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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
East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
May
8
2025
Thu
Child Care Collaborative of Iowa
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)
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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This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Archive Room
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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)
Reservation
West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
May
9
2025
Fri
Iowa Taskforce for Young Women Committee Meeting
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
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12 pm |
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This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Study Room 4
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May
10
2025
Sat
Trout Unlimited North Bear
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.
May
4
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.
May
4
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
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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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
May
10
2025
Sat
VolunTEENS
2:00pm - 5:00pm
Story Time Room
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Story Time Room
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Other
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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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
May
7
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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
May
7
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.
May
8
2025
Thu
Anime Club
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Teen Space
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Entertainment
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 is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Study Room 1
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
To provide recognition to the Key Club members from the Johnston and Urbandale High Schools.
Key Club members and their families will be invited, as well as members of the Kiwanis Club of Johnston.
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
May
6
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.
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Archive Room
Purpose of Meeting
Monthly Johnston Arts Council Meeting
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
May
8
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.
May
5
2025
Mon
Let's Talk English Conversation Group
6:30pm - 7:45pm
Archive Room
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Archive Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
ESL
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.
Reservation
West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
May
5
2025
Mon
Village at Johnston Station HOA
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 "Teens" group.
Teens
West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
This event is in the "Teens" group.
May
6
2025
Tue
Teen Board Game Club
6:00pm - 7:30pm
West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Gaming
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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May
7
2025
Wed
Central Iowa Authors - Write In
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Archive Room
Purpose of Meeting
A write in for our writing & editing event in May.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Adults
Large Meeting Room
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May
7
2025
Wed
Retirement University: Welcome to Medicare
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Large Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Presentations
Event Details:
Join a SHIIP Senior Medicare Patrol Counselor from the State of Iowa to learn how to effectively navigate Medicare, including Medicare A, B, C, and D, supplemental insurance, and everything you need to know to avoid Medicare fraud.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May
8
2025
Thu
Everyday English
6:30pm - 7:45pm
Archive Room
Library Branch:
Johnston Public Library
Room:
Archive Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
ESL
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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May
8
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 American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins.
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