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 (12/14)	Mon (12/15)	Tue (12/16)	Wed (12/17)	Thu (12/18)	Fri (12/19)	Sat (12/20)
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 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 Press Play: Winter Edition 10:30am–11:30am Kids Story Time Room This event is in the "Kids" group Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Story Time Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: 🎉 Play Your Way at the Library! 🎉 Themed open play time for you and your kiddo! We will offer different types of play prompts, sensory bins, & books to share. Press Play! is geared towards kids 18 months-4 years. This month, we are doing a special Winter Edition of Press Play! full of wintery activities and fun! 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 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.
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 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
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 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.
2 pm
3 pm
4 pm		This event is in the "Kids" group Book Bites 4:30pm–5:00pm Kids East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large) Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Waitlist 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 various winter-holiday cookies and treats! 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 Doodlerz Art Studio 4:30pm–5:30pm Kids Story Time Room Open Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Open 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.