Johnston Public Library

9:00am-5:30pm

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 (3/01)	Mon (3/02)	Tue (3/03)	Wed (3/04)	Thu (3/05)	Fri (3/06)	Sat (3/07)
All Day		This event is in the "Kids" group No Story Hours This Week All Day 3/2–3/6 Kids Johnston Public Library This event is in the "Kids" group Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Johnston Public Library Age Group: Kids Program Type: Story Hours Event Details: No Story Time Together, Terrific Tuesdays, Move & Groove, Toddler Time, or Bouncing Babies. We are on a story time break for the holidays!
9 am			Reservation Study Room 3 9:00am–8:00pm Study Room 3 This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Study Room 3 Reservation 2026 Summer Reading Summit 9:30am–12:30pm Large Meeting Room This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Large Meeting Room Purpose of Meeting 2026 Summer Reading Summit for Iowa Librarians
10 am							This event is in the "Kids" group Quick Craft: Fairy Wands 10:00am–12:00pm 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: Crafts & Hobbies Event Details: ⏱️ Stop by the library for a 5-minute craft! ✂️ Quick crafts will be in the Children's Area of the library from 10am-Noon on the first Saturday of the month. Crafts available while supplies last. This month's craft is...fairy wands! 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.
11 am				Reservation Genetic Counseling Interview with UWMadison 11:30am–3:30pm Study Room 3 This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Study Room 3
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. This event is in the "Adults" group Sunday Card Crafting Club 1:30pm–3:00pm Adults Large Meeting Room Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Waitlist Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies Registration Required Event Details: Join Dreama Deskins on the first Sunday of every month beginning at 1:30pm to explore paper card making.	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							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
4 pm				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: Muffins 4:30pm–5:15pm Kids Large Meeting Room Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Upcoming Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Large Meeting Room 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 blueberry muffins! 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		Reservation Study Room 1 5:00pm–7:00pm Study Room 1 This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Study Room 1 Reservation Study Room 2 5:15pm–6:15pm Study Room 2 This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Study Room 2 Reservation Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc- Informational Meeting 5:30pm–7:30pm 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 Meeting of organization for prospective new members
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.	This event is in the "Teens" group Greek Mythology Club 6:30pm–7:30pm Teens East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large) Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Open Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large) Age Group: Teens Registration Required Event Details: Whether you're a Percy Jackson fan or just love Greek mythology, this is the club for you!		Reservation Rittgers Oaks at Hyperion Annual Meeting 6:15pm–7:15pm 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 Owners Association Annual Meeting 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. Reservation Study Room 4 6:30pm–7:45pm Study Room 4 This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Study Room 4