• Dungeons & Dragons: Summer Campaign

    Johnston Public Library 6700 Merle Hay Rd Johnston, IA 50131, Johnston, IA, United States

    Ready to roll for initiative? Join our 5-week Dungeons & Dragons campaign! This is an ongoing campaign, so participants should be entering 8th grade or above and able to attend most of the sessions—it’s okay to miss a couple, but regular attendance helps keep the story moving.

  • Movies on the Yard: Elemental

    Johnston Town Center 6245 Merle Hay Rd. Johnston, IA 50131, IA, United States

    Experience the magic of summer evenings at Movies on the Yard. Prepare for a lineup of popular films under the stars! Dates & Films: Friday, July 18: Elemental

  • Summer Finale: Water Party!

    West Des Moines Public Library 4000 Mills Civic Pkwy West Des Moines, IA 50265, West Des Moines, IA, United States

    Come and celebrate the end of Summer Escape 2025! This year's finale will feature a variety of water-based games and activities, from a foam machine to a giant inflatable slip-n-slide to a dunk tank and more! Come ready to get wet (bring your towels!) and have a blast.

  • RipRoar Youth Triathlon

    Johnston Terra Park

    The RipRoar Youth Triathlon will be held at Terra Park on Saturday, August 16. The event will take place on the great lawn and on the lake for the swimming portion.

  • Johnston Farmers Market

    Johnston Town Center 6245 Merle Hay Rd. Johnston, IA 50131, IA, United States

    Visit the Johnston Farmers Market every Tuesday from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., June 3 through September 30, at the Johnston Town Center.

  • VolunTEENS

    Johnston Public Library 6700 Merle Hay Rd Johnston, IA 50131, Johnston, IA, United States

    Are you a student in 8th through 12th grade looking to make a difference in your community? Join our VolunTEEN program at JPL! On the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month, from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m., you can volunteer to help with tasks that support our youth events. Volunteers will help prepare crafts and activities for library programs and assist with various tasks throughout the library.

  • Tween Club Read – The Girl Who Drank The Moon

    West Des Moines Public Library 4000 Mills Civic Pkwy West Des Moines, IA 50265, West Des Moines, IA, United States

    If you like to read and talk about books (but you’re getting too old for our other book clubs), this club is for you. Join us for discussion and activities related to this month’s book The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill! If you need a copy of the book, please come to the Children’s Desk and check out a book club copy! Registration for this program will begin 10/7/25.

  • Anime Club

    Johnston Public Library 6700 Merle Hay Rd Johnston, IA 50131, Johnston, IA, United States

    Join JPL's Anime Club each week for Japanese snacks, anime trivia, and art projects! All fans welcome! Registration is not required, but it is appreciated for planning purposes. You will receive reminder emails about meetings if you register.