Arts & Entertainment
Teen Crafternoon: Shrinky Dinks
Jul 1, 2:00 pm
Location
6700 Merle Hay Rd., Johnston
Event For
6th - 12th grade
Cost
FREE
Organization
Johnston Public Library
Contact
Jessica Young
Phone
(515) 278-5233
Bust your summer boredom! Kids in 6th grade and up can drop into the Teen Space anytime between 2:00 and 5:00 to complete a craft. This week's craft: Shrinky Dinks! Draw or trace your design on special plastic sheets, then bake in the oven to shrink and harden into miniature charms, pins, and more!
Teen Tuesday: Disney Music Bingo & Trivia
Jul 2, 4:30 pm
Location
6700 Merle Hay Rd., Johnston
Event For
6th - 12th grade
Cost
FREE
Organization
Johnston Public Library
Contact
Jessica Young
Phone
(515) 278-5233
Get nostalgic with tunes from your childhood, test your Disney IQ, enjoy snacks from the Magic Kingdom, and win awesome prizes at this can’t miss event for Disney fans. Bring a device to participate in Kahoot trivia or use a library device. 6th gr. & up. Registration appreciated.
Dungeons & Dragons
Jul 8, 4:00 pm
Location
6700 Merle Hay Rd., Johnston
Event For
6th - 12th grade
Cost
FREE
Organization
Johnston Public Library
Contact
Jessica Young
Phone
(515) 278-5233
All levels of experience are welcome! We will host four sessions this summer - June 10 & 24 and July 8 & 22. Separate registration is required for each session. Bring a character or use one of our premade characters. Grades 6 –12.
Teen Tuesday: Five Nights at Freddy’s Escape Room
Jul 9, 3:00 pm
Location
6700 Merle Hay Rd.
Event For
6th - 12th grade
Cost
FREE
Organization
Johnston Public Library
Contact
Jessica Young
Phone
(515) 278-5233
Session 1: 3:00—4:00; Session 2 : 4:00—5:00; Session 3: 5:00—6:00; Session 4 (8th gr. & up) 6:00—7:00 Get ready for jump scares at our Five Nights at Freddy's escape room. Work as a team to solve puzzles, dodge animatronics, and escape from Freddy Fazbear's Pizza before it's too late!
Teen Crafternoon: Button Bonanza
Jul 15, 2:00 pm
Location
6700 Merle Hay Rd., Johnston
Event For
6th - 12th grade
Cost
FREE
Organization
Johnston Public Library
Contact
Jessica Young
Phone
(515) 278-5233
Bust your summer boredom! Kids in 6th grade and up can drop into the Teen Space anytime between 2:00 and 5:00 to complete a craft. This week's craft: Buttons! Get creative and express yourself! Make pin-back buttons to add flair to your bag, jacket, or bulletin board.
Teen Tuesday: Catapult Combat Challenge Marshmallow Edition
Jul 16, 4:30 pm
Location
6700 Merle Hay Rd., Johnston
Event For
6th - 12th grade
Cost
FREE
Organization
Johnston Public Library
Contact
Jessica Young
Phone
(515) 278-5233
This program has it all! Medieval weapons, engineering, marshmallows, and a giant battle! Construct your own desk-top catapult and then test its launching capabilities using marshmallows as ammunition against plastic cup castles. Registration is required.
Flashback Friday Flicks: Star Wars
Jul 19, 3:00 pm
Location
6700 Merle Hay Rd., Johnston
Event For
6th - 12th grade
Cost
FREE
Organization
Johnston Public Library
Contact
Jessica Young
Phone
(515) 278-5233
Drop into the Teen Space and watch a classic movie! We'll have snacks, drinks, and a fun, movie-related activity. 6th grade and up.
Dungeons & Dragons
Jul 22, 4:00 pm
Location
6700 Merle Hay Rd., Johnston
Event For
6th - 12th grade
Cost
FREE
Organization
Johnston Public Library
Contact
Jessica Young
Phone
(515) 278-5233
All levels of experience are welcome! We will host four sessions this summer - June 10 & 24 and July 8 & 22. Separate registration is required for each session. Bring a character or use one of our premade characters. Grades 6 –12.