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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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This event is in the "Kids" group.
Kids
Johnston Public Library
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Dec
30
2024
Mon
No Story Hours This Week
All Day
Johnston Public Library
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Johnston Public Library
Age Group:
Kids
Program Type:
Story Hours
Event Details:
No Story Time Together. We are on a story time break! This allows staff to create programs for the upcoming story time session which begins on Monday, January 13.
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Jan
1
2025
Wed
Closing
Library Closed for New Year's Day
Branches:
Johnston Public Library
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This event is in the "Kids" group.
Kids
Johnston Public Library
This event is in the "Kids" group.
No Story Hours This Week
All Day 1/2 - 1/3
Johnston Public Library
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Johnston Public Library
Age Group:
Kids
Program Type:
Story Hours
Event Details:
No Story Time Together. We are on a story time break! This allows staff to create programs for the upcoming story time session which begins on Monday, January 13.
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Jan
1
2025
Wed
Closing
Library is Closed for New Year's Day
Branches:
Johnston Public Library
Description:
JPL is closed for New Year's Day on Wednesday, January 1, 2025.
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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:
Tech Lab
Purpose of Meeting
Converting from DVD to thumb drive
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Dec
31
2024
Tue
QR Code Quest: New Year's Eve Edition
9:00am - 5:00pm
Youth Services Area
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Youth Services Area
Age Group:
Kids
Program Type:
Play & Learn
Come in anytime the library is open for a fun scavenger hunt the whole family can enjoy. Follow the clues hidden throughout the library. Complete the puzzle and win a fun prize. Bring your own device or use one of ours. For all ages.
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 event is in the "Adults" group.
Adults
Large Meeting Room
Open
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
4
2025
Sat
Soup's On! with Lois Carpenter
10:30am - 11:30am
Large Meeting Room
Open
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Cooking & Food
Required
Seats Remaining:
23
Event Details:
Soup’s On! It’s wintertime! And nothing will perk you up more than a hot, steaming bowl of soup packed with flavor.
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11 am |
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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 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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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.
Dec
29
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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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Dec
30
2024
Mon
Shrinky Dinky, Cocoa Drinky, Movie Jamboree!
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen Space
Open
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Teen Space
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining:
11
Event Details:
Join us for a festive, fun-filled afternoon in the Teen Space at our Shrinky Dinky, Cocoa Drinky, Movie Jamboree! Teens are invited to sip on delicious hot cocoa, get creative with Shrinky Dink crafts, and enjoy watching the movie Moana.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Dec
30
2024
Mon
School's Out: Extended Teen Space Hours
1:00pm - 6:00pm
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 - 6:00 pm to hang out, play video games, create art, and MORE! Shrinky Dinky, Cocoa Drinky, Movie Jamboree starts at 1:00.
Dec
30
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 event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Dec
31
2024
Tue
Teen Pokemon Club: Legendary New Year's Eve Party
1:00pm - 2:30pm
Teen Space
Open
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Teen Space
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:
Calling all Pokémon trainers! Join us for a special edition of Pokémon Club—the Legendary New Year’s Eve Party! Get ready to celebrate the end of the year with the ultimate gathering for Pokémon fans.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Dec
31
2024
Tue
School's Out: Extended Teen Space Hours
1:00pm - 5:00pm
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 - 5:00 pm to hang out, play video games, create art, and MORE! Pokemon Club: Legendary New Year's Eve Party starts at 1:00.
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jan
2
2025
Thu
Shrinky Dinky, Cocoa Drinky, Movie Jamboree!
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen Space
Open
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Teen Space
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining:
13
Event Details:
Join us for a festive, fun-filled afternoon in the Teen Space at our Shrinky Dinky, Cocoa Drinky, Movie Jamboree! Teens are invited to sip on delicious hot cocoa, get creative with Shrinky Dink crafts, and watch the movie Inside Out 2.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jan
2
2025
Thu
School's Out: Extended Teen Space Hours
1:00pm - 6:00pm
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 - 6:00 pm to hang out, play video games, create art, and MORE! Shrinky Dinky, Cocoa Drinky, Movie Jamboree starts at 1:00.
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
Cancelled
Teens
Teen Space
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jan
1
2025
Wed
Cancelled
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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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Dec
30
2024
Mon
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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This event is in the "Teens" group.
Cancelled
Teens
Teen Space
Open
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jan
2
2025
Thu
Cancelled
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:
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
Open
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Jan
2
2025
Thu
Doodlerz Art Studio
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Story Time Room
Open
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Story Time Room
Age Group:
Kids
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining:
9
Love to doodle, scribble, and sketch? Learn new drawing techniques, practice your art skills, and chill with your friends. Registration is required for kids in grades 3-5.
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Dec
31
2024
Tue
Closing
Library is Closing Early at 5:00pm for New Year's Day
Branches:
Johnston Public Library
Description:
JPL is closing early for New Year's Eve on Tuesday, December 31, 2024.
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
Cancelled
Teens
Teen Space
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jan
2
2025
Thu
Cancelled
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!
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Dec
30
2024
Mon
Let's Talk English Conversation Group
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
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Dec
31
2024
Tue
Cancelled
Well Red Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Join the Johnston Public Library's Well Red Book Club that meets on the last Tuesday of every month. Join the Well Red Book Club that meets at Pagliai's Pizza in Johnston. Come for the book, come for the conversation, come for a glass of wine or beer.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
2
2025
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.
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