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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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Reservation
Large Meeting Room
Jan
27
2025
Mon
Children & Families of Iowa FCS All Staff Training
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Large Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting
Quarterly training for our program!
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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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This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Jan
27
2025
Mon
Story Time Together
10:00am - 10:30am
Story Time Room
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Story Time Room
Age Group:
Kids
Program Type:
Story Hours
Interact with your child as we use books, songs, music, finger plays, and flannel boards to build early literacy skills. Designed for children from 18 months through preschool and their caregivers.
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This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Jan
29
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 "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Jan
30
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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12 pm |
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This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Jan
26
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.
Reservation
East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
Jan
26
2025
Sun
All-Staff Strategic Planning Meeting
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
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2 pm |
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Reservation
West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
Jan
26
2025
Sun
Central Iowa Cubers (Corny Cubers)
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
Purpose of Meeting
Meeting of the Central Iowa Rubik's Cubers.
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jan
29
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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Jan
30
2025
Thu
Central Iowa SHRM Board meeting
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Archive Room
Purpose of Meeting
This is our bi-monthly board meeting to plan our offerings for our almost 500 members.
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This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Jan
27
2025
Mon
Book Bites
4:30pm - 5:00pm
Story Time Room
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Story Time Room
Age Group:
Kids
Program Type:
Cooking & Food,
Story Hours
Required
Seats Remaining:
15
Event Details:
Take a bite! Try something new! In this yummy storytime, we will be taste-testing foods and reading stories about how they are made. Kids in grades K-5 must register to attend.
This month, we will be taste-testing...TBD
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.
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jan
29
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.
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jan
30
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.
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5 pm |
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Reservation
West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
Jan
27
2025
Mon
North Glenn Townhomes Homeowners Association
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
West 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
30
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!
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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
27
2025
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.
Jan
28
2025
Tue
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Event Details:
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.
This month's book is Liar's Dictionary by Eley Williams.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
30
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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