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 (6/01)	Mon (6/02)	Tue (6/03)	Wed (6/04)	Thu (6/05)	Fri (6/06)	Sat (6/07)
9 am							Reservation Heartland Stampers 9:00am - 12:00pm Archive Room This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Archive Room
10 am		This event is in the "Kids" group. Story Time Together 10:00am - 10:30am Kids Large Meeting Room This event is in the "Kids" group. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Large Meeting 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.		This event is in the "Kids" group. Move & Groove 10:00am - 10:30am Kids Large Meeting Room This event is in the "Kids" group. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Health & Wellness, Story Hours Event Details: Get ready to move at a special story time that will get you and your kids up on your feet! This is a high-energy story time for kids of all ages. 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.		Reservation ILAF 10:00am - 12:30pm Archive Room This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Archive Room
11 am
12 pm
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.				This event is in the "Teens" group. Dungeons & Dragons 1:30pm - 3:00pm Teens Teen Space Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Upcoming Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Teen Space Age Group: Teens Program Type: Gaming Registration Required Event Details: All levels of experience are welcome! We will host four sessions this summer - June 5 & 19 and July 3 & 17. Separate registration is required for each session. Come to one, or join us for all four!
2 pm
3 pm				This event is in the "Teens" group. Jackbox Games 3:00pm - 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		This event is in the "Teens" group. Jack Black Attack with MuVChat: Jumanji 3:00pm - 5:00pm Teens Teen Space Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Upcoming Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Teen Space Age Group: Teens Program Type: Entertainment Registration Required Event Details: All Jack Black. All the time. Join us every Friday in June for a different, iconic Jack Black movie.
4 pm		This event is in the "Kids" group. Arts & Snacks 4:00pm - 5:00pm Kids Story Time Room This event is in the "Kids" group. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Story Time Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies Event Details: We will have hands-on art projects that will spark learning and discovery for kids in K-5 as well as a snack! 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.	This event is in the "Teens" group. Level Up: Jack Black-Approved Teen Summer Reading Kick-Off Party Extravaganza 4:30pm - 6:00pm Teens Large Meeting Room Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Upcoming Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Registration Required Event Details: Press START on the ultimate summer reading celebration!!!	This event is in the "Teens" group. Teen Mario Kart 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: 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. No tournament July 10. 6th grade and up.	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! This event is in the "Kids" group. Kids Kitchen: Lemonade 4:30pm - 5:30pm Kids Large Meeting Room Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group. Upcoming Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Cooking & Food Registration Required Event Details: Ready for an afterschool treat? Kids can join our monthly cooking class to learn basic cooking skills and practice following a recipe. Registration is required for this class and is open to kids in elementary school. This month, we are making lemonade from scratch! 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.
5 pm			Reservation Johnston Arts Council 5:30pm - 6:30pm Archive Room This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Archive Room Purpose of Meeting Monthly Johnston Arts Council Meeting	This event is in the "Teens" group. Teen Smash Bros. 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: Test your skills! Prizes and bragging rights for the winners. Tournaments happen every Wednesday - except June 25 & July 9. 6th grade and up.
6 pm		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 Study Room 3 6:30pm - 7:30pm Study Room 3 This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Study Room 3	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.