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 (4/26)	Mon (4/27)	Tue (4/28)	Wed (4/29)	Thu (4/30)	Fri (5/01)	Sat (5/02)
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 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 "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Kites on the Green 10:00am–5:00pm Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages Johnston Commons Offsite Event This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Johnston Commons Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies, Entertainment, Play & Learn, Sports & Outdoors Event Details: Join us for the 13th annual Kites on the Green festival at Johnston Commons Park on May 2, 2026. This family-fun event will be held in the green space near the Johnston Public Library from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
11 am
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							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 "Kids" group Pokémon Kids Club 4:00pm–5:00pm 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: Gaming, Entertainment Registration Required Event Details: Grab a Pokéball and head to the library! Whether you like the show, the comics, or the card game, this is a program for Pokémon fans!		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!
5 pm
6 pm		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 Dungeons & Dragons 6:30pm–8:00pm Teens Teen Space Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Teen Space Age Group: Teens Program Type: Gaming Registration Required Event Details: Beginners and experienced adventurers welcome! Bring a character or use one of our premade characters. We will meet monthly. 6th-12th grade. Registration required. This event is part of a combined series. This event is in the "Adults" group Well Red Book Club 6:45pm–7:45pm Adults Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: Join the Johnston Public Library's Well Red Book Club that meets on the last Tuesday of every month. Join the Well Red Book Club that meets at Pagliai's Pizza in Johnston. Come for the book, come for the conversation, come for a glass of wine or beer. This month's book is Rules for Visiting by Jessica Francis Kane.		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.