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In this six-hour class, Grades 1st through 7th dig into character development, collaborate on design, and grow leadership skills all while having tons of fun and making new friends. Family and friends are invited back at 3pm for a once-in-a-lifetime production!

Teens are invited to sip on delicious hot cocoa, get creative with Shrinky Dink crafts, and watch the holiday movie, Elf! Wear pajamas and bring a comfy blanket if you want! This event is for kids in 6th grade and up. Registration at johnstonlibrary.com/events is appreciated.

In this unique twist on the classic brawl, all characters and stages are chosen entirely at random! Whether you’re a seasoned Smash veteran or new to the game, everyone has an equal chance toto claim victory in this wild and unpredictable competition. Prizes and bragging rights for the winners.

Teens are invited to sip on delicious hot cocoa, get creative with Shrinky Dink crafts, and enjoy watching the movie Moana. Wear pajamas and bring a comfy blanket if you want! This event is for kids in 6th grade and up. Registration at johnstonlibrary.com/events is appreciated.

In this unique twist on the classic brawl, all characters and stages are chosen entirely at random! Whether you’re a seasoned Smash veteran or new to the game, everyone has an equal chance to claim victory in this wild and unpredictable competition. Prizes and bragging rights for the winners.

Partner with World Link to place foreign exchange students at your local high school. Earn $5,700 for placing three students and promote global connections in your community!

Come in anytime the library is open for a fun scavenger hunt the whole family can enjoy. Follow the clues hidden throughout the library. Complete the puzzle and win a fun prize. Bring your own device or use one of ours. For all ages.

Get ready to celebrate the end of the year with Pokémon fans. Whether you’re into video games, trading card battles, or the show, there’s something for everyone! Bring your Pokémon cards or devices for epic year-end battles and trades, or just come to hang out. Register at johnstonlibrary.com/events

Soccer Shots is an engaging kids soccer program taught by fully trained coaches. Join us this season on Soccer Island to learn soccer skills, a character-building curriculum designed specifically for kids, and lots of fun!

Bring in the new year with a hike at the beautiful Wesley Woods Camp + Retreat Center just south of Indianola, Iowa. We will have 3 guided hikes going on three different trails of varying ability. After the hike, warm up with hot chocolate and crafts in the lodge.

Teens are invited to sip on delicious hot cocoa, get creative with Shrinky Dink crafts, and watch the movie Inside Out 2. Wear pajamas and bring a comfy blanket if you want! This event is for kids in 6th grade and up. Registration at johnstonlibrary.com/events is appreciated.

Love to doodle, scribble, and sketch? Learn new drawing techniques, practice your art skills, and chill with your friends. Registration is required for kids in grades 3-5.

Elks Hoop Shoot Free Throw Contest for kids aged 8 to 13. This program if free for all participants and provides youth an opportunity to compete, connect and succeed thru hard work and healthy competition.

Join us for a fun Scavenger Hunt throughout the Youth Services Area. Win a prize after finding all 10 themed items. For all ages.

We will have hands-on art projects that will spark learning and discovery for kids in K-5 as well as a snack! This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

The challenge: use a glue gun and the mystery art supplies provided to create an unforgettable work of art. There will be some unexpected twists throughout the competition. We'll vote on our favorite creation, and the winner will receive a gift card from Hobby Lobby. Register at johnstonlibrary.com

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.

Test your skills! Prizes and bragging rights for the winners. Tournaments held every Wednesday. 6th grade and up.

Ready for an afterschool treat? Kids can join our monthly cooking class to learn basic cooking skills and practice following a recipe. Registration at johnstonlibrary.com/events is required for this class and is open to kids in elementary school. Children under 8yo must be accompanied by an adult

Choose a team of three fighters from the game’s 44 characters and battle it out to become the champion! The tournament will be a one-round, single-elimination tournament using the Nintendo Switch version of the game. Prizes for the winners!

Stop by the youth services area between 10am-Noon for a quick craft! This is a drop-in program for kids, so no registration is necessary. Available while supplies last. This month's craft is a mini bejeweled frame magnet full of glitz and glitter and perfect for your favorite photo from last yea

LEGO Club provides a fun atmosphere where children can learn, build and play with the library’s set of LEGOs. Each meeting will have a new theme or challenge. Great for kids in grades K-5. Registration at johnstonlibrary.com/events is required.

Junior Menace is a seven-week developmental program for boys and girls, ages 3 to 9. It is a program designed for all ability levels and we definitely encourage beginners! This is a great program to learn basic soccer skills if your child has never played before.

Do you love board games? Are you looking to meet some fellow board game enthusiasts? Join us at JPL’s Teen Board Game Club, where each month, we’ll introduce you to a new game and teach you how to play it. Registration at johnstonlibrary.com/events is required.

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.

Join JPL's Anime Club each week for Japanese snacks, anime trivia, and art projects! All fans welcome! Registration is not required, but you will receive reminder emails about meetings if you register at johnstonlibrary.com/events

Test your skills! Prizes and bragging rights for the winners. Tournaments held every Wednesday. 6th grade and up.

Join JPL's Anime Club each week for Japanese snacks, anime trivia, and art projects! All fans welcome! Registration is not required, but you will receive reminder emails about meetings if you register at johnstonlibrary.com/events.

Part 1: Screenwriting. Learn the basics of filmmaking in this 3 part class for kids in grades 3-5. By the end, the kids will have written, filmed, and edited their own video. Registration is required at johnstonlibrary.com/events. Registering for this class will register you for all 3 parts.

Choose a team of three fighters from the game’s 44 characters and battle it out to become the champion! The tournament will be a one-round, single-elimination tournament using the Nintendo Switch version of the game. Prizes for the winners!

The University of Iowa is hosting its annual Alumni and Friends Flash Writing Contest—a timed, online short story competition. We’ll provide you with a writing prompt that includes a genre, character, and a specific object to incorporate into your story. You’ll have 48 hours and up to 1,000 word

School’s Out Safari Camps are one-day camps for students in grades 1-3. These camps are scheduled on certain days when metro area schools are out for holidays or teacher professional development.

Beginners and experienced adventurers welcome! Bring a character or use one of our premade characters. We will meet monthly. Registration required at johnstonlibrary.com/events. If you register for this event, you will be automatically registered for all of the following events.

JUSC is a not-for-profit org offering youth soccer programs since 1975. Whether your child is just starting out OR is looking to make friends and have fun playing the world's greatest game, or has ambitions of being a top player in a competitive environment.... we have you covered.

Join us for an afternoon of Pizza and Sledding at the beautiful Wesley Woods Camp + Retreat Center. Bring your sleds (or borrow ours) and friends and enjoy pizza, sledding, crafts and hot chocolate. $5 per person, max $25 per family.

Providing youth sports in soccer, basketball, volleyball, tennis, flag football, t-ball. Emphasis on fun, sportsmanship, and learning the game. No tryouts - everyone makes the team. Play with your friends. One day a week commitment - weekends. *This is not a Johnston Community School District publication, nor is it in any way endorsed or sponsored by the district. This publication is being provided only to inform the viewer of other available community activities and opportunities.

Overnight Camp, Day Camp, Family Camp and our amazing Partner Camps all work to bring the impact and value of camp to all who enter the Valley. If you’re looking for the ultimate camp experience, Summer Camp is the place to start. Find your next adventure at the Des Moines Y Camp!

In June 2025, students will have the opportunity to travel to Europe, including England, Switzerland, France, and Germany. We will be traveling with EF Educational Tours. For more information, please RSVP to our informational meeting on Oct. 26, 2023.

I am a former teacher who now works with elementary age children and their families. I help children learn to love learning in ways they learn best. I also guide parents to have meaningful relationships with the children in joyful homes. Coaching is individual to meet each person's needs. This is not a Johnston Community School District publication, nor is it in any way endorsed or sponsored by the district. This publication is being provided only to inform the viewer of other available community activities and opportunities.

Do you enjoy working with teens? Do you enjoy helping them master a skill they will use for life? If so, being a driving instructor just may be the career you are looking for!