Reservation Johnston Jumpstart 2025 (Chamber Event) 7:00am - 8:45am East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large) Apr 17 2025 Thu Johnston Jumpstart 2025 (Chamber Event) 7:00am - 8:45am 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
Reservation How to Become a Librarian Informational Drop-In Session 9:00am - 3:00pm Archive Room Apr 19 2025 Sat How to Become a Librarian Informational Drop-In Session 9:00am - 3:00pm 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Lunchtime Lit Book Club 12:00pm - 1:00pm Adults Archive Room 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.
This event is in the "Kids" group. Can You Find It? 1:00pm - 4:00pm Kids Youth Services Area 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group. VolunTEENS 2:00pm - 5:00pm Teens Story Time Room Open Required 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: 9 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 "Teens" group. Teen Mario Kart Tournament 3:30pm - 4:00pm Teens Teen Space 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.
This event is in the "Kids" group. LEGO® Club 4:15pm - 5:00pm Kids Story Time Room Required 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament 4:00pm - 5:00pm Teens Teen Space 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Anime Club 4:00pm - 5:00pm Teens Teen Space Open Required 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: 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 "Teens" group. Dungeons & Dragons 5:00pm - 6:30pm Teens Large Meeting Room Open Required 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: 4 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Dragon Ball FighterZ Tournament 5:00pm - 6:00pm Teens Teen Space 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 Library Board Meeting 5:30pm - 7:00pm East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large) Apr 17 2025 Thu Library Board Meeting 5:30pm - 7:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)