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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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Jan
20
2025
Mon
Closing
Library Closed for M.L.K. Jr. Day
Branches:
Johnston Public Library
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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
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Study Room 4
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10 am |
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This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Jan
22
2025
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
Adults
Large Meeting Room
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
25
2025
Sat
Weep, Wail, Write with Claudine Cheatem
10:30am - 11:30am
Large Meeting Room
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Health & Wellness,
Presentations,
Other
Required
Seats Remaining:
40
Event Details:
Develop skills for processing grief through poetry and journaling during this 1.5-hour writing workshop, led by Claudine Cheatem. Claudine created this class to help people find the words to express their feelings and emotions.
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11 am |
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This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Jan
23
2025
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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1 pm |
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Jan
19
2025
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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2 pm |
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3 pm |
Reservation
East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
Jan
19
2025
Sun
Homestead Townhomes Association - Johnston
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jan
22
2025
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.
Jan
22
2025
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.
Jan
23
2025
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:
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.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Jan
23
2025
Thu
Movie Makers: Filmmaking for Kids Series
4:30pm - 6:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids
Program Type:
Computers & Technology,
Crafts & Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining:
8
Event Details:
Lights! Camera! Action! Learn the basics of filmmaking in this three part class for kids in grades 3-5. By the end, the kids will have written, filmed, and edited their own video. Registration is required, but if the waiting list fills up, we will host it again later this spring.
Part 2: Filming We will be filming the script we worked on in last week's class.
Disclaimer(s)
Photo/Film Consent
By attending this event, you are giving consent for yourself and/or your child(ren) to be photographed/filmed during the event. Your image and likeness may be used to promote future events or for general library publicity.
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5 pm |
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
Teens
Large Meeting Room
Open
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jan
21
2025
Tue
Dungeons & Dragons
5:00pm - 6:30pm
Large Meeting Room
Open
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.
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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)
Purpose of Meeting
Board meeting to discuss association issues.
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jan
23
2025
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!
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Study Room 1
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6 pm |
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
23
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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