Day Calendar List

March 2023

Tuesday, Mar. 28th

11:30am - 12:45pm

Johnston Kiwanis Club Board Meeting

Location: Archive Room

Tag(s): Non-Library / Community

4:00pm - 5:30pm

Dungeons And Dragons : Curse Of Strahd

Location: Archive Room

5:30pm - 6:30pm

Book Box Book Club Unboxing Party: 6Th & 7Th GradeRegister

Location: Archive Room

Book Box Book Club members will meet to talk about the best books we read this summer, eat snacks, and unbox our first JPL Book Box Book Club selection of the year! Each book club member will receive a box that will contain this month's book club selection and a bunch of bookish surprises that book club members get to keep. What book will we be reading? What will the bookish surprises be? You'll have to join the Book Box Book Club to find out! We'll meet again next month (check our Events Calendar for specific date) to talk about the book and open our new box. For kids in 6th & 7th grade. *Registration required. By registering for Book Box Book Club, you are agreeing to attend next month's meeting or submit a book review of this month's selection.

Tag(s): Teens

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Book Box Book Club Unboxing Party: 8Th - 12Th GradeRegister

Location: Archive Room

Book Box Book Club members will meet to talk about the best books we read this summer, eat snacks, and unbox our first JPL Book Box Book Club selection of the year! Each book club member will receive a box that will contain this month's book club selection and a bunch of bookish surprises that book club members get to keep. What book will we be reading? What will the bookish surprises be? You'll have to join the Book Box Book Club to find out! We'll meet again next month (see Events Calendar for specific date) to talk about the book and open our new box. For kids in 8th - 12th grade. *Registration required. By registering for Book Box Book Club, you are agreeing to attend next month's meeting or submit a book review of this month's selection. Book Box Book Club 8th - 12th grade selections may contain controversial themes, mature content, and/or profanity. By registering, you are accepting that it is the responsibility of the teen and their parent/legal guardian to determine what is and is not appropriate reading material for a particular teen.

Tag(s): Teens

6:45pm - 7:45pm

Well Red Book Club

Location: Pagliai's Pizza

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 "North of Normal" by Cea Person. Email Dreama at deskins@johnstonlibrary.com to be added to the email list.

Tag(s): Adult & Family

April 2023

Tuesday, Apr. 4th

4:00pm - 5:30pm

Dungeons And DragonsRegister

Location: East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large),West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)

Beginners and experienced adventurers welcome! Bring a character or use one of our premade characters. We will meet monthly. 6th-12th grade. Registration required.

Tag(s): Teens

Tuesday, Apr. 11th

4:00pm - 5:00pm

Anime Club: 6Th Grade & 7Th GradeRegister

Location: East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large),West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)

Eat Japanese snacks, watch anime, and talk about your favorite manga. We'll also have drawing supplies and anime inspired crafts available. For students in 6th grade and up.

Tag(s): Teens

Thursday, Apr. 13th

6:30pm - 7:45pm

Thursday Night Book Club

Location: Archive Room

Join fellow local book lovers to discuss great books and enjoy lively conversation. Books are available at the Circulation Desk one month in advance while supplies last. Thursday Night Book Club meets in person at JPL and online via Zoom. This month's book is "The Paris Apartment" by Lucy Foley. Email Beth at stevens@johnstonlibrary.com for info about picking up a book club book and to be added to the email list.

Tag(s): Adult & Family

Tuesday, Apr. 18th

5:00pm - 6:00pm

Teen Advisory Board Meeting

Location: East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large),West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)

Make a difference at your library! Students in 6th - 12th grade can suggest materials to order, plan programs, and volunteer. Applications can be found online here: goo.gl/JTmF54

Tag(s): Teens

6:00pm - 7:30pm

Teen Board Game Club: Jackbox Game NightRegister

Location: East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large),West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)

This month we'll be playing Jackbox Games- fun, innovative party games you can control through your smartphone or tablet. Don't have a device? No problem! You can use one of ours. Reservations appreciated. 6th - 12th grade.

Tag(s): Teens

Thursday, Apr. 20th

12:00pm - 1:00pm

Lunchtime Lit Book Club

Location: Archive Room

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. This month's book is "An Elderly Lady is Up to No Good" by Helene Tursten. Lunchtime Lit Book Club meets in person at JPL and online via Zoom. Lunchtime Lit is not accepting new members at this time due to the current group size. Email Beth at stevens@johnstonlibrary.com for more information about other JPL book clubs.

Tag(s): Adult & Family

5:30pm - 7:00pm

Library Board Meeting

Location: Archive Room

Tag(s): Adult & Family

Monday, Apr. 24th

11:30am - 12:45pm

Johnston Kiwanis Club Board Meeting

Location: Archive Room

Tag(s): Non-Library / Community

Tuesday, Apr. 25th

4:00pm - 5:30pm

Dungeons And Dragons : Curse Of Strahd

Location: Archive Room

5:30pm - 6:30pm

Book Box Book Club Unboxing Party: 6Th & 7Th GradeRegister

Location: Archive Room

Book Box Book Club members will meet to talk about the best books we read this summer, eat snacks, and unbox our first JPL Book Box Book Club selection of the year! Each book club member will receive a box that will contain this month's book club selection and a bunch of bookish surprises that book club members get to keep. What book will we be reading? What will the bookish surprises be? You'll have to join the Book Box Book Club to find out! We'll meet again next month (check our Events Calendar for specific date) to talk about the book and open our new box. For kids in 6th & 7th grade. *Registration required. By registering for Book Box Book Club, you are agreeing to attend next month's meeting or submit a book review of this month's selection.

Tag(s): Teens

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Book Box Book Club Unboxing Party: 8Th - 12Th GradeRegister

Location: Archive Room

Book Box Book Club members will meet to talk about the best books we read this summer, eat snacks, and unbox our first JPL Book Box Book Club selection of the year! Each book club member will receive a box that will contain this month's book club selection and a bunch of bookish surprises that book club members get to keep. What book will we be reading? What will the bookish surprises be? You'll have to join the Book Box Book Club to find out! We'll meet again next month (see Events Calendar for specific date) to talk about the book and open our new box. For kids in 8th - 12th grade. *Registration required. By registering for Book Box Book Club, you are agreeing to attend next month's meeting or submit a book review of this month's selection. Book Box Book Club 8th - 12th grade selections may contain controversial themes, mature content, and/or profanity. By registering, you are accepting that it is the responsibility of the teen and their parent/legal guardian to determine what is and is not appropriate reading material for a particular teen.

Tag(s): Teens

May 2023

Tuesday, May. 2nd

4:00pm - 5:30pm

Dungeons And DragonsRegister

Location: East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large),West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)

Beginners and experienced adventurers welcome! Bring a character or use one of our premade characters. We will meet monthly. 6th-12th grade. Registration required.

Tag(s): Teens

Tuesday, May. 16th

5:00pm - 6:00pm

Teen Advisory Board Meeting

Location: East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large),West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)

Make a difference at your library! Students in 6th - 12th grade can suggest materials to order, plan programs, and volunteer. Applications can be found online here: goo.gl/JTmF54

Tag(s): Teens

6:00pm - 7:30pm

Teen Board Game Club: Jackbox Game NightRegister

Location: East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large),West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large)

This month we'll be playing Jackbox Games- fun, innovative party games you can control through your smartphone or tablet. Don't have a device? No problem! You can use one of ours. Reservations appreciated. 6th - 12th grade.

Tag(s): Teens

Thursday, May. 18th

12:00pm - 1:00pm

Lunchtime Lit Book Club

Location: Archive Room

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. This month's book is "We Heard it When We Were Young" by Chuy Renteria. Lunchtime Lit Book Club meets in person at JPL and online via Zoom. Lunchtime Lit is not accepting new members at this time due to the current group size. Email Beth at stevens@johnstonlibrary.com for more information about other JPL book clubs.

Tag(s): Adult & Family

5:30pm - 7:00pm

Library Board Meeting

Location: Archive Room

Tag(s): Adult & Family

Monday, May. 22nd

11:30am - 12:45pm

Johnston Kiwanis Club Board Meeting

Location: Archive Room

Tag(s): Non-Library / Community

Tuesday, May. 23rd

4:00pm - 5:30pm

Dungeons And Dragons : Curse Of Strahd

Location: Archive Room

June 2023

Thursday, Jun. 15th

12:00pm - 1:00pm

Lunchtime Lit Book Club

Location: Archive Room

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. This month's book is "The Paris Apartment" by Lucy Foley. Lunchtime Lit Book Club meets in person at JPL and online via Zoom. Lunchtime Lit is not accepting new members at this time due to the current group size. Email Beth at stevens@johnstonlibrary.com for more information about other JPL book clubs.

Tag(s): Adult & Family

5:30pm - 7:00pm

Library Board Meeting

Location: Archive Room

Tag(s): Adult & Family

Monday, Jun. 26th

11:30am - 12:45pm

Johnston Kiwanis Club Board Meeting

Location: Archive Room

Tag(s): Non-Library / Community

July 2023

Monday, Jul. 24th

11:30am - 12:45pm

Johnston Kiwanis Club Board Meeting

Location: Archive Room

Tag(s): Non-Library / Community

August 2023

Monday, Aug. 28th

11:30am - 12:45pm

Johnston Kiwanis Club Board Meeting

Location: Archive Room

Tag(s): Non-Library / Community