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Nov
11
2024
Mon
Closing
Library Closed for Veterans' Day
Branches:
Johnston Public Library
Description:
JPL is closed for Veterans' Day on Monday, November 11, 2024.
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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.
Nov-Jan
2024
Holiday Light Recycling Drop-Off
All Day 11/12 - 1/31
Johnston Public Library
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Johnston Public Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Other
Event Details:
This season, Johnston Public Library is partnering with Metro Waste Authority to offer a drop-off hub for old or broken holiday lights.
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9 am |
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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)
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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10 am |
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This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Whisper Room
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Nov
12
2024
Tue
Block Party
10:30am - 11:30am
Story Time Room
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.
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This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Nov
13
2024
Wed
Move & Groove
10:00am - 10:30am
Story Time Room
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
Large Meeting Room
Nov
13
2024
Wed
Setup for AARP Introduction to AI
This is not a library sponsored event.
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 3
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Nov
16
2024
Sat
Central Iowa Deaf Academy
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.
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11 am |
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This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Nov
14
2024
Thu
Bouncing Babies
11:00am - 11:30am
Story Time Room
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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This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Study Room 3
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12 pm |
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Reservation
Large Meeting Room
Nov
13
2024
Wed
AARP Introduction to Artificial Intelligence ( AI )
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.
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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.
Nov
10
2024
Sun
Can You Find It?
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth Services Area
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.
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Reservation
Large Meeting Room
Nov
13
2024
Wed
Tear Down AARP Introduction to AI
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Large Meeting Room
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Nov
15
2024
Fri
Teen Craft Club
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Teen Space
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.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Nov
15
2024
Fri
School's Out: Extended Teen Space Hours
1:00pm - 5:30pm
Teen Space
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.
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2 pm |
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
Teens
Story Time Room
Open
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Nov
16
2024
Sat
VolunTEENS
2:00pm - 5:00pm
Story Time Room
Open
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Story Time Room
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Other
Required
Seats Remaining:
12
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!
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3 pm |
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Nov
13
2024
Wed
Teen Mario Kart Tournament
3:30pm - 4:00pm
Teen Space
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.
Nov
13
2024
Wed
Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space
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.
Nov
14
2024
Thu
Anime Club
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space
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.
Kids
Story Time Room
Open
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Nov
14
2024
Thu
D&D for Kids
4:30pm - 6:00pm
Story Time Room
Open
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Story Time Room
Age Group:
Kids
Program Type:
Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining:
6
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
West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
Nov
14
2024
Thu
Curriculum Silver Cord Volunteer Work
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
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Nov
15
2024
Fri
Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament: Random Mayhem Edition
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space
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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5 pm |
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Nov
12
2024
Tue
Teen Advisory Board Meeting
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Large Meeting Room
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
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.
Nov
14
2024
Thu
Dragon Ball FighterZ Tournament
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Space
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)
Nov
14
2024
Thu
INVOICE - Girl Scout Troop 01546
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 "Teens" group.
Teens
West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
Open
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Nov
12
2024
Tue
Teen Board Game Club
6:00pm - 7:30pm
West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
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.
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Reservation
East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
Nov
13
2024
Wed
Northwoods Townhomes Association
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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Nov
13
2024
Wed
NaNoWriMo Write-In
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Archive Room
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
West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
Nov
13
2024
Wed
DSF - Scholarship Committee
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Nov
14
2024
Thu
Everyday English
6:30pm - 7:45pm
Archive Room
Open
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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Nov
14
2024
Thu
Thursday Night Book Club
6:30pm - 7:45pm
Southeast Corner
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
East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
Nov
14
2024
Thu
Village at Johnston Station HOA
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
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