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Name: Holiday Light Recycling Drop-Off
Start: 2024-11-12
End: 2025-01-31
Location: Johnston Public Library

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All Day	This event is in the "All Ages" group. Holiday Light Recycling Drop-Off All Day 11/12 - 1/31 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: Other Event Details: This season, Johnston Public Library is partnering with Metro Waste Authority to offer a drop-off hub for old or broken holiday lights.
	This event is in the "All Ages" group. Warm Wishes Donation Drop-Off Location All Day 11/21 - 12/11 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: Other Event Details: Help bring joy to the children at the University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital during this holiday season!
	Reservation Whisper Room Temporarily Unavailable to the Public All Day Whisper Room This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Whisper Room	Reservation Whisper Room Temporarily Unavailable to the Public All Day Whisper Room This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Whisper Room
9 am			Reservation Yoga with Janis 9:15am - 10:15am 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)		Reservation Tai Chi with Kristin 9:15am - 10:15am 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 Registration is required for this free class. Please register with Mandy Willey at the City of Johnston mwilley@cityofjohnston.com
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. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Story Time Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Story Hours Interact with your child as we use books, songs, music, finger plays, and flannel boards to build early literacy skills. Designed for children from 18 months through preschool and their caregivers. Reservation Meadow Park HOA 10:00am - 12:00pm Archive Room This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Archive Room Purpose of Meeting HOA Meeting	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 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 Get ready to move at a special storytime that will get you and your kids up on your feet! This is a high-energy story time for kids of all ages.
11 am		Reservation Study Room 3 11:00am - 1:15pm Study Room 3 This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Study Room 3			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 Bouncing Babies story hour includes rhymes, songs, bounces and books just right for your little one! Build your baby's foundation for lifelong reading and learning with this engaging story time. Great for babies ages 6 months-18 months.
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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. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Crafts & Hobbies Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Join Dreama Deskins on the first Sunday of every month beginning at 1:30pm to explore paper card making.	Reservation Gameschool Club 1:00pm - 3:00pm 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 Homeschool board gaming club. Reservation Department Head Roundtable 1:30pm - 2:30pm Archive Room This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Archive Room Purpose of Meeting Weekly roundtable discussion		Reservation Circle Pokemon Class 1:00pm - 3:00pm 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 Homeschool group	Reservation Webspec Marketing Team Retreat 1:15pm - 3:30pm Archive Room This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Archive Room Purpose of Meeting We're doing a quarterly team retreat and will be conferencing in remote team members
2 pm	Reservation Des Moines Cycle Club 2:00pm - 4:00pm Archive Room This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Archive Room Purpose of Meeting Meeting to discuss December fundraiser						This event is in the "Adults" group. NaNoWriMo Wrap-Up Party 2:00pm - 4:00pm 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, Other Event Details: Wrap-up your National Novel Writing Month accomplishments with other NaNoWriMo writers at this culminating event party.
3 pm			Reservation Tech Lab - Help Desk 3:00pm - 4:00pm Tech Lab This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Tech Lab Purpose of Meeting help putting files from usb to discs	This event is in the "Teens" group. Teen Mario Kart Tournament 3:30pm - 4:00pm 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.		Reservation Study Room 3 3:00pm - 4:00pm Study Room 3 This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Study Room 3
4 pm		This event is in the "Kids" group. Cancelled CANCELED: Arts & Snacks 4:15pm - 5:00pm Kids Story Time Room This event is in the "Kids" group. Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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! 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. Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament 4:00pm - 5:00pm 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 held every Wednesday. 6th grade and up. Reservation Study Room 3 4:15pm - 6:30pm Study Room 3 This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Study Room 3 Reservation UNI Student Teacher Seminar 4:30pm - 6:00pm Large Meeting Room This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Large Meeting Room Purpose of Meeting Reflection and celebration of the student teaching semester.	This event is in the "Teens" group. Anime Club 4:00pm - 5:00pm Teens Teen Space Open Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Open Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Teen Space Age Group: Teens Program Type: Entertainment Required Seats Remaining: 22 Event Details: Join JPL's Anime Club each week for Japanese snacks, anime trivia, and art projects! All fans welcome! Registration is not required, but you will receive reminder emails about meetings if you register. This event is in the "Kids" group. Kids Kitchen: Gingerbread Men 4:30pm - 5:30pm Kids East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large) Waitlist Required This event is in the "Kids" group. Waitlist Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large) Age Group: Kids Program Type: Cooking & Food Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Ready for an afterschool treat? 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 gingerbread men! Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults - Ages 8 and under Children ages 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
5 pm					This event is in the "Teens" group. Dragon Ball FighterZ Tournament 5:00pm - 6:00pm 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: Join us for a Dragon Ball FighterZ throwdown every Thursday in the Teen Space! Choose a team of three fighters from the game’s 44 characters and battle it out to become the champion! Reservation Study Room 1 5:00pm - 6:00pm Study Room 1 This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Study Room 1
6 pm		Reservation Girl Scout Service Unit 659 - Johnston 6:00pm - 7:30pm Large Meeting Room This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Large Meeting Room Purpose of Meeting This is a holiday get together. There will be light crafts and snacks. The Girl Scout service unit is a group of troops that meet 4 times a year. (twice only adults, twice with troops) This will be with a wide range of Girl Scouts. This event is in the "Adults" group. Let's Talk English Conversation Group 6:30pm - 7:45pm Adults Archive Room Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Open Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Archive Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: ESL Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited 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 Help Desk Tech Lab 6:00pm - 7:00pm Tech Lab This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Tech Lab Purpose of Meeting Copying a DVD to a pen drive. This event is in the "Adults" group. Everyday English 6:30pm - 7:45pm Adults Archive Room Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Open Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Archive Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: ESL Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited 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 MKS Kannada group - Road mapping 6:30pm - 7:45pm 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 MKS - Election
7 pm			This event is in the "Teens" group. Cancelled Mario Kart 8 Worldwide Time Trials Esports Team 7:00pm - 8:00pm Teens Teen Space Open Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Cancelled Open Library Branch: Johnston Public Library Room: Teen Space Age Group: Teens Program Type: Gaming Required Seats Remaining: 9 Event Details: Join JPL's first-ever Mario Kart 8 Worldwide Time Trials Competition Esports Team! Over the next 11 weeks, prepare to put your racing skills to the test on a different track each week.

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