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 (5/17)	Mon (5/18)	Tue (5/19)	Wed (5/20)	Thu (5/21)
All Day		This event is in the "Kids" group No Story Hours This Week All Day 5/18–5/22 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 to get ready for our 2026 Summer Reading Program! Story Time programs will resume on Monday, June 1.
10 am			Reservation IBCSA Meeting 10:00am–12:30pm Archive Room This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Archive Room Purpose of Meeting Annual May board meeting
11 am
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 How to Solve Your Own Murder by Kristen Perrin.
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		Reservation Focus & Finish 1:00pm–5:00pm Archive Room This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Archive Room Purpose of Meeting Small Group gathering of guild members to focus on and finish projects associated with quilting and/or the Guild.
2 pm	Reservation Johnston Forevergreens 4-H Club 2:00pm–4:00pm 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) Purpose of Meeting 4-H Club Meeting
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!
5 pm		Reservation Toy Box Storage Condominium Owners Association 5:00pm–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) Purpose of Meeting Annual HOA Meeting 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 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 board meeting			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 Study Room 2 6:15pm–7:15pm Study Room 2 This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Study Room 2 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 Sourdough Bagels 6:00pm–8:00pm 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: Cooking & Food Registration Required Event Details: Learn the basics of making sourdough bagels in this hands-on demonstration led by local baker Diane Ward, featuring step-by-step guidance, baking tips, and delicious samples to enjoy. Ages 18+, registration required. Reservation Windsor Rowhomes Annual Meeting 6:30pm–7:30pm Archive Room This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Archive Room Purpose of Meeting Annual Meeting for Windsor Rowhomes HOA.	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 Annie's Foundation Banned Book Club 6:30pm–8:00pm 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 Book Club

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