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 (1/18)	Mon (1/19)	Tue (1/20)	Wed (1/21)	Thu (1/22)	Fri (1/23)	Sat (1/24)
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!
		Closing Library is Closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day All Day Branches: Johnston Public Library Description: The Johnston Public Library will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026 in observance of Martin King Luther Jr. Day. The library will re-open Tuesday, January 20, 2026 with regular hours.
9 am			Reservation Study Room 4 9:15am–12:00pm Study Room 4 This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Study Room 4 Reservation Maverik Operation Manager Meeting 9:15am–3:30pm Archive Room This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Archive Room Purpose of Meeting Back to the basics			Reservation Dean Snyder Construction 9:00am–2:00pm Large Meeting Room This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Large Meeting Room Purpose of Meeting Leadership Training for our senior leaders.
10 am			This event is in the "Kids" group Play-Doh Power! 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 🌈 Hands on fun at the library! 😄 A variety of Play-Doh, tools, and mats will all be available during this program as well as information for parents on the benefits of using Play-Doh during regular play time. Perfect for ages 2-5, but all ages are welcome! 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		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
2 pm	Reservation INVOICE - Future Leaders of Tomorrow - JJOA 2:00pm–2:45pm Archive Room This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Archive Room Purpose of Meeting Monthly meeting
3 pm	Reservation INVOICE - 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 Mother's Meeting
4 pm			This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Advisory Board Meeting (Senior Board - 8th - 12th grade) 4:30pm–5:30pm 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: Make a difference at your library! Our Senior Teen Advisory Board is for teens in 8th - 12th grade who want to take the lead in shaping library programs. Members help plan events, share ideas, and have a say in teen services at the library.	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 Crochet: Part 1 4:30pm–5:30pm Kids Story Time Room Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Upcoming Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Story Time Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies Registration Required Event Details: 🧶 Get hooked on creativity! 🧵✨
5 pm			This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Advisory Board Meeting (Junior Board - 6th & 7th grade) 5:30pm–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 Bent Tree Villas 5:30pm–7:30pm Archive Room This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Archive Room Purpose of Meeting Monthly Board Meeting
6 pm			Reservation Homeschool Mom Craft Club and Support Group 6:30pm–8:00pm Archive Room This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Archive Room Purpose of Meeting Homeschool mom crafting club and support group. 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 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 This event is in the "All Ages" group Living with Nature: Being Coyote Aware In and Out of the City 6:30pm–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: Join Iowa DNR Wildlife Biologist Andy Kellner to discuss coyotes, an adaptable wildlife species that lives inside and outside of urban places. Topics will include coyote history, ecology, and tips for avoiding human-wildlife conflict.