Johnston Public Library

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

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Sun: 1:00pm-5:00pm

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 (6/08)	Mon (6/09)	Tue (6/10)	Wed (6/11)	Thu (6/12)	Fri (6/13)	Sat (6/14)
9 am		Reservation Study Room 3 9:30am–12:00pm Study Room 3 This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Study Room 3		Reservation Study Room 3 9:00am–9:30am Study Room 3 This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Study Room 3		Reservation Proctored Test for Rachel M 9:00am–11:00am Study Room 2 This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Study Room 2	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 Story Time Room This event is in the "Kids" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Story Time Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Story Hours 📚 Weekly Story Time 📖 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. Reservation Study Room 1 10:00am–11:00am Study Room 1 This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Study Room 1 Reservation Study Room 2 10:00am–3:00pm Study Room 2 This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Study Room 2	Reservation Study Room 1 10:00am–11:00am Study Room 1 This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Study Room 1	This event is in the "Kids" group Tippi Toes Dance Class 10:00am–10:45am Kids Large Meeting Room This event is in the "Kids" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Health & Wellness, Story Hours Event Details: Join us as we partner with Tippi Toes for this FREE fun, high-energy dance class! Music, movement, balance and the basic dance steps will be introduced in a friendly and positive way. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults - Ages 9 and under Children ages 9 and under must be accompanied by an adult for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. Reservation Study Room 2 10:30am–11:30am Study Room 2 This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Study Room 2	Reservation Project VC Planning 10:00am–2:00pm Archive Room This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Archive Room Purpose of Meeting Planning curriculum for upcoming school year.		Reservation Study Room 3 10:00am–11:15am Study Room 3 This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Study Room 3 Reservation Study Room 1 10:00am–12:00pm Study Room 1 This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Study Room 1 This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Family Mini Golf 10:00am–4:00pm Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages Large Meeting Room This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Pop Up Games will be turning our meeting room into a mini golf course! Drop in any time from 10am-4pm and play with your family. This event is for kids in elementary school, but everyone in the family can play. No registration required.
11 am			Reservation Study Room 4 11:00am–2:15pm Study Room 4 This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Study Room 4			This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group JPL Foam Party! 11:00am–12:00pm Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages Library Parking Lot This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Library Parking Lot Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Play & Learn, Sports & Outdoors Event Details: Kick off summer at JPL with Absolute Science and their giant foam cannon. It’s messy, wet, and tons of fun—perfect for all ages. Dress to get soaked! No registration needed. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults - Ages 9 and under Children ages 9 and under must be accompanied by an adult for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
12 pm			Reservation Teachers 12:00pm–3:00pm Archive Room This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Archive Room Purpose of Meeting Planning
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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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. Reservation Education Youth Program 1:00pm–5:00pm Large Meeting Room This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Large Meeting Room Purpose of Meeting Students coming to see presenter and work together.	This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Crochet Club 1:00pm–2:00pm Teens Teen Space Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Teen Space Age Group: Teens Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies Registration Required Event Details: Grab a hook and join us for a four-week crochet hangout just for teens! Whether you're brand new to crochet or already working on a project, this is your space to learn, create, and connect.	Reservation Study Room 3 1:00pm–3:00pm Study Room 3 This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Study Room 3		Reservation Study Room 4 1:00pm–2:00pm Study Room 4 This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Study Room 4 Reservation Study Room 2 1:15pm–3:45pm Study Room 2 This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Study Room 2
2 pm			Reservation Help Desk Appointment 2:00pm–3:00pm Whisper Room This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Whisper Room Reservation Study Room 4 2:30pm–5:30pm Study Room 4 This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Study Room 4		Reservation Study Room 1 2:00pm–3:00pm Study Room 1 This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Study Room 1 Reservation A cappella 2:45pm–6:00pm 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 We would like to have the Audition callbacks for the 2025-2026 Johnston unaccompanied minors A cappella vocal group.
3 pm		This event is in the "Teens" group Dungeons & Dragons: Summer Campaign 3:00pm–5:00pm Teens Archive Room Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Archive Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Gaming Registration Required Event Details: Ready to roll for initiative? Join our 5-week Dungeons & Dragons campaign!		This event is in the "Teens" group Jackbox Games 3:00pm–4:00pm Teens Teen Space Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Teen Space Age Group: Teens Program Type: Gaming Registration Required Event Details: Drop by the teen space for a fun afternoon of Jackbox Games. From quick-draw battles to hilarious quizzes and bluffing games, Jackbox is a collection of interactive party games you play using your phone or other device as a controller. Reservation Study Room 4 3:45pm–7:15pm Study Room 4 This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Study Room 4		This event is in the "Teens" group Jack Black Attack with MuVChat: The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023) 3:00pm–4:30pm Teens Large Meeting Room Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Large Meeting Room 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 LEGO® Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Kids Large Meeting Room Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Play & Learn Registration Required 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 "All Ages" group JPL Book Bike at the Johnston Farmer's Market 4:00pm–7:00pm All Ages Offsite Event This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Other Event Details: We're taking JPL on the road. Come visit the JPL Book Bike at the Farmer's Market.	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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 9. 6th grade and up. 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 Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 Wet Felted Flowers 4:30pm–5:30pm Kids Story Time Room Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Story Time Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies Registration Required Event Details: We will be meshing and mixing wool and felt into fuzzy flowers! This is a messy program, so make sure to dress appropriately. Grades 3-5. Registration is required.	This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Loud: NOLA Jazz Trio Concert 4:30pm–5:30pm Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages Johnston Public Library This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Johnston Public Library Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Entertainment, Performances Event Details: The NOLA Jazz Trio featuring Jeff Kane on clarinet, Jamie Poulsen on piano, and Spencer Paulsen on bass will be at Johnston Public Library for an indoor concert. Bring the whole fam for a chance to hear some top-notch jazz in the library.
5 pm			This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Tuesday - Next-Level Cupcake Creations 5:00pm–6:00pm Teens Large Meeting Room Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Cooking & Food Registration Required Event Details: Bring your creativity to the table and turn cupcakes into edible works of art! A professional baker will guide you through techniques to help you decorate stunning (and delicious) creations. For kids in 6th grade and up. Registration required.	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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 "Kids" group Bedtime Yoga with Happy Heart Yoga 6:30pm–7:30pm Kids Large Meeting Room Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Relax with a yoga class for kids and their families presented by Happy Heart Yoga. Feel free to bring your blankets and a towel/yoga mat. We will have some available if you don't have one. Registration is required. Ages 2-12. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults - Ages 9 and under Children ages 9 and under must be accompanied by an adult for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 Girl Scout Troop 01546 6:00pm–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 Girl Scout meeting 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 Thursday Night Book Club 6:30pm–7:45pm Adults Southeast Corner This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.org for info about picking up a book club book and to be added to the email list. This month's book is The Measure by Nikki Erlick.