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 (9/07)	Mon (9/08)	Tue (9/09)	Wed (9/10)	Thu (9/11)	Fri (9/12)	Sat (9/13)
All Day		This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Roof Construction All Day All Ages Johnston Public Library 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: All Ages Event Details: The Johnston Public Library will begin scheduled roof construction on Monday, September 8. The project is expected to last approximately two weeks. Contractors will be working Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. until dusk.	This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Roof Construction All Day All Ages Johnston Public Library 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: All Ages Event Details: The Johnston Public Library will begin scheduled roof construction on Monday, September 8. The project is expected to last approximately two weeks. Contractors will be working Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. until dusk.	This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Roof Construction All Day All Ages Johnston Public Library 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: All Ages Event Details: The Johnston Public Library will begin scheduled roof construction on Monday, September 8. The project is expected to last approximately two weeks. Contractors will be working Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. until dusk.	This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Roof Construction All Day All Ages Johnston Public Library 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: All Ages Event Details: The Johnston Public Library will begin scheduled roof construction on Monday, September 8. The project is expected to last approximately two weeks. Contractors will be working Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. until dusk.	This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Roof Construction All Day All Ages Johnston Public Library 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: All Ages Event Details: The Johnston Public Library will begin scheduled roof construction on Monday, September 8. The project is expected to last approximately two weeks. Contractors will be working Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. until dusk.	This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Roof Construction All Day All Ages Johnston Public Library 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: All Ages Event Details: The Johnston Public Library will begin scheduled roof construction on Monday, September 8. The project is expected to last approximately two weeks. Contractors will be working Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. until dusk.
9 am				Reservation Study Room 2 9:00am–8:00pm 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. 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 "Kids" group Wiggle Worms 10:30am–11:30am 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: Play & Learn ✨ Ready, Set, WIGGLE! 🐛 Come join us in expending some pent up energy in this specially designed active playtime for little ones. Have fun jumping, crawling, and balancing through a pint-sized obstacle course. Perfect for kids ages 2-5, but all ages are welcome! Disclaimer(s) Drop-In Event This is a drop-in program—no registration required. Feel free to come and go anytime between the listed start and end times. 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 "Kids" group Move & Groove 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: Health & Wellness, Story Hours 🎵 Shake Up Your Story Time! 📖 Get ready to sing, dance, and move to the music at a 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 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. Reservation Meadow Park HOA 10:00am–12:00pm Archive Room This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Archive Room
11 am			Reservation Study Room 1 11:00am–1:30pm Study Room 1 This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Study Room 1		This event is in the "Kids" group Bouncing Babies 11:00am–11:30am 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 👶 Big fun for your littlest learner! 💕 Build your baby's foundation for lifelong reading and learning with this engaging story time. Story time will be followed by a open play time for you and your little one. Great for babies ages 6 months-18 months.
12 pm		Reservation Admin Team Meeting 12:30pm–2:30pm Archive Room This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Archive Room Purpose of Meeting Admin team meeting		Reservation Study Room 4 12:00pm–3:00pm Study Room 4 This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Study Room 4
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. This event is in the "Adults" group Sunday Card Crafting Club 1:30pm–3:00pm 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 Dreama Deskins on the first Sunday of every month beginning at 1:30pm to explore paper card making.						Reservation Study Room 4 1:30pm–3:30pm Study Room 4 This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Study Room 4
2 pm	Reservation Dragon Scholarship Fund 2:00pm–4:00pm Archive Room This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Archive Room Purpose of Meeting working on scholarship forms					Reservation CG Gates Prep Meeting 2:00pm–5:00pm Archive Room This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Archive Room
3 pm	Reservation Study Room 3 3:00pm–4:00pm Study Room 3 This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Study Room 3
4 pm		This event is in the "Kids" group LEGO® Club 4:00pm–5:00pm 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: 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. Reservation Study Room 4 4:00pm–6:00pm Study Room 4 This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Study Room 4 Reservation Join Johnston Girl Scouts - Open House 4:30pm–6:30pm 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 As a Girl Scout, she’ll go on amazing adventures and discover new skills with her besties cheering her on every step of the way. She’ll find the kind of friendship that lasts a lifetime and gives her the confidence to be what she wants to be.		This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Mario Kart Tournament 4:00pm–4:30pm 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. This is a drop-in program - no registration necessary. This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Smash Bros. Tournament 4:30pm–5:30pm 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 will be held every Wednesday. 6th grade and up. No registration necessary. 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 Reservation West Prairie Informational Meeting 4:45pm–6:15pm 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 To hear about splitting the townhomes from the Villas	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 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 Needle-Felted Butterflies 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: Learn the basics of needle felting as we make a cute, fuzzy creation! Needle felting is a way to sculpt objects and make art with wool. Registration is required for this class and is open to kids in 3rd-5th grade. This month, we're making fuzzy, flying butterflies!
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
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 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 Terrace Ridge Homeowners Association Meeting 6:00pm–7:30pm Archive Room This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Archive Room Purpose of Meeting Board meeting This event is in the "Teens" group JPL Teen Book Club 6:30pm–7:30pm Teens Teen Space Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Open 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: Book Clubs Registration Required Event Details: We're not your average book club! Each month, we explore a new theme, genre, or reading challenge, and members vote on what we’ll dive into next. Come for the books, stay for the discussion, and enjoy some snacks while you’re at it.		Reservation Trout Unlimited North Bear 6:15pm–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) 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 North Woods by Daniel Mason.