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
Do you love puzzles? Have you ever thought about entering a puzzle competition? Put together a team of up to 4 people to join us on the afternoon of July 19th at 12:00 p.m. to test your team's puzzling prowess against 5 other teams. Teams will work to complete a 500-piece puzzle. The fastest 3 teams will advance to a second round. The first team to finish the second round will win a 1000+-piece puzzle for their team to take home.
Each Friday we will provide a different fun, hands-on, screen-free craft project or activity to take home and enjoy! Available at the Children's Desk during library hours while supplies last. This week you can make a beautiful butterfly out of a paper plate!
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.
Join attendees in The Yard for the Sounds of Summer Concert Series from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 26, for a performance by The Trip.
Let's go! Drive, dodge, and maneuver your way to a first-place finish in our Mario Kart Tournament! Prizes for the winners. 6th grade and up. No tournament July 9. 6th grade and up. This is a drop-in program - no registration necessary.
Join us on Sunday, August 3, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Johnston Commons Park for a sweet summer evening the whole family will enjoy. Grab a free ice cream sundae, explore hands-on activities and connect with local school and city leaders before the start of the school year.
Event Details Do you dream about buying a house but have no idea how you can do it financially? Are you interested in learning how you can boost your credit score to secure a better loan? Come learn how to do that and more in The Smart Money Series.
Join author and historian Jeff Kluever to hear the story of his writing and publishing journey and learn the inspiring tale of the United States Colored Infantry featured in his new book, Marching Home: A Story of Love, War, and Freedom. Jeff studied history at Grinnell College and earned a master's degree from Carroll University.
Event Details Are you looking ahead at Senior Living for yourself or a loved one, but not sure how to start your research? It can be overwhelming if you’re not sure where to begin. Please join us for this educational program on senior housing options and transitioning to senior housing.
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.
We're taking JPL on the road. Come visit the JPL Book Bike at the Farmer's Market. South side of Johnston Town Center 6245 Merle Hay Road Johnston, IA 50131