Johnston Public Library

9:00am-8:00pm

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

View on Google Maps

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 (9/21)	Mon (9/22)	Tue (9/23)	Wed (9/24)	Thu (9/25)	Fri (9/26)	Sat (9/27)
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: 🚧 Roof Construction Update at JPL 🚧 Due to recent weather delays, roof construction is taking longer than anticipated. Contractors now expect to finish by Wednesday, October 8.	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: 🚧 Roof Construction Update at JPL 🚧 Due to recent weather delays, roof construction is taking longer than anticipated. Contractors now expect to finish by Wednesday, October 8.	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: 🚧 Roof Construction Update at JPL 🚧 Due to recent weather delays, roof construction is taking longer than anticipated. Contractors now expect to finish by Wednesday, October 8.	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: 🚧 Roof Construction Update at JPL 🚧 Due to recent weather delays, roof construction is taking longer than anticipated. Contractors now expect to finish by Wednesday, October 8.	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: 🚧 Roof Construction Update at JPL 🚧 Due to recent weather delays, roof construction is taking longer than anticipated. Contractors now expect to finish by Wednesday, October 8.
9 am			Reservation Children's Cancer Connection Annual Planning Meeting 9:00am–4:30pm Archive Room This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Archive Room Purpose of Meeting The programs team meets annually to plan the coming year of programs and camps that will service our families. Reservation Study Room 3 9:15am–12:00pm Study Room 3 This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Study Room 3	Reservation HHS/CCR&R 9:15am–4:30pm 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.	Reservation Help Desk Appointment 10:00am–11:00am Whisper Room This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Whisper Room Purpose of Meeting iCloud storage issue - how to empty it to make room Help with link between her laptop and iPhone If time, help navigating Substack (using the app on phone and laptop)	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 Juvenile Justice Advisory Council Committee Meeting 10:00am–3:00pm 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 4 10:00am–11:00am Study Room 4 This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Study Room 4
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.
12 pm			Reservation Help Desk Appointment 12:00pm–1:00pm Whisper Room This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Whisper Room	Reservation Study Room 4 12:15pm–5:15pm 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.	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 3 1:00pm–4:00pm 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–4:00pm Study Room 4 This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Study Room 4		Reservation Archive Room 1:00pm–3:00pm Archive Room This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Archive Room		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 JMS Mock Trial 2:00pm–4:00pm 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 JMS Mock Trial meeting/practice.				Reservation Study Room 3 2:00pm–4:00pm Study Room 3 This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Study Room 3
3 pm	Reservation JJOA Mother's Meeting 3:00pm–5:00pm Archive Room This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Archive Room Purpose of Meeting Monthly meeting Reservation Mock Trial Practice (Gold) 3:00pm–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 Mock trial practice
4 pm		This event is in the "Kids" group Pokémon Kids 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: Gaming, Entertainment Registration Required Event Details: Grab a Pokéball and head to the library! Whether you like the show, the comics, or the card game, this is a program for Pokémon fans! Reservation Study Room 4 4:15pm–6:30pm Study Room 4 This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Study Room 4 Reservation CASA Meeting with volunteer 4:30pm–6:30pm Study Room 3 This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Study Room 3 Reservation West Prairie Informational Meeting 4:45pm–6:15pm 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 To answer questions regarding splitting the townhomes from the Villas	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. Reservation Study Room 4 4:30pm–5:30pm 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 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. Reservation Study Room 1 4:30pm–5:30pm Study Room 1 This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Study Room 1 This event is in the "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 Pet Portraits 4:30pm–5:30pm 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: Crafts & Hobbies Registration Required Event Details: 🎨🐾 Create a colorful masterpiece of your furry (or scaly, or feathery) friend! 🐾🎨 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.
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 North Glenn Townhomes Homeowners Association 5:30pm–7:00pm 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)	Reservation Study Room 3 5:00pm–7:30pm Study Room 3 This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Study Room 3	Reservation Study Room 3 5:00pm–6:30pm 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 Bent Tree Meadows HOA 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)	This event is in the "Adults" group Silent Book Club 6:30pm–8:00pm Adults Closed Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Registration Required Event Details: Space is limited - please register for September's meeting! Disclaimer(s) Photo/Film Consent By attending this event, you are giving consent for yourself and/or your child(ren) to be photographed/filmed during the event. Your image and likeness may be used to promote future events or for general library publicity.	This event is in the "Adults" group First-Time Homebuyer Class 6:00pm–7:30pm 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: Presentations Registration Required Event Details: Thinking about buying your first home? Join Mortgage Loan Officer Matt Nolan from Community Choice Credit Union and Realtor Pete Jones for a no-fluff, first-time homebuyer class.	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. Reservation Comedy XPeriment Rehearsal - INVOICE 6:30pm–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 Rehearsal