Events at the Library

Kids Events

Wednesday, September 23rd

  • Stemday Wednesdays

    Johnston Public Library Wed., Sep. 23rd 2:00pm - 6:00pm

    Every Wednesday stop by the library to pick up a take & make STEM Kit. Each kit includes everything you need to create a fun experiment and allows your child to explore science, math, technology, or engineering in a hands-on, fun way. Available for curbside pick-up, first come, first serve. While supplies lasts. For kids in k-5th grade.

    Category: Kids

  • Virtual Escape Room: Zoo Adventure

    Online Wed., Sep. 23rd All Day

    It's a beautiful day so you decided to go to the zoo, but when you arrive ALL of the animals are gone! Help break the code and solve the clues to find the animals and get them back to their home. The online virtual escape room is available all month long. Solve the clues for a chance to win a gift card to a local establishment! For all ages. www.johnstonlibrary.com/kids/escape-room-zoo/

    Category: Kids

Thursday, September 24th

  • Tiny Tips For Tots: Interactive Storytime

    Online Thu., Sep. 24th 10:00am - 10:15am

    Join us for a fun, themed song each week that is paired with a themed book list, and a book reading. For ages 2-6 years old.

    Category: Kids

  • Virtual Escape Room: Zoo Adventure

    Online Thu., Sep. 24th All Day

    It's a beautiful day so you decided to go to the zoo, but when you arrive ALL of the animals are gone! Help break the code and solve the clues to find the animals and get them back to their home. The online virtual escape room is available all month long. Solve the clues for a chance to win a gift card to a local establishment! For all ages. www.johnstonlibrary.com/kids/escape-room-zoo/

    Category: Kids

Friday, September 25th

  • Virtual Escape Room: Zoo Adventure

    Online Fri., Sep. 25th All Day

    It's a beautiful day so you decided to go to the zoo, but when you arrive ALL of the animals are gone! Help break the code and solve the clues to find the animals and get them back to their home. The online virtual escape room is available all month long. Solve the clues for a chance to win a gift card to a local establishment! For all ages. www.johnstonlibrary.com/kids/escape-room-zoo/

    Category: Kids

Saturday, September 26th

  • Virtual Escape Room: Zoo Adventure

    Online Sat., Sep. 26th All Day

    It's a beautiful day so you decided to go to the zoo, but when you arrive ALL of the animals are gone! Help break the code and solve the clues to find the animals and get them back to their home. The online virtual escape room is available all month long. Solve the clues for a chance to win a gift card to a local establishment! For all ages. www.johnstonlibrary.com/kids/escape-room-zoo/

    Category: Kids

Sunday, September 27th

  • Virtual Escape Room: Zoo Adventure

    Online Sun., Sep. 27th All Day

    It's a beautiful day so you decided to go to the zoo, but when you arrive ALL of the animals are gone! Help break the code and solve the clues to find the animals and get them back to their home. The online virtual escape room is available all month long. Solve the clues for a chance to win a gift card to a local establishment! For all ages. www.johnstonlibrary.com/kids/escape-room-zoo/

    Category: Kids

Monday, September 28th

  • Music And Movement Egg Shaker Craft

    Johnston Public Library Mon., Sep. 28th 10:00am - 2:00pm

    From 10am-2pm, stop by the Johnston Public Library to pick up an egg shaker craft kit to get ready for the Music and Movement with Songs & Signs program on October 5 at 10am. To register for the Music and Movement program please click here: bit.ly/35EfPGd

    Category: Kids

  • Virtual Escape Room: Zoo Adventure

    Online Mon., Sep. 28th All Day

    It's a beautiful day so you decided to go to the zoo, but when you arrive ALL of the animals are gone! Help break the code and solve the clues to find the animals and get them back to their home. The online virtual escape room is available all month long. Solve the clues for a chance to win a gift card to a local establishment! For all ages. www.johnstonlibrary.com/kids/escape-room-zoo/

    Category: Kids

Tuesday, September 29th

  • Story Time To Go Activity Kits

    Johnston Public Library Tue., Sep. 29th 2:00pm - 6:00pm

    Each Tuesday swing by JPL to pick up a pre-packed story time craft and activity kit. Kits will be available between 2pm-6pm on Tuesdays while supplies lasts. Geared towards kids ages 2-6.

    Category: Kids

  • Virtual Escape Room: Zoo Adventure

    Online Tue., Sep. 29th All Day

    It's a beautiful day so you decided to go to the zoo, but when you arrive ALL of the animals are gone! Help break the code and solve the clues to find the animals and get them back to their home. The online virtual escape room is available all month long. Solve the clues for a chance to win a gift card to a local establishment! For all ages. www.johnstonlibrary.com/kids/escape-room-zoo/

    Category: Kids

Wednesday, September 30th

  • Stemday Wednesdays

    Johnston Public Library Wed., Sep. 30th 2:00pm - 6:00pm

    Every Wednesday stop by the library to pick up a take & make STEM Kit. Each kit includes everything you need to create a fun experiment and allows your child to explore science, math, technology, or engineering in a hands-on, fun way. Available for curbside pick-up, first come, first serve. While supplies lasts. For kids in k-5th grade.

    Category: Kids

  • Virtual Escape Room: Zoo Adventure

    Online Wed., Sep. 30th All Day

    It's a beautiful day so you decided to go to the zoo, but when you arrive ALL of the animals are gone! Help break the code and solve the clues to find the animals and get them back to their home. The online virtual escape room is available all month long. Solve the clues for a chance to win a gift card to a local establishment! For all ages. www.johnstonlibrary.com/kids/escape-room-zoo/

    Category: Kids

Thursday, October 1st

Monday, October 5th

  • Register

    Music And Movement With Songs And Signs

    Online Mon., Oct. 5th 10:00am - 10:30am

    JPL is teaming up with Songs and Signs of West Des Moines for a special virtual music and movement program. Stop by the library on Monday, September 28 between 10am-2pm and pick up an egg shaker craft kit that will be used during the program. Registration required to receive Zoom information.

    Category: Kids

Tuesday, October 6th

  • Story Time On The Go

    Johnston Public Library Tue., Oct. 6th 2:00pm - 6:00pm

    Each Tuesday swing by JPL to pick up a story time craft and activity kit. Kits will be available between 2pm-6pm on Tuesdays while supplies lasts. Geared towards kids ages 2-6.

    Category: Kids

Wednesday, October 7th

  • Stemday Wednesdays

    Johnston Public Library Wed., Oct. 7th 2:00pm - 6:00pm

    Every Wednesday stop by the library to pick up a take & make STEM Kit. Each kit includes everything you need to create a fun experiment and allows your child to explore science, math, technology, or engineering in a hands-on, fun way. Available for curbside pick-up, first come, first serve. While supplies lasts. For kids in k-5th grade.

    Category: Kids

Thursday, October 8th

Saturday, October 10th

  • Pumpkin Patch To-Go

    Johnston Public Library Sat., Oct. 10th 10:00am - 1:00pm

    Let celebrate fall! Stop by the library for Pumpkin Patch in a bag filled with fun crafts and activities for kids and teens. Pick up your bag on October 10th from 10:00am to 1:00pm, while supplies last.

    Category: Kids

Tuesday, October 13th

  • Story Time On The Go

    Johnston Public Library Tue., Oct. 13th 2:00pm - 6:00pm

    Each Tuesday swing by JPL to pick up a story time craft and activity kit. Kits will be available between 2pm-6pm on Tuesdays while supplies lasts. Geared towards kids ages 2-6.

    Category: Kids

Wednesday, October 14th

  • Stemday Wednesdays

    Johnston Public Library Wed., Oct. 14th 2:00pm - 6:00pm

    Every Wednesday stop by the library to pick up a take & make STEM Kit. Each kit includes everything you need to create a fun experiment and allows your child to explore science, math, technology, or engineering in a hands-on, fun way. Available for curbside pick-up, first come, first serve. While supplies lasts. For kids in k-5th grade.

    Category: Kids

Thursday, October 15th

Tuesday, October 20th

  • Story Time On The Go

    Johnston Public Library Tue., Oct. 20th 2:00pm - 6:00pm

    Each Tuesday swing by JPL to pick up a story time craft and activity kit. Kits will be available between 2pm-6pm on Tuesdays while supplies lasts. Geared towards kids ages 2-6.

    Category: Kids

Wednesday, October 21st

  • Stemday Wednesdays

    Johnston Public Library Wed., Oct. 21st 2:00pm - 6:00pm

    Every Wednesday stop by the library to pick up a take & make STEM Kit. Each kit includes everything you need to create a fun experiment and allows your child to explore science, math, technology, or engineering in a hands-on, fun way. Available for curbside pick-up, first come, first serve. While supplies lasts. For kids in k-5th grade.

    Category: Kids

Thursday, October 22nd

Tuesday, October 27th

  • Story Time On The Go

    Johnston Public Library Tue., Oct. 27th 2:00pm - 6:00pm

    Each Tuesday swing by JPL to pick up a story time craft and activity kit. Kits will be available between 2pm-6pm on Tuesdays while supplies lasts. Geared towards kids ages 2-6.

    Category: Kids

Wednesday, October 28th

  • Stemday Wednesdays

    Johnston Public Library Wed., Oct. 28th 2:00pm - 6:00pm

    Every Wednesday stop by the library to pick up a take & make STEM Kit. Each kit includes everything you need to create a fun experiment and allows your child to explore science, math, technology, or engineering in a hands-on, fun way. Available for curbside pick-up, first come, first serve. While supplies lasts. For kids in k-5th grade.

    Category: Kids

Thursday, October 29th

Tuesday, November 3rd

  • Story Time On The Go

    Johnston Public Library Tue., Nov. 3rd 2:00pm - 6:00pm

    Each Tuesday swing by JPL to pick up a story time craft and activity kit. Kits will be available between 2pm-6pm on Tuesdays while supplies lasts. Geared towards kids ages 2-6.

    Category: Kids

Wednesday, November 4th

  • Stemday Wednesdays

    Johnston Public Library Wed., Nov. 4th 2:00pm - 6:00pm

    Every Wednesday stop by the library to pick up a take & make STEM Kit. Each kit includes everything you need to create a fun experiment and allows your child to explore science, math, technology, or engineering in a hands-on, fun way. Available for curbside pick-up, first come, first serve. While supplies lasts. For kids in k-5th grade.

    Category: Kids

Thursday, November 5th

Tuesday, November 10th

  • Story Time On The Go

    Johnston Public Library Tue., Nov. 10th 2:00pm - 6:00pm

    Each Tuesday swing by JPL to pick up a story time craft and activity kit. Kits will be available between 2pm-6pm on Tuesdays while supplies lasts. Geared towards kids ages 2-6.

    Category: Kids

Wednesday, November 11th

  • Stemday Wednesdays

    Johnston Public Library Wed., Nov. 11th 2:00pm - 6:00pm

    Every Wednesday stop by the library to pick up a take & make STEM Kit. Each kit includes everything you need to create a fun experiment and allows your child to explore science, math, technology, or engineering in a hands-on, fun way. Available for curbside pick-up, first come, first serve. While supplies lasts. For kids in k-5th grade.

    Category: Kids

Thursday, November 12th

Tuesday, November 17th

  • Story Time On The Go

    Johnston Public Library Tue., Nov. 17th 2:00pm - 6:00pm

    Each Tuesday swing by JPL to pick up a story time craft and activity kit. Kits will be available between 2pm-6pm on Tuesdays while supplies lasts. Geared towards kids ages 2-6.

    Category: Kids

Wednesday, November 18th

  • Stemday Wednesdays

    Johnston Public Library Wed., Nov. 18th 2:00pm - 6:00pm

    Every Wednesday stop by the library to pick up a take & make STEM Kit. Each kit includes everything you need to create a fun experiment and allows your child to explore science, math, technology, or engineering in a hands-on, fun way. Available for curbside pick-up, first come, first serve. While supplies lasts. For kids in k-5th grade.

    Category: Kids

Thursday, November 19th

Tuesday, November 24th

  • Story Time On The Go

    Johnston Public Library Tue., Nov. 24th 2:00pm - 6:00pm

    Each Tuesday swing by JPL to pick up a story time craft and activity kit. Kits will be available between 2pm-6pm on Tuesdays while supplies lasts. Geared towards kids ages 2-6.

    Category: Kids