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Reservation
East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
Mar
20
2025
Thu
Johnston Jumpstart 2025 (Chamber Event)
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
Purpose of Meeting
Early-morning networking for Johnston Chamber of Commerce Members
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This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Mar
21
2025
Fri
Event Details:
Pick up some new-to-you books, movies or music at the annual Lions Club Book Sale. Proceeds from the event support the Johnston Public Library.
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This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Mar
22
2025
Sat
Event Details:
Pick up some new-to-you books, movies or music at the annual Lions Club Book Sale. Proceeds from the event support the Johnston Public Library.
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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
17
2025
Mon
Fruit & Veggies Story Time
10:00am - 10:30am
Story Time Room
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Story Time Room
Age Group:
Kids
Program Type:
Story Hours
Event Details:
It's time for a yummy story time with the "Read Across Iowa" program, presented by Iowa State University's Extension and Outreach. They will be bringing books and activities, as well as some yummy fruits and veggies for kids to try!
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Study Room 4
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This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Mar
18
2025
Tue
Play-Doh Power!
10:30am - 11:30am
Story Time Room
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Story Time Room
Age Group:
Kids
Program Type:
Play & Learn
A variety of Play-Doh, tools, and mats will all be available during this program as well as information for parents on the benefits of using Play-Doh during regular play time. Perfect for ages 2-5, but all ages are welcome!
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 "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Mar
19
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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11 am |
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This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Mar
20
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.
Kids
Large Meeting Room
Open
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Mar
21
2025
Fri
Pokémon BINGO
11:00am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Open
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids
Program Type:
Gaming,
Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining:
17
Event Details:
Gotta catch 'em all to get a BINGO! We will be playing BINGO with Pokémon characters for a chance to win Pokémon cards and other fun stuff! We will also be learning fun facts about your favorite Pokémon!
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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12 pm |
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Reservation
Story Time Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Story Time Room
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Mar
20
2025
Thu
Lunchtime Lit Book Club
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Archive Room
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Archive Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Event Details:
Meet up with fellow book lovers for good books and good discussion at this lunchtime book club. Books are available a month in advance at the Circulation Desk. Lunchtime Lit 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 Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon.
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This event is in the "Kids" group.
Kids
Large Meeting Room
Open
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Mar
21
2025
Fri
Pokémon BINGO
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Large Meeting Room
Open
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids
Program Type:
Gaming,
Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining:
19
Event Details:
Gotta catch 'em all to get a BINGO! We will be playing BINGO with Pokémon characters for a chance to win Pokémon cards and other fun stuff! We will also be learning fun facts about your favorite Pokémon!
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
16
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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Mar
17
2025
Mon
Hunger Games Movie & Crafting Marathon Part 1
1:00pm - 3:30pm
Teen Space
Open
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Teen Space
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining:
13
Event Details:
Celebrate the release of the newest book in the Hunger Games saga, Sunrise on the Reaping, at our Hunger Games Movie & Crafting Marathon!
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Mar
17
2025
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! Hunger Games Movie Marathon starts at 1:00.
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Mar
18
2025
Tue
Hunger Games Movie & Crafting Marathon Part 2
1:00pm - 3:30pm
Teen Space
Open
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Teen Space
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining:
13
Event Details:
Celebrate the release of the newest book in the Hunger Games saga, Sunrise on the Reaping, at our Hunger Games Movie & Crafting Marathon!
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Mar
18
2025
Tue
School's Out: Extended Teen Space Hours
1:00pm - 8:00pm
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 - 8:00 pm to hang out, play video games, create art, and MORE! Hunger Games Movie Marathon starts at 1:00.
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Mar
19
2025
Wed
Hunger Games Movie & Crafting Marathon Part 4
1:00pm - 3:30pm
Teen Space
Open
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Teen Space
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining:
13
Event Details:
Celebrate the release of the newest book in the Hunger Games saga, Sunrise on the Reaping, at our Hunger Games Movie & Crafting Marathon!
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Mar
19
2025
Wed
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! Hunger Games Movie Marathon starts at 1:00.
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2 pm |
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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
18
2025
Tue
Hunger Games Movie & Crafting Marathon Part 3
3:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Space
Open
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Teen Space
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining:
14
Event Details:
Celebrate the release of the newest book in the Hunger Games saga, Sunrise on the Reaping, at our Hunger Games Movie & Crafting Marathon!
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This event is in the "Kids" group.
Kids
Large Meeting Room
Open
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Mar
20
2025
Thu
Swiftie Sing & Shake It Off
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Open
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies,
Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining:
18
Event Details:
It's spring break! Come make friendship bracelets and sing and shake along to your favorite Taylor Swift songs (clean versions). This program is intended for kids ages 8-12, but all ages are welcome.
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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4 pm |
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Mar
17
2025
Mon
Teen Mario Kart Tournament: Spring Break Edition
4:00pm - 5:00pm
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.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Kids
Story Time Room
Open
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Mar
17
2025
Mon
Library STEM Lab
4:15pm - 5:00pm
Story Time Room
Open
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Story Time Room
Age Group:
Kids
Program Type:
Play & Learn
Required
Seats Remaining:
6
Event Details:
Stop in to test out our STEM experiments, tech toys, robots, and more! New themes and challenges each month. Great for kids in grades K-5. Registration required.
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.
Mar
19
2025
Wed
Teen Mario Kart Tournament: Spring Break Edition
4:00pm - 5:00pm
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.
Cancelled
Teens
Teen Space
Open
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Mar
20
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:
18
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 "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Mar
20
2025
Thu
Event Details:
Pick up some new-to-you books, movies or music at the annual Lions Club Book Sale. Proceeds from the event support the Johnston Public Library.
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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
17
2025
Mon
Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament: Random Mayhem Edition
5:00pm - 6:00pm
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.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Mar
19
2025
Wed
Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament: Random Mayhem Edition
5:00pm - 6:00pm
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
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Mar
20
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!
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)
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Mar
18
2025
Tue
Teen Mario Kart Tournament: Spring Break Edition
6:00pm - 7:00pm
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.
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 "Adults" group.
Adults
Archive Room
Closed
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Mar
19
2025
Wed
Learn to Crochet: My First Dishcloth
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Archive Room
Closed
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Archive Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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!
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)
Reservation
West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
Mar
19
2025
Wed
Comedy XPeriment Rehearsal
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 "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Mar
20
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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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Teens,
Adults,
All Ages
Large Meeting Room
Open
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Mar
22
2025
Sat
Hunger Games Trivia
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Large Meeting Room
Open
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults,
All Ages
Program Type:
Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining:
68
Event Details:
Calling all Tributes! Test your knowledge of the Hunger Games universe at our special after-hours trivia event at Johnston Public Library.
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7 pm |
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Mar
18
2025
Tue
Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament: Random Mayhem Edition
7:00pm - 8:00pm
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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Reservation
East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
Mar
20
2025
Thu
Trout Unlimited North Bear
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
Purpose of Meeting
Trout Unlimited Chapter Meeting
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