8 am |
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This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Archive Room
Purpose of Meeting
JPLF Executive Board Meeting
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9 am |
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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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10 am |
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This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Mar
10
2025
Mon
Crash's Wild Story Time
10:00am - 10:30am
Large Meeting Room
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids
Program Type:
Story Hours
Event Details:
Crash and some special guests from the Iowa Wild will be coming to the library for a hockey themed story time! This event is perfect for kids ages 2-8. No registration is required.
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 "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Mar
12
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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Kids,
Teens,
Adults,
All Ages
Large Meeting Room
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.
Mar
15
2025
Sat
Escape the Hunger Games: Family Edition
10:00am - 10:45am
Large Meeting Room
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids,
Teens,
Adults,
All Ages
Program Type:
Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining:
16
Event Details:
We are setting up our own Hunger Games themed escape room in the library. You and your team of tributes will have to traverse various challenges, find resources, and survive together to escape.
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11 am |
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This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Mar
13
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 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.
Kids,
Teens,
Adults,
All Ages
Large Meeting Room
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.
Mar
15
2025
Sat
Escape the Hunger Games: Family Edition
11:00am - 11:45am
Large Meeting Room
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids,
Teens,
Adults,
All Ages
Program Type:
Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining:
16
Event Details:
We are setting up our own Hunger Games themed escape room in the library. You and your team of tributes will have to traverse various challenges, find resources, and survive together to escape.
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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.
Mar
9
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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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.
Kids,
Teens,
Adults,
All Ages
Large Meeting Room
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.
Mar
15
2025
Sat
Escape the Hunger Games: Family Edition
1:30pm - 2:15pm
Large Meeting Room
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids,
Teens,
Adults,
All Ages
Program Type:
Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining:
16
Event Details:
We are setting up our own Hunger Games themed escape room in the library. You and your team of tributes will have to traverse various challenges, find resources, and survive together to escape.
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2 pm |
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
Teens
Story Time Room
Open
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Mar
15
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:
4
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!
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.
Kids,
Teens,
Adults,
All Ages
Large Meeting Room
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.
Mar
15
2025
Sat
Escape the Hunger Games: Family Edition
2:30pm - 3:15pm
Large Meeting Room
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids,
Teens,
Adults,
All Ages
Program Type:
Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining:
16
Event Details:
We are setting up our own Hunger Games themed escape room in the library. You and your team of tributes will have to traverse various challenges, find resources, and survive together to escape.
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3 pm |
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Mar
12
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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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.
Kids,
Teens,
Adults,
All Ages
Large Meeting Room
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.
Mar
15
2025
Sat
Escape the Hunger Games: Family Edition
3:30pm - 4:15pm
Large Meeting Room
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids,
Teens,
Adults,
All Ages
Program Type:
Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining:
16
Event Details:
We are setting up our own Hunger Games themed escape room in the library. You and your team of tributes will have to traverse various challenges, find resources, and survive together to escape.
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4 pm |
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This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Mar
10
2025
Mon
LEGO® Club
4:15pm - 5:00pm
Story Time Room
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Story Time Room
Age Group:
Kids
Program Type:
Play & Learn
Required
Seats Remaining:
15
Event Details:
LEGO Club provides a fun atmosphere where children can learn, build and play with the library’s set of LEGOs. Each meeting will have a new theme or challenge. Great for kids in grades K-5. Registration required.
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Mar
12
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.
Mar
13
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:
19
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.
Mar
13
2025
Thu
Doodlerz Art Studio
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Story Time Room
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Story Time Room
Age Group:
Kids
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining:
10
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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5 pm |
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Mar
11
2025
Tue
Teen Advisory Board Meeting
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Large Meeting Room
Event Details:
Make a difference at your library! Students in 6th - 12th grade can suggest materials to order, plan programs, and volunteer.
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Mar
13
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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Reservation
West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
Mar
10
2025
Mon
Girl Scouts Troop 52403 Meeting - INVOICE
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
Purpose of Meeting
We are starting a troop in the area that GSGI staff will be helping with for the first FOUR meetings. We'll provide all of the resources and supplies needed. You'll make new friends, enjoy fun activities, and so much more!
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
Teens
West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
Open
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Mar
11
2025
Tue
Teen Board Game Club
6:00pm - 7:30pm
West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
Open
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining:
14
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.
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Reservation
Large Meeting Room
Mar
12
2025
Wed
Century Trace Townhome Association
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Large Meeting Room
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Mar
12
2025
Wed
Learn to Crochet: My First Dishcloth
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Archive Room
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Archive Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining:
11
Event Details:
Have you always wanted to learn how to crochet, but aren't sure where to start? Join us for this beginner-friendly program, where you'll learn the basics of crochet and leave with your own handmade dishcloth!
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Mar
13
2025
Thu
Thursday Night Book Club
6:30pm - 7:45pm
Southeast Corner
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 The Hunter by Tana French.
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