Week Calendar

Name: Holiday Light Recycling Drop-Off
Start: 2024-11-12
End: 2025-01-31
Location: Johnston Public Library

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Time	Sun (12/08)	Mon (12/09)	Tue (12/10)	Wed (12/11)	Thu (12/12)	Fri (12/13)	Sat (12/14)
All Day	This event is in the "All Ages" group. Holiday Light Recycling Drop-Off All Day 11/12 - 1/31 All Ages Johnston Public Library This event is in the "All Ages" group. 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.
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	Reservation Iowa Department of Health and Human Services; Community Access Leaders 9:00am - 4:00pm Archive Room This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Archive Room Purpose of Meeting Strategic and operational planning.	Reservation Heartland Stampers 9:00am - 12:00pm 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)
10 am			This event is in the "Kids" group. Tape Town 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 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 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.			This event is in the "Kids" group. Quick Craft: Holiday Cards 10:00am - 12:00pm 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: Crafts & Hobbies Event Details: Stop by the youth services area between 10am-Noon for a quick craft! This is a drop-in program for kids, so no registration is necessary. Available while supplies last. This month's craft is a holiday card and a special trinket for your loved ones.
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.		Reservation Study Room 3 11:00am - 12:30pm Study Room 3 This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Study Room 3
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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 SGI Study Lecture 1:30pm - 3:30pm Large Meeting Room This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Large Meeting Room Purpose of Meeting Study Lecture	This event is in the "Teens" group. Home Alone 2: Interactive Movie 1:00pm - 3:00pm 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: 15 Event Details: Join us for a special showing of Home Alone 2: Lost in New York with audience participation! We will provide a script as well as a movie prop kit with tons of fun interactive items to help you become a This event is in the "Kids" group. Interactive Movie: The Polar Express 1:00pm - 3:00pm Kids Large Meeting Room Required This event is in the "Kids" group. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Entertainment Required Seats Remaining: 75 Event Details: All aboard! We are taking a magical journey to the North Pole and watching The Polar Express movie (G). This event is for all ages. Anyone who wants to participate in the interactive elements of the program must register. 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. This event is in the "Teens" group. School's Out: Extended Teen Space Hours 1:00pm - 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: 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! Home Alone 2: Lost in New York Interactive Movie starts at 1:00. Then, Smash Bros. Reservation Department Head Roundtable 1:30pm - 2:30pm Archive Room This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Archive Room Purpose of Meeting Weekly roundtable discussion
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: 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!
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: 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!"		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.	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. Calligraphy for Kids 4:30pm - 5:30pm Kids Story Time Room Required This event is in the "Kids" group. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Story Time Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies Required Seats Remaining: 10 Event Details: Learn the basics of the art of calligraphy and hand lettering, and learn to seal and send a letter in this exquisite class for classy kids in grades 3-5. You'll even go home with your own calligraphy pen! Registration is required.		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. A Charlie Brown Christmas Concert with the Peter Roberts Band 4:00pm - 5:00pm Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages Johnston Public Library 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. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Johnston Public Library Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Performances Event Details: Get ready--the library is going to get loud! Join the Peter Roberts band on a musical exploration of A Charlie Brown Christmas.
5 pm		Reservation IMA 5:00pm - 7:45pm Large Meeting Room This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Large Meeting Room Purpose of Meeting Planning and rehearsing for IMA’s christmas program.	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 Study Room 1 5:00pm - 6:00pm Study Room 1 This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Study Room 1	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 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 "Adults" group. Let's Talk English Conversation Group 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 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.	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.		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 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. 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 Dictionary of Lost Words by Pip Williams.

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