January 2023
Saturday, Jan. 28th
10:30am - 12:00pm |
Make It: Jpl Craft Workshop For AdultsRegister Location: East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large),West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large) Get your craft on with us. Join Lori Elrick and Riddhi Seth to explore a new trending craft project every couple of months. In January, Lori and Riddhi will be showing you how to create upcycled vases. After you style your vase, visit the JPL Dried Flower Bar to select items to create a fun and trendy floral piece for your dwelling. Registration is required for this free, in-person crafting class. Adults, leave the kids at home for this one, this crafting time is just for you! Tag(s): Adult & Family |
Monday, Jan. 30th
6:30pm - 7:45pm |
Let's Talk English Conversation Program Location: Southeast Corner 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 Peg at ESOL@johnstonlibrary.org for sign-in information. The program is free and no registration is required. Tag(s): Adult & Family |
Tuesday, Jan. 31st
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 "Home Fire" by Kamila Shamsie. Email Dreama at deskins@johnstonlibrary.com to be added to the email list. Tag(s): Adult & Family |
February 2023
Thursday, Feb. 9th
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 "An Elderly Lady is Up to No Good" by Helene Tursten. 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 |
Thursday, Feb. 16th
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 "Feather Thief" by Kirk Wallace Johnson. 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 |
Tuesday, Feb. 28th
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 "Land More Kind Than Home" by Wiley Cash. Email Dreama at deskins@johnstonlibrary.com to be added to the email list. Tag(s): Adult & Family |
March 2023
Thursday, Mar. 9th
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 "We Heard it When We Were Young" by Chuy Renteria. 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 |
Thursday, Mar. 16th
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 "Did Ye Hear Mammy Died?" by Seamas O'Reilly. 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 |
Tuesday, Mar. 28th
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
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 |
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 |
May 2023
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 |
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 |
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