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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.

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.

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

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! 6th grade and up.

In this yummy storytime, we will be taste-testing foods and reading stories about how they are made. This month, in honor of the Lunar New Year, we will be taste-testing dumplings from Dumpling House and learning how they are made! Grades K-5. Register at johnstonlibrary.com/events to attend.

Join us each month for the ultimate Pokémon Club, where we'll gather to talk all things Pokémon—whether you're into the video games, trading card battles, or the show. Bring your Pokémon cards or devices for battles and trades, or just come to hang out! Register at johnstonlibrary.com/events

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.

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

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! 6th grade and up.

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.

We will have hands-on art projects that will spark learning and discovery for kids in K-5 as well as a snack! Disclaimer(s): 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.

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 K-5. Children ages 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

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 happy heart-shaped bookmark!

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 required.

Learn the basics of needle felting as we make a cute, fuzzy creation! Needle felting is a way to sculpt objects and make art with wool. Registration is required for this class and is open to kids in 4th-5th grade. This month, we're making a cute, heart shaped keychain!

Want to see your artwork on display at the library? Come and create a mini masterpiece for our tiny art gallery display cases! Kids must register at johnstonlibrary.com to attend this fun, no-school day event. Artwork will be on display in the library in March and available for pick up in April.

Calling all heroes! Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) is a table top role-playing game (TTRPG) that promotes creativity and problem solving skills. We will be learning the basics of how to do battle in D&D. Kids in grade 4-5 can register at johnstonlibrary.com/events for this 90 minute class.

The Youth Town Hall is a platform to elevate youth voices

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.

Take a bite! Try something new! In this yummy storytime, we will be taste-testing foods and reading stories about how they are made. Kids must register at johnstonlibrary.com/events to attend. Children ages 8 & under must be accompanied by an adult for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Watch out! We are making our own Minecraft Slimes in this after-school program for kids in grades 3-5. Registration at johnstonlibrary.com/events is required.

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.

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