Johnston Public Library

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

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

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

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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.	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.
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					Reservation Library Building Condition & Space Needs Kick-Off Meeting 8:00am–1:00pm Archive Room This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Archive Room
9 am		Reservation In Harmony Farm 9:30am–11:30am Archive Room This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Archive Room Purpose of Meeting Planning meeting		Reservation IQ4K Specialist Meeting 9:00am–3:30pm 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 IQ4K Specialist Meeting Reservation Study Room 3 9:00am–4:30pm Study Room 3 This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Study Room 3	Reservation Healthy Child Care Iowa 9:00am–3:30pm Large Meeting Room This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Large Meeting Room Purpose of Meeting Organizational meeting Reservation Study Room 4 9:00am–5:00pm Study Room 4 This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Study Room 4		Reservation Josiah Green 9:00am–5:30pm 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 Block Party 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 🧱 Building fun from the ground up! 🎉 Join us for an hour of fun playing with a variety of blocks and other building materials. Come see what it is all about and have some CONSTRUCTIVE FUN!!! Perfect for ages 2-5, but all ages welcome. 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 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 Study Room 3 10:30am–4:30pm Study Room 3 This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Study Room 3		Reservation Study Room 3 10:00am–11:30am 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 Homemadeish: Air Dry Clay Magnets 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: Crafts & Hobbies Registration Required Event Details: Turn plain clay circles into mini masterpieces—whether you paint cheerful fruits, leafy plants, or totally original designs! These one-of-a-kind magnets will add color and character to your fridge or office.
11 am					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.		Reservation Study Room 3 11:30am–3:00pm Study Room 3 This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Study Room 3
12 pm					This event is in the "Adults" group Lunchtime Lit Book Club 12:00pm–1:00pm 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: 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 Reel Sisters by Michelle Cummings.		Reservation Study Room 1 12:30pm–5:30pm Study Room 1 This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Study Room 1
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 4 1:00pm–5:00pm Study Room 4 This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Study Room 4	Reservation Help Desk Appt 1:00pm–2:00pm Whisper Room This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Whisper Room Reservation Admin Team Meeting 1:00pm–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 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 Proctored Test for Marielys R. 2:00pm–4:00pm Study Room 2 This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Study Room 2				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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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	Reservation Book club 3:00pm–5:00pm Archive Room This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Archive Room		Reservation Study Room 4 3:00pm–4:30pm Study Room 4 This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Study Room 4
4 pm		This event is in the "Kids" group Book Bites 4:30pm–5:00pm Kids East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large) 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: East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large) Age Group: Kids Program Type: Cooking & Food, Story Hours Registration Required Event Details: Take a bite! Try something new! In this yummy storytime, we will be taste-testing foods and reading stories about how they are made. Kids in grades K-5 must register to attend. This month, we will be taste-testing paletas and agua fresca. 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 Register to Vote! 4:00pm–7:00pm 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: Voting Event Details: Prepare to let your voice be heard in November elections by registering to vote! Reservation Study Room 3 4:30pm–5:30pm Study Room 3 This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Study Room 3 This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Advisory Board Meeting (Senior Board - 8th - 12th grade) 4:30pm–5:30pm Teens Large Meeting Room 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: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Event Details: Make a difference at your library! Our Senior Teen Advisory Board is for teens in 8th - 12th grade who want to take the lead in shaping library programs. Members help plan events, share ideas, and have a say in teen services at the library. Reservation Proctored Test for Marielys R. 4:30pm–6:00pm Study Room 2 This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Study Room 2	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.	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 Doodlerz Art Studio 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 🎨 Love to doodle, scribble, paint, and sketch? 🖌️ Want to make crafts, practice your art skills, and chill with your friends? Join Doodlerz on the 3rd Thursday of every month. Registration is required for kids in grades 3-5.
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 Reservation Bent Tree Villas 5:30pm–7:30pm 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 Monthly board meeting	This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Advisory Board Meeting (Junior Board - 6th & 7th grade) 5:30pm–6:30pm Teens Large Meeting Room 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: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Event Details: Join our Teen Advisory Board and make the library your space! Junior TAB is for kids in 6th and 7th grade. Members share ideas, plan events, provide valuable feedback, and have a say in what happens at the library. Want to join?		Reservation Study Room 4 5:00pm–7:30pm Study Room 4 This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Study Room 4 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–7:00pm Study Room 3 This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Study Room 3
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 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 "Teens" group Teen Tabletop Game Night 6:30pm–8:00pm Teens West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large) 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: West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large) Age Group: Teens Program Type: Gaming Registration Required Event Details: Game night just got better -- are you in? Each month, we’ll feature new tabletop games (think Sushi Go, Ticket to Ride, One Night Ultimate Werewolf, etc.) and show you how to play.	Reservation Volunteer and New Member Orientation 6:00pm–7:00pm Archive Room This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Archive Room Purpose of Meeting Orientation This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Lessons of the Holocaust 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults, All Ages Large Meeting Room 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: Adults, All Ages Program Type: Presentations Event Details: Educator Brad Wilkening will use historical accounts and survivors' stories to show why the genocide of World War II is more relevant than ever, and how this terrible period in human history should be used to build a more compassionate and kind wo	This event is in the "Adults" group Women and Money 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large) 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: West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Presentations Registration Required Event Details: Join licensed Financial Planner Shalini Babu from Prudential Advisors for an empowering session focused on financial literacy for women. 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.
7 pm					Reservation Girl Scout Troop 01546 7:00pm–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)