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Reservation
East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
Apr
17
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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Reservation
Large Meeting Room
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Large Meeting Room
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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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Apr
19
2025
Sat
How to Become a Librarian Informational Drop-In Session
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Archive Room
Purpose of Meeting
Interested in becoming a librarian? Join a University of Iowa Library and Information Science professional to learn more about a career in libraries, archives, and other cultural institutions.
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This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Apr
14
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.
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This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Apr
16
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.
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Archive Room
Purpose of Meeting
JPL Strategic Planning session - breaking vision into actional steps with facilitator Sinikka Waugh
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This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Apr
17
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
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Large Meeting Room
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Apr
17
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 Memory of Lavender and Sage by Aimie Runyan.
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This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Apr
13
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.
Teens
Story Time Room
Open
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Apr
19
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.
Kids,
Teens
Large Meeting Room
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Apr
19
2025
Sat
Family D&D for Beginners
2:30pm - 4:30pm
Large Meeting Room
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids,
Teens
Program Type:
Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining:
20
Event Details:
What is Dungeons & Dragons (D&D)?
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3 pm |
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Apr
16
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.
Apr
14
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.
Apr
16
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.
Apr
17
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.
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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.
Apr
15
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:
3
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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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Apr
17
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!
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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