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.

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All Day	This event is in the "All Ages" group Holiday Light Recycling All Day All Ages Johnston Public Library This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Johnston Public Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Home & Garden, Other Event Details: This holiday season, JPL has partnered with Metro Waste Authority to offer a holiday lights drop-off for any old or broken strands of lights you find as you deck the halls.	This event is in the "All Ages" group Holiday Light Recycling All Day All Ages Johnston Public Library This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Johnston Public Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Home & Garden, Other Event Details: This holiday season, JPL has partnered with Metro Waste Authority to offer a holiday lights drop-off for any old or broken strands of lights you find as you deck the halls.	This event is in the "All Ages" group Holiday Light Recycling All Day All Ages Johnston Public Library This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Johnston Public Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Home & Garden, Other Event Details: This holiday season, JPL has partnered with Metro Waste Authority to offer a holiday lights drop-off for any old or broken strands of lights you find as you deck the halls.	This event is in the "All Ages" group Holiday Light Recycling All Day All Ages Johnston Public Library This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Johnston Public Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Home & Garden, Other Event Details: This holiday season, JPL has partnered with Metro Waste Authority to offer a holiday lights drop-off for any old or broken strands of lights you find as you deck the halls.	This event is in the "All Ages" group Holiday Light Recycling All Day All Ages Johnston Public Library This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Johnston Public Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Home & Garden, Other Event Details: This holiday season, JPL has partnered with Metro Waste Authority to offer a holiday lights drop-off for any old or broken strands of lights you find as you deck the halls.	This event is in the "All Ages" group Holiday Light Recycling All Day All Ages Johnston Public Library This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Johnston Public Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Home & Garden, Other Event Details: This holiday season, JPL has partnered with Metro Waste Authority to offer a holiday lights drop-off for any old or broken strands of lights you find as you deck the halls.	This event is in the "All Ages" group Holiday Light Recycling All Day All Ages Johnston Public Library This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Johnston Public Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Home & Garden, Other Event Details: This holiday season, JPL has partnered with Metro Waste Authority to offer a holiday lights drop-off for any old or broken strands of lights you find as you deck the halls.
9 am			Reservation Premier Credit Union Meeting 9:00am–5:00pm Archive Room This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Archive Room Purpose of Meeting Quarterly Planning Session.		Reservation Source Allies 9:00am–4:30pm 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)		Reservation Study Room 4 9:30am–12:30pm Study Room 4 This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Study Room 4
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. Reservation CIRCLE Homeschool 10:00am–12:00pm Archive Room This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Archive Room Purpose of Meeting An intro to crochet meet-up for homeschool children ages 6 and up
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					This event is in the "Adults" group Lunchtime Lit Book Club 12:00pm–1:00pm Adults Archive Room This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Archive Room 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 The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead.
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. Reservation Josiah Green 1:00pm–5:00pm Archive Room This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Archive Room Purpose of Meeting Coordinate and plan for new year outreach and growth Reservation Jennifer Konfrst Town Hall 1:30pm–3:00pm Large Meeting Room This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Large Meeting Room Purpose of Meeting Public town hall meeting	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 Andrew Peschong State Farm Annual Planning 1:30pm–4:00pm Archive Room This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Archive Room Purpose of Meeting Year end planning
2 pm							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 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 Corny Cubers Cubing Meetup 3:30pm–4:30pm 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 Meetup of central Iowa rubik's cube puzzle solvers
4 pm		This event is in the "Kids" group Book Bites 4:30pm–5:00pm Kids East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large) Open Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Open 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 "Teens" group Teen Mario Kart Tournament 4:00pm–4:30pm Teens Teen Space This event is in the "Teens" group 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 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 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 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.
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 (Senior & Junior Board - 6th - 12th grade) 5:00pm–6:30pm Teens Large Meeting Room This event is in the "Teens" group 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 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)
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 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 Adam Ridge HOA Annual Meeting 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 "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 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.		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 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.