive Room Purpose of Meeting Monthly Meeting		This event is in the "Teens" group. Dragon Ball FighterZ Tournament 5:00pm - 6:00pm Teens Teen Space This event is in the "Teens" group. 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 INVOICE - Girl Scout Troop 01546 5:30pm - 6:30pm 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)
6 pm			This event is in the "Teens" group. Teen Board Game Club 6:00pm - 7:30pm Teens West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large) Open Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Open Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large) Age Group: Teens Program Type: Gaming Required Seats Remaining: 15 Event Details: Do you love board games? Are you 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.	Reservation Northwoods Townhomes Association 6:00pm - 7:30pm 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 event is in the "Adults" group. NaNoWriMo Write-In 6:00pm - 8:00pm Adults Archive Room This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Archive Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies Event Details: Central Iowa Authors Inkwell group will be in the Archive Room doing timed writing sprints as part of National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), where they work towards the goal of 50k words in November. All are welcome. Reservation DSF - Scholarship Committee 6:30pm - 7:45pm 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 Committee meeting for discussing past named scholarships, and prepping for upcoming scholarship committee tasks -in support of the 2025 Johnston seniors.	This event is in the "Adults" group. Everyday English 6:30pm - 7:45pm Adults Archive Room Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Open Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Archive Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: ESL Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Adult ESL is an ongoing program designed for English language learners. 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. Thursday Night Book Club 6:30pm - 7:45pm Adults Southeast Corner This event is in the "Adults" group. 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 Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver. Reservation Village at Johnston Station HOA 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 HOA Meeting

Week Calendar

Primary tabs

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults