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August 2020
Thursday, Aug. 6th
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2:00pm - 6:00pm |
Take & Make Craft Location: Johnston Public Library Each Thursday swing by JPL to pick up a pre-packed craft kit that's great for all ages. Take & Make Craft Kits will be available between 2pm-6pm on Thursdays while supplies lasts. Tag(s): Kids |
Thursday, Aug. 13th
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2:00pm - 6:00pm |
Take & Make Craft Location: Johnston Public Library Each Thursday swing by JPL to pick up a pre-packed craft kit that's great for all ages. Take & Make Craft Kits will be available between 2pm-6pm on Thursdays while supplies lasts. Tag(s): Kids |
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6:30pm - 7:45pm |
Thursday Night Book Club @ Southeast Corner Location: Johnston Public Library,Southeast Corner Join fellow book lovers for coffee, treats and lively discussion at Johnston Public Library. This month's book is "When We Believed in Mermaids" by Barbara O'Neal. Books are available at the Circulation Desk one month in advance while supplies last. Tag(s): Adult & Family |
Wednesday, Aug. 19th
Thursday, Aug. 20th
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12:00pm - 1:00pm |
Lunchtime Lit Book Club Location: Southeast Corner Come for a bounty of good books and good discussion at this lunchtime book club. Brown-bag a lunch if you like, or just come for the discussion. Coffee, tea and treats will be provided. This month's book is "The Daughter of Sherlock Holmes" by Leonard Goldberg. Books are available a month in advance at the Circulation Desk. No reservation is necessary. Tag(s): Adult & Family |
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2:00pm - 6:00pm |
Take & Make Craft Location: Johnston Public Library Each Thursday swing by JPL to pick up a pre-packed craft kit that's great for all ages. Take & Make Craft Kits will be available between 2pm-6pm on Thursdays while supplies lasts. Tag(s): Kids |
Tuesday, Aug. 25th
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6:45pm - 7:45pm |
Well Red Book Club Location: Pagliai's Pizza Join the Johnston Public Library's Well Red Book Club, meeting virtually during recommended social distancing. This month's book selection is "Every Note Played" by Lisa Genova. To reserve a book club book, arrange a book pickup time, and get Zoom meeting invite details, email deskins@johnstonlibrary.com. Tag(s): Adult & Family |
Thursday, Aug. 27th
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2:00pm - 6:00pm |
Take & Make Craft Location: Johnston Public Library Each Thursday swing by JPL to pick up a pre-packed craft kit that's great for all ages. Take & Make Craft Kits will be available between 2pm-6pm on Thursdays while supplies lasts. Tag(s): Kids |
September 2020
Sunday, Sep. 6th
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1:30pm - 3:00pm |
Sunday Paper Crafting Club Location: West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large) Join Dreama Deskins on the first Sunday of every month from 1:30pm to 3:00pm to explore card-making and other paper crafts at this open-crafting time. Bring your own projects, paper and add-ons and take advantage of our expert help and tools. We'll provide a die cut machine, paper trimmer, paper quilling tools and stamping platform. Leave the kids at home for this one--adults this crafting time is just for you! No registration required. Tag(s): Adult & Family |
Monday, Sep. 7th
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All Day |
Closed For Labor Day Location: Archive Room,Commons,East Tower Area,East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large),West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large),Story Time Room |
Wednesday, Sep. 9th
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4:00pm - 6:00pm |
Dmarc Mobile Food Pantry Location: Johnston Public Library Did you know DMARC's Mobile Food Pantry makes bi-monthly stops to the Johnston Public Library parking lot? Stops will be the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays from 4pm-6pm. Find more information at www.dmarcunited.org/food/mobile/
WHAT CAN I RECEIVE?
Once per calendar month, you may receive a 3-day supply of food, measured by family size.
Our food follows a healthy food guideline.
Select which food items you want with our choice pantry service model.
Daily food items are available to anyone, any time the pantry is open.
HOW DO I GET HELP?
There are no income requirements.
Bring a photo ID for every adult member of your household, and some other form of ID for all children in the household.
At the Mobile Food Pantry, you will go through a short intake process. Tag(s): Adult & Family |
Thursday, Sep. 10th
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6:30pm - 7:45pm |
Thursday Night Book Club @ Southeast Corner Location: Johnston Public Library,Southeast Corner Join fellow book lovers for coffee, treats and lively discussion at Johnston Public Library. This month's book is "Evvie Drake Starts Over" by Linda Holmes. Books are available at the Circulation Desk one month in advance while supplies last. Tag(s): Adult & Family |
Saturday, Sep. 12th
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10:30am - 12:00pm |
Saturday Morning Knitting Group Location: Story Time Room,Johnston Public Library Learn to knit, sharpen your skills, meet some pals and just geek out about crafts in general. Erica Carnes invites you to drop-in, bring your knitting and join the group every second Saturday of the month from 10:30am to noon. Erica has been knitting since 2004 and teaching knitting to anyone that will listen since 2010. She enjoys bright colors, natural fibers and pieces that step away from the norm. Tag(s): Adult & Family |
Thursday, Sep. 17th
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12:00pm - 1:00pm |
Lunchtime Lit Book Club Location: Southeast Corner Come for a bounty of good books and good discussion at this lunchtime book club. Brown-bag a lunch if you like, or just come for the discussion. Coffee, tea and treats will be provided. This month's book is "My Sister the Serial Killer" by Oyinkan Braithwaite. Books are available a month in advance at the Circulation Desk. No reservation is necessary. Tag(s): Adult & Family |
Wednesday, Sep. 23rd
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4:00pm - 6:00pm |
Dmarc Mobile Food Pantry Location: Johnston Public Library Did you know DMARC's Mobile Food Pantry makes bi-monthly stops to the Johnston Public Library parking lot? Stops will be the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays from 4pm-6pm. Find more information at www.dmarcunited.org/food/mobile/
WHAT CAN I RECEIVE?
Once per calendar month, you may receive a 3-day supply of food, measured by family size.
Our food follows a healthy food guideline.
Select which food items you want with our choice pantry service model.
Daily food items are available to anyone, any time the pantry is open.
HOW DO I GET HELP?
There are no income requirements.
Bring a photo ID for every adult member of your household, and some other form of ID for all children in the household.
At the Mobile Food Pantry, you will go through a short intake process. Tag(s): Adult & Family |
Monday, Sep. 28th
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1:00pm - 3:00pm |
Drop-In Device Advice Location: Johnston Public Library Drop-in anytime between 1:00pm and 3:00pm on the 4th Monday of the month with your smartphone, laptop or tablet for advice on how to use the library's free e-books, downloadable audiobooks, e-magazines or electronic resources.
Can't make it during this time? That's okay--drop-in for library tech help outside of drop-in hours; help with library resources and your smart device is available during all open library hours. Tag(s): Adult & Family |
Tuesday, Sep. 29th
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6:45pm - 7:45pm |
Well Red Book Club Location: Pagliai's Pizza Join the Johnston Public Library's Well Red Book Club, meeting virtually during recommended social distancing. This month's book selection is " Bringing Down the Duke" by Evie Dunmore. To reserve a book club book, arrange a book pickup time, and get Zoom meeting invite details, email deskins@johnstonlibrary.com. Tag(s): Adult & Family |
October 2020
Sunday, Oct. 4th
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1:30pm - 3:00pm |
Sunday Paper Crafting Club Location: West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large) Join Dreama Deskins on the first Sunday of every month from 1:30pm to 3:00pm to explore card-making and other paper crafts at this open-crafting time. Bring your own projects, paper and add-ons and take advantage of our expert help and tools. We'll provide a die cut machine, paper trimmer, paper quilling tools and stamping platform. Leave the kids at home for this one--adults this crafting time is just for you! No registration required. Tag(s): Adult & Family |
Thursday, Oct. 8th
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6:30pm - 7:45pm |
Thursday Night Book Club @ Southeast Corner Location: Johnston Public Library,Southeast Corner Join fellow book lovers for coffee, treats and lively discussion at Johnston Public Library. Books are available at the Circulation Desk one month in advance while supplies last. Tag(s): Adult & Family |
Saturday, Oct. 10th
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10:30am - 12:00pm |
Saturday Morning Knitting Group Location: Story Time Room,Johnston Public Library Learn to knit, sharpen your skills, meet some pals and just geek out about crafts in general. Erica Carnes invites you to drop-in, bring your knitting and join the group every second Saturday of the month from 10:30am to noon. Erica has been knitting since 2004 and teaching knitting to anyone that will listen since 2010. She enjoys bright colors, natural fibers and pieces that step away from the norm. Tag(s): Adult & Family |
Monday, Oct. 12th
Tuesday, Oct. 13th
Wednesday, Oct. 14th
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4:00pm - 6:00pm |
Dmarc Mobile Food Pantry Location: Johnston Public Library Did you know DMARC's Mobile Food Pantry makes bi-monthly stops to the Johnston Public Library parking lot? Stops will be the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays from 4pm-6pm. Find more information at www.dmarcunited.org/food/mobile/
WHAT CAN I RECEIVE?
Once per calendar month, you may receive a 3-day supply of food, measured by family size.
Our food follows a healthy food guideline.
Select which food items you want with our choice pantry service model.
Daily food items are available to anyone, any time the pantry is open.
HOW DO I GET HELP?
There are no income requirements.
Bring a photo ID for every adult member of your household, and some other form of ID for all children in the household.
At the Mobile Food Pantry, you will go through a short intake process. Tag(s): Adult & Family |
Thursday, Oct. 15th
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12:00pm - 1:00pm |
Lunchtime Lit Book Club Location: Southeast Corner Come for a bounty of good books and good discussion at this lunchtime book club. Brown-bag a lunch if you like, or just come for the discussion. Coffee, tea and treats will be provided. This month's book is "When We Believed in Mermaids" by Allen Eskens. Books are available a month in advance at the Circulation Desk. No reservation is necessary. Tag(s): Adult & Family |
Friday, Oct. 16th
Monday, Oct. 19th
Tuesday, Oct. 20th
Wednesday, Oct. 21st
Thursday, Oct. 22nd
Friday, Oct. 23rd
Saturday, Oct. 24th
Monday, Oct. 26th
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1:00pm - 3:00pm |
Drop-In Device Advice Location: Johnston Public Library Drop-in anytime between 1:00pm and 3:00pm on the 4th Monday of the month with your smartphone, laptop or tablet for advice on how to use the library's free e-books, downloadable audiobooks, e-magazines or electronic resources.
Can't make it during this time? That's okay--drop-in for library tech help outside of drop-in hours; help with library resources and your smart device is available during all open library hours. Tag(s): Adult & Family |
Tuesday, Oct. 27th
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6:45pm - 7:45pm |
Well Red Book Club Location: Pagliai's Pizza Join the Johnston Public Library's Well Red Book Club, meeting virtually during recommended social distancing. This month's book selection is "The Daughter of Sherlock Holmes" by Leonard Goldberg. To reserve a book club book, arrange a book pickup time, and get Zoom meeting invite details, email deskins@johnstonlibrary.com. Tag(s): Adult & Family |
Wednesday, Oct. 28th
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4:00pm - 6:00pm |
Dmarc Mobile Food Pantry Location: Johnston Public Library Did you know DMARC's Mobile Food Pantry makes bi-monthly stops to the Johnston Public Library parking lot? Stops will be the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays from 4pm-6pm. Find more information at www.dmarcunited.org/food/mobile/
WHAT CAN I RECEIVE?
Once per calendar month, you may receive a 3-day supply of food, measured by family size.
Our food follows a healthy food guideline.
Select which food items you want with our choice pantry service model.
Daily food items are available to anyone, any time the pantry is open.
HOW DO I GET HELP?
There are no income requirements.
Bring a photo ID for every adult member of your household, and some other form of ID for all children in the household.
At the Mobile Food Pantry, you will go through a short intake process. Tag(s): Adult & Family |
Thursday, Oct. 29th
Friday, Oct. 30th
Saturday, Oct. 31st
November 2020
Sunday, Nov. 1st
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1:30pm - 3:00pm |
Sunday Paper Crafting Club Location: West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large) Join Dreama Deskins on the first Sunday of every month from 1:30pm to 3:00pm to explore card-making and other paper crafts at this open-crafting time. Bring your own projects, paper and add-ons and take advantage of our expert help and tools. We'll provide a die cut machine, paper trimmer, paper quilling tools and stamping platform. Leave the kids at home for this one--adults this crafting time is just for you! No registration required. Tag(s): Adult & Family |
Tuesday, Nov. 3rd
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All Day |
General Election Location: East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large),West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large) |
Wednesday, Nov. 11th
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4:00pm - 6:00pm |
Dmarc Mobile Food Pantry Location: Johnston Public Library Did you know DMARC's Mobile Food Pantry makes bi-monthly stops to the Johnston Public Library parking lot? Stops will be the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays from 4pm-6pm. Find more information at www.dmarcunited.org/food/mobile/
WHAT CAN I RECEIVE?
Once per calendar month, you may receive a 3-day supply of food, measured by family size.
Our food follows a healthy food guideline.
Select which food items you want with our choice pantry service model.
Daily food items are available to anyone, any time the pantry is open.
HOW DO I GET HELP?
There are no income requirements.
Bring a photo ID for every adult member of your household, and some other form of ID for all children in the household.
At the Mobile Food Pantry, you will go through a short intake process. Tag(s): Adult & Family |
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All Day |
Library Closed For Veterans' Day Location: Archive Room,Commons,East Tower Area,East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large),West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large),Story Time Room |
Thursday, Nov. 12th
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6:30pm - 7:45pm |
Thursday Night Book Club @ Southeast Corner Location: Johnston Public Library,Southeast Corner Join fellow book lovers for coffee, treats and lively discussion at Johnston Public Library. Books are available at the Circulation Desk one month in advance while supplies last. Tag(s): Adult & Family |
Saturday, Nov. 14th
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10:30am - 12:00pm |
Saturday Morning Knitting Group Location: Story Time Room,Johnston Public Library Learn to knit, sharpen your skills, meet some pals and just geek out about crafts in general. Erica Carnes invites you to drop-in, bring your knitting and join the group every second Saturday of the month from 10:30am to noon. Erica has been knitting since 2004 and teaching knitting to anyone that will listen since 2010. She enjoys bright colors, natural fibers and pieces that step away from the norm. Tag(s): Adult & Family |
Thursday, Nov. 19th
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12:00pm - 1:00pm |
Lunchtime Lit Book Club Location: Southeast Corner Come for a bounty of good books and good discussion at this lunchtime book club. Brown-bag a lunch if you like, or just come for the discussion. Coffee, tea and treats will be provided. This month's book is "Evvie Drake Starts Over" by Linda Holmes. Books are available a month in advance at the Circulation Desk. No reservation is necessary. Tag(s): Adult & Family |
Monday, Nov. 23rd
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1:00pm - 3:00pm |
Drop-In Device Advice Location: Johnston Public Library Drop-in anytime between 1:00pm and 3:00pm on the 4th Monday of the month with your smartphone, laptop or tablet for advice on how to use the library's free e-books, downloadable audiobooks, e-magazines or electronic resources.
Can't make it during this time? That's okay--drop-in for library tech help outside of drop-in hours; help with library resources and your smart device is available during all open library hours. Tag(s): Adult & Family |
Tuesday, Nov. 24th
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6:45pm - 7:45pm |
Well Red Book Club Location: Pagliai's Pizza Join the Johnston Public Library's Well Red Book Club, meeting virtually during recommended social distancing. This month's book selection is "Let's Take the Long Way Home" by Gail Caldwell. To reserve a book club book, arrange a book pickup time, and get Zoom meeting invite details, email deskins@johnstonlibrary.com. Tag(s): Adult & Family |
Wednesday, Nov. 25th
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4:00pm - 6:00pm |
Dmarc Mobile Food Pantry Location: Johnston Public Library Did you know DMARC's Mobile Food Pantry makes bi-monthly stops to the Johnston Public Library parking lot? Stops will be the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays from 4pm-6pm. Find more information at www.dmarcunited.org/food/mobile/
WHAT CAN I RECEIVE?
Once per calendar month, you may receive a 3-day supply of food, measured by family size.
Our food follows a healthy food guideline.
Select which food items you want with our choice pantry service model.
Daily food items are available to anyone, any time the pantry is open.
HOW DO I GET HELP?
There are no income requirements.
Bring a photo ID for every adult member of your household, and some other form of ID for all children in the household.
At the Mobile Food Pantry, you will go through a short intake process. Tag(s): Adult & Family |
Thursday, Nov. 26th
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All Day |
Library Closed For Thanksgiving Holiday Location: Archive Room,Commons,East Tower Area,East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large),West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large),Story Time Room,Youth Computer Lounge |
Friday, Nov. 27th
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All Day |
Library Closed For Thanksgiving Holiday Location: Archive Room,Commons,East Tower Area,East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large),West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large),Story Time Room,Youth Computer Lounge |
December 2020
Wednesday, Dec. 9th
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4:00pm - 6:00pm |
Dmarc Mobile Food Pantry Location: Johnston Public Library Did you know DMARC's Mobile Food Pantry makes bi-monthly stops to the Johnston Public Library parking lot? Stops will be the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays from 4pm-6pm. Find more information at www.dmarcunited.org/food/mobile/
WHAT CAN I RECEIVE?
Once per calendar month, you may receive a 3-day supply of food, measured by family size.
Our food follows a healthy food guideline.
Select which food items you want with our choice pantry service model.
Daily food items are available to anyone, any time the pantry is open.
HOW DO I GET HELP?
There are no income requirements.
Bring a photo ID for every adult member of your household, and some other form of ID for all children in the household.
At the Mobile Food Pantry, you will go through a short intake process. Tag(s): Adult & Family |
Thursday, Dec. 10th
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6:30pm - 7:45pm |
Thursday Night Book Club @ Southeast Corner Location: Johnston Public Library,Southeast Corner Join fellow book lovers for coffee, treats and lively discussion at Johnston Public Library. Books are available at the Circulation Desk one month in advance while supplies last. Tag(s): Adult & Family |
Saturday, Dec. 12th
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10:30am - 12:00pm |
Saturday Morning Knitting Group Location: Story Time Room,Johnston Public Library Learn to knit, sharpen your skills, meet some pals and just geek out about crafts in general. Erica Carnes invites you to drop-in, bring your knitting and join the group every second Saturday of the month from 10:30am to noon. Erica has been knitting since 2004 and teaching knitting to anyone that will listen since 2010. She enjoys bright colors, natural fibers and pieces that step away from the norm. Tag(s): Adult & Family |
Sunday, Dec. 13th
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1:30pm - 2:30pm |
Make It: Handmade Holiday Cards: Session 1 Location: West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large) Handmade cards let you express your creativity and show your friends and family how much they mean to you. Join Dreama Deskins to make 3 handmade holiday cards using a variety of paper crafting techniques. Adults -- this crafting class is just for you -- leave the kids at home for this one and let the crafting begin! Registration is required. Tag(s): Adult & Family |
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3:00pm - 4:00pm |
Make It: Handmade Holiday Cards: Session 2 Location: West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large) Handmade cards let you express your creativity and show your friends and family how much they mean to you. Join Dreama Deskins to make 3 handmade holiday cards using a variety of paper crafting techniques. Adults -- this crafting class is just for you -- leave the kids at home for this one and let the crafting begin! Registration is required. Tag(s): Adult & Family |
Thursday, Dec. 17th
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12:00pm - 1:00pm |
Lunchtime Lit Book Club Location: Southeast Corner Come for a bounty of good books and good discussion at this lunchtime book club. Brown-bag a lunch if you like, or just come for the discussion. Coffee, tea and treats will be provided. Books are available a month in advance at the Circulation Desk. No reservation is necessary. Tag(s): Adult & Family |
Wednesday, Dec. 23rd
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4:00pm - 6:00pm |
Dmarc Mobile Food Pantry Location: Johnston Public Library Did you know DMARC's Mobile Food Pantry makes bi-monthly stops to the Johnston Public Library parking lot? Stops will be the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays from 4pm-6pm. Find more information at www.dmarcunited.org/food/mobile/
WHAT CAN I RECEIVE?
Once per calendar month, you may receive a 3-day supply of food, measured by family size.
Our food follows a healthy food guideline.
Select which food items you want with our choice pantry service model.
Daily food items are available to anyone, any time the pantry is open.
HOW DO I GET HELP?
There are no income requirements.
Bring a photo ID for every adult member of your household, and some other form of ID for all children in the household.
At the Mobile Food Pantry, you will go through a short intake process. Tag(s): Adult & Family |
Thursday, Dec. 24th
Friday, Dec. 25th
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All Day |
Library Closed For Christmas Holiday Location: Archive Room,Commons,East Tower Area,East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large),West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large),Story Time Room,Youth Computer Lounge |
Monday, Dec. 28th
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1:00pm - 3:00pm |
Drop-In Device Advice Location: Johnston Public Library Drop-in anytime between 1:00pm and 3:00pm on the 4th Monday of the month with your smartphone, laptop or tablet for advice on how to use the library's free e-books, downloadable audiobooks, e-magazines or electronic resources.
Can't make it during this time? That's okay--drop-in for library tech help outside of drop-in hours; help with library resources and your smart device is available during all open library hours. Tag(s): Adult & Family |
Tuesday, Dec. 29th
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6:45pm - 7:45pm |
Well Red Book Club Location: Pagliai's Pizza Join the Johnston Public Library's 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 boutique beer. Books are available a month in advance at the Circulation Desk while supplies last. No registration necessary. Tag(s): Adult & Family |
Thursday, Dec. 31st
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4:00pm - 8:00pm |
Library Closing Early For New Year's Eve Location: Archive Room,Commons,East Tower Area,East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large),West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large),Story Time Room,Youth Computer Lounge |
January 2021
Friday, Jan. 1st
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All Day |
Library Closed For New Year's Day Location: Archive Room,Commons,East Tower Area,East Meeting Room (1/2 of Large),West Meeting Room (1/2 of Large),Story Time Room,Youth Computer Lounge |
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