Johnston Public Library

9:00am-8:00pm

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 (10/12)	Mon (10/13)	Tue (10/14)	Wed (10/15)	Thu (10/16)	Fri (10/17)	Sat (10/18)
10 am		This event is in the "Kids" group Story Time Together: Indigenous People's Day 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 Event Details: 📚 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. It's Indigenous People's Day! To celebrate, we will be reading stories written by Indigenous authors. 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 Little Yogis 10:30am–11:15am 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: Join us for a morning yoga flow! Kids and caregivers will flow through a short yoga class, with a story. Together you will learn simple yoga poses, mindfulness techniques, and movement games. 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 "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.			This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Escape the Haunted Library 10:00am–10:45am Kids, Teens, All Ages Large Meeting Room Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "All Ages" 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, Teens, All Ages Program Type: Gaming Registration Required Event Details: 🎃👻 Something SPOOK-tacular is happening at the library! 👻🎃 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.
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.		This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Escape the Haunted Library 11:30am–12:15pm Kids, Teens, All Ages Large Meeting Room Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "All Ages" 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, Teens, All Ages Program Type: Gaming Registration Required Event Details: 🎃👻 Something SPOOK-tacular is happening at the library! 👻🎃 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.
12 pm
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 "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Escape the Haunted Library 1:30pm–2:15pm Kids, Teens, All Ages Large Meeting Room Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "All Ages" 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, Teens, All Ages Program Type: Gaming Registration Required Event Details: 🎃👻 Something SPOOK-tacular is happening at the library! 👻🎃 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.
2 pm
3 pm							This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Escape the Haunted Library 3:00pm–3:45pm Kids, Teens, All Ages Large Meeting Room Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "All Ages" 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, Teens, All Ages Program Type: Gaming Registration Required Event Details: 🎃👻 Something SPOOK-tacular is happening at the library! 👻🎃 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.
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.			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.		This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Escape the Haunted Library 4:30pm–5:15pm Kids, Teens, All Ages Large Meeting Room Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "All Ages" 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, Teens, All Ages Program Type: Gaming Registration Required Event Details: 🎃👻 Something SPOOK-tacular is happening at the library! 👻🎃 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.