Johnston Public Library

9:00am-8:00pm

Johnston Public Library
6700 Merle Hay Rd
Johnston, IA 50131
United States

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Sun: Closed

Mon-Thu: 9:00am-8:00pm

Fri-Sat: 9:00am-5:30pm

Week Calendar

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

Time	Sun (5/11)	Mon (5/12)	Tue (5/13)	Wed (5/14)	Thu (5/15)	Fri (5/16)	Sat (5/17)
All Day							DesMoiNTRAK Model Train Exhibit All Day Large Meeting Room Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Large Meeting Room Event Details: Stop in to JPL to check out DesMoiNTRAK’s fantastic modular train exhibit in JPL’s Large Meeting Room. Members of the Des Moines Model Railroad Club will be on hand to share their knowledge of railroad history and passion for model trains. 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.
10 am			Reservation Study Room 4 10:45am - 2:45pm Study Room 4 This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Study Room 4				Reservation Europe Trip Pre-Departure Meeting 10:00am - 11:00am Archive Room This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Archive Room Purpose of Meeting Meet with parents and students going on a trip to Europe.
11 am
12 pm					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. 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 Hunter by Tana French.
1 pm	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. 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.
2 pm							This event is in the "Teens" group. VolunTEENS 2:00pm - 5:00pm Teens Story Time Room Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Open Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Story Time Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Other Registration Required 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!
3 pm				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. 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.
4 pm		Reservation Open House - Spring into a Girl Scout Adventure 4:30pm - 6:30pm 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 Hey Pre-K friends—spring into a Girl Scout adventure!		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. 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. Reservation Study Room 3 4:15pm - 6:00pm Study Room 3 This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Study Room 3 Reservation JPL Foundation Meeting 4:45pm - 6:15pm Archive Room This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Archive Room Purpose of Meeting JPL Foundation Board Meeting	This event is in the "Teens" group. Anime Club 4:00pm - 5:00pm Teens Teen Space Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Open Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Teen Space Age Group: Teens Program Type: Entertainment Registration Required 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.
5 pm		Reservation Study Room 1 5:00pm - 6:00pm Study Room 1 This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Study Room 1			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. 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) This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)
6 pm		Reservation Toy Box Storage Condominium Owner's Association 6:00pm - 7:30pm 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 This is the annual meeting for our storage condo owner's association; we can last year for the first time, too! I am the Secretary/Treasurer & in charge of the association. This event is in the "Adults" group. Let's Talk English Conversation Group 6:30pm - 7:45pm Adults Archive Room Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Open Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Archive Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: ESL Registration Required 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 Augustine HOA 6:00pm - 8:00pm 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 Annual Members Meeting Reservation INVOICE - Comedy XPeriment Rehearsal 6:30pm - 8:00pm 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 Rehearsal	This event is in the "Adults" group. Everyday English 6:30pm - 7:45pm Adults Archive Room Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Open Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Archive Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: ESL Registration Required 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. Silent Book Club 6:30pm - 8:00pm Adults Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: Looking for a cozy space to read and connect with fellow book lovers? Join the Johnston and Grimes Public Libraries at Silent Book Club! Unlike traditional book clubs, there's no required reading, just bring whatever you’re currently enjoying. Disclaimer(s) Photo/Film Consent By attending this event, you are giving consent for yourself and/or your child(ren) to be photographed/filmed during the event. Your image and likeness may be used to promote future events or for general library publicity.