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: Taking down those holiday decorations and wondering where you can dispose of old or broken lights? JPL has partnered with Metro Waste Authority to offer a holiday lights drop-off at the library!	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: Taking down those holiday decorations and wondering where you can dispose of old or broken lights? JPL has partnered with Metro Waste Authority to offer a holiday lights drop-off at the library!	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: Taking down those holiday decorations and wondering where you can dispose of old or broken lights? JPL has partnered with Metro Waste Authority to offer a holiday lights drop-off at the library!	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: Taking down those holiday decorations and wondering where you can dispose of old or broken lights? JPL has partnered with Metro Waste Authority to offer a holiday lights drop-off at the library!	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: Taking down those holiday decorations and wondering where you can dispose of old or broken lights? JPL has partnered with Metro Waste Authority to offer a holiday lights drop-off at the library!	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: Taking down those holiday decorations and wondering where you can dispose of old or broken lights? JPL has partnered with Metro Waste Authority to offer a holiday lights drop-off at the library!	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: Taking down those holiday decorations and wondering where you can dispose of old or broken lights? JPL has partnered with Metro Waste Authority to offer a holiday lights drop-off at the library!
9 am							Reservation Heartland Stampers 9:00am–12:00pm Archive Room This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Archive Room 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 Block Party 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 🧱 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) Drop-In Event This is a drop-in program—no registration required. Feel free to come and go anytime between the listed start and end times. 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 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 "Adults" group Homemadeish: New Year's Collages 10:30am–11:30am Adults Large Meeting Room Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Upcoming Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies Registration Required Event Details: Ring in the New Year with a creative collage-making session! Participants can design vision boards, memory collages, or simply experiment with art materials to celebrate new beginnings in 2026. All materials provided.
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 "Adults" group No Sunday Card Crafting Class This Month 1:30pm–3:00pm Adults Large Meeting Room This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies Event Details: There is no Sunday Paper Card Crafting session in January, May, or August to allow staff prep time for upcoming programs. Reservation Soka Gakkai 1:30pm–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 Annual Kick Off 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		This event is in the "Adults" group Retirement University: Understanding Levels of Care & Pricing 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults Large Meeting Room Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Upcoming Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Presentations Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a three-part series designed to help you navigate the many options for aging with confidence.
2 pm
3 pm
4 pm		This event is in the "Kids" group Arts & Snacks 4:00pm–5:00pm 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: Crafts & Hobbies Event Details: We will have hands-on art projects that will spark learning and discovery for kids in K-5, as well as a snack! This is a drop-in event and no registration is required. 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 "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 Kids Kitchen: Bagel Pizzas 4:30pm–5:15pm Kids East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large) Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Upcoming Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large) Age Group: Kids Program Type: Cooking & Food Registration Required Event Details: 🍽️What's cooking in the library kitchen?👩‍🍳 Kids can join our monthly cooking class to learn basic cooking skills and practice following a recipe. Registration is required for this class and is open to kids in elementary school. This month, we are making mini bagel pizzas! 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
6 pm		Reservation Century Trace HOA 6:00pm–7:45pm Large Meeting Room This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Large Meeting Room Purpose of Meeting HOA Annual Meeting This event is in the "Adults" group Let's Talk English Conversation Group 6:30pm–7:45pm Adults Archive Room Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Upcoming 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.	This event is in the "Teens" group JPL Teen Book Club 6:30pm–7:30pm 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: Book Clubs Registration Required Event Details: We're not your average book club! Each month, we explore a new theme, genre, or reading challenge, and members vote on what we’ll dive into next. Come for the books, stay for the discussion, and enjoy some snacks while you’re at it.	This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group More Than Waypoints 6:00pm–8:00pm Adults, All Ages Large Meeting Room This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, All Ages Program Type: Presentations Event Details: Embark on an unforgettable journey through the heart of Iowa as Dave Baker shares insights from his recent novel, More Than Waypoints.	Reservation Girl Scout Troop 01546 6:30pm–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 Troop Meeting This event is in the "Adults" group Everyday English 6:30pm–7:45pm Adults Archive Room Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Upcoming 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. This event is in the "Adults" group Thursday Night Book Club 6:30pm–7:45pm Adults Southeast Corner This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Southeast Corner Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: Join fellow local book lovers to discuss great books and enjoy lively conversation. Books are available at the Circulation Desk one month in advance while supplies last. Thursday Night 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 Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt.