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 (7/13)	Mon (7/14)	Tue (7/15)	Wed (7/16)	Thu (7/17)	Fri (7/18)	Sat (7/19)
All Day		This event is in the "Kids" group Critter Camp Drop-Off All Day 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: Other Event Details: Drop off your favorite stuffed-animal critter for Critter Camp. Your animal will enjoy a fun-filled week at camp. Pick up your stuffed animal on Friday, July 18 and discover what the critters did while they were away at camp.				This event is in the "Kids" group Critter Camp Pick-Up All Day 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: Other Event Details: Pick up your stuffed animal and discover what the critters did while they were away at camp.
7 am					Reservation Johnston Jumpstart 2025 (Chamber Event) 7:00am–8:45am 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 Early-morning networking for Johnston Chamber of Commerce Members
8 am
9 am		Reservation Study Room 1 9:00am–12:00pm Study Room 1 This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Study Room 1 Reservation Central Iowa Rug Artists 9:00am–2:00pm 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 Rug hooking	Reservation Help Desk Appointment 9:00am–10:00am Whisper Room This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Whisper Room Reservation Proctored Test for Sujoy B 9:00am–11:30am Study Room 1 This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Study Room 1 Reservation Kwik Trip Interviews 9:00am–7:00pm Archive Room This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Archive Room Purpose of Meeting Interviews/Meeting Reservation Study Room 4 9:30am–10:30am Study Room 4 This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Study Room 4	Reservation Maverik Rebrand Meeting 9:00am–1:30pm 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 Training for rebranding. Individual conducting the training will be Ryan Madding- Regional Trainer 501-743-9161	Reservation Study Room 2 9:00am–11:30am Study Room 2 This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Study Room 2 Reservation Maverik Rebranded Meeting 9:00am–1:30pm 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 Rebranding Training Reservation CASA of Iowa Bureau 9:00am–5:00pm 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 CASA Program Meeting for Volunteer Engagement	Reservation Study Room 4 9:30am–11:00am Study Room 4 This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Study Room 4	Reservation Study Room 4 9:00am–1:00pm Study Room 4 This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Study Room 4
10 am			This event is in the "Kids" group Pop-Up Library at Terra Park 10:00am–11:00am Kids Offsite Event This event is in the "Kids" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Kids Program Type: Play & Learn, Story Hours Event Details: Visit us at various parks throughout Johnston this summer, weather permitting. Create a fun craft, explore different activities, and participate in our Summer Library Program and earn prizes! Reservation Study Room 3 10:00am–11:00am Study Room 3 This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Study Room 3	Reservation Study Room 3 10:45am–12:00pm 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–2:00pm Study Room 1 This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Study Room 1 Reservation Study Room 4 10:30am–11:30am Study Room 4 This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Study Room 4 Reservation Study Room 3 10:30am–12:30pm Study Room 3 This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Study Room 3	Reservation Study Room 2 - Proctored Exam 10:00am–12:00pm Study Room 2 This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Study Room 2 Reservation Help Desk Appointment 10:30am–11:30am Whisper Room This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Whisper Room	Reservation Study Room 1 10:00am–12:30pm Study Room 1 This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Study Room 1 This event is in the "Adults" group Sweet Summer Desserts with Lois Carpenter 10:30am–11:30am Adults Large Meeting Room Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" 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: Adults Program Type: Cooking & Food Registration Required Event Details: Join food expert Lois Carpenter as she demonstrates three easy seasonal desserts that capture the essence of summer and are sure to become family favorites.
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 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: 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.org 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.
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 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 3 1:00pm–5:00pm Study Room 3 This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Study Room 3	This event is in the "Teens" group Dungeons & Dragons: Quick Quests 1:30pm–3:00pm 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: 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! Reservation Study Room 3 1:30pm–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 3 1:30pm–5:00pm Study Room 3 This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Study Room 3
2 pm			Reservation Study Room 2 2:30pm–6:00pm Study Room 2 This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Study Room 2
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! Reservation Study Room 3 3:00pm–5:30pm Study Room 3 This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Study Room 3	Reservation Study Room 4 3:30pm–4:30pm 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 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 3:00pm–4:00pm Study Room 4 This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Study Room 4
4 pm			Reservation Study Room 3 4:00pm–5:00pm Study Room 3 This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Study Room 3 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. This is a drop-in program - no registration necessary.	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! Reservation Study Room 3 4:00pm–5:00pm Study Room 3 This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Study Room 3 Reservation Study Room 4 4:00pm–8:00pm Study Room 4 This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Study Room 4
5 pm			This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Tuesday - Snack Boss Battle: Level Up Your Taste Buds! 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: Think you’ve got what it takes to conquer the ultimate snack showdown? Face off against a series of wild food challenges in this boss-level snack competition! Each round brings a new “boss” to beat—spicy, sour, mystery ingredients, and more! Reservation Study Room 4 5:30pm–7:00pm 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 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. This is a drop-in program - no registration necessary. Reservation Study Room 3 5:30pm–8:00pm Study Room 3 This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Study Room 3	Reservation Bent Tree Meadows HOA 5:15pm–7:15pm 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 HOA meeting 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) Reservation Study Room 3 5:30pm–7:30pm Study Room 3 This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Study Room 3
6 pm		Reservation DATA dance practice 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 Dance practice 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.		This event is in the "Adults" group Painted Pots 6:00pm–8:00pm Adults Large Meeting Room Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" 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: Adults Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a relaxing and creative session where you'll decorate your own terracotta flower pot and choose a succulent to take home. All supplies will be provided, just bring your imagination and a willingness to get a little messy!	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.