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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 is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Archive Room
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10 am |
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This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Feb
3
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. Story time will be followed by a craft or activity. Designed for children from 18 months through preschool and their caregivers.
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Archive Room
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This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Feb
5
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.
Feb
8
2025
Sat
Quick Craft: Happy Heart Bookmarks
10:00am - 12:00pm
Youth Services Area
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 happy heart-shaped bookmark!
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Adults
Large Meeting Room
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Feb
8
2025
Sat
Homemade-ish: Egg Decorating and Pocking
10:30am - 11:30am
Large Meeting Room
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining:
40
Event Details:
Crafters and wannabe DIY'ers unite: let's make stuff together! Join Jamie Seitz to get your hands dirty and your creativity flowing during this quarterly maker class.
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11 am |
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This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Feb
6
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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Reservation
Large Meeting Room
Feb
7
2025
Fri
Dean Snyder Construction PM/PS Meeting
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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This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Feb
2
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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Adults
Large Meeting Room
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Feb
2
2025
Sun
Sunday Card Crafting Club
1:30pm - 3:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining:
36
Event Details:
Join Dreama Deskins on the first Sunday of every month beginning at 1:30pm to explore paper card making.
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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
Homeschool group meets to learn/play board and card games for monthly gameschool Club.
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
Teens
Story Time Room
Open
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Feb
8
2025
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:
7
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.
Feb
5
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 "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Feb
3
2025
Mon
Arts & Snacks
4:15pm - 5:00pm
Story Time Room
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Story Time Room
Age Group:
Kids
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies
Event Details:
We will have hands-on art projects that will spark learning and discovery for kids in K-5 as well as a snack!
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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Feb
5
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.
Feb
6
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.
Kids
East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Feb
6
2025
Thu
Kids Kitchen: Chocolate Tarts
4:30pm - 5:30pm
East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
Age Group:
Kids
Program Type:
Cooking & Food
Required
Seats Remaining:
16
Event Details:
Ready for an afterschool treat? Kids can join our monthly cooking class to learn basic cooking skills and practice following a recipe. Registration is required for this class and is open to kids in elementary school.
This month, we will be making chocolate tarts!
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.
Teens
Large Meeting Room
Open
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Feb
4
2025
Tue
TikTok Test Kitchen: Waffle Edition
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Open
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Cooking & Food
Required
Seats Remaining:
30
Event Details:
Get ready to put viral TikTok hacks to the test! Join us for a fun, hands-on experiment with waffle makers as we try cooking unexpected foods like cookies, pizza, and more. Will it waffle? Come find out and taste the results! 6th grade and up.
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Feb
6
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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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Feb
3
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.
Feb
6
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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