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Family Fun at the Library over the Holidays
Keep the kids busy and entertained over holiday break with these fun, free activities at Johnston Public Library.
Planning on having a house full over the holidays? Keep the kids busy and entertained with these fun, free activities at Johnston Public Library.
Tuesday Book Club
December 20 6:30 pm Johnston Library
Enjoy tasty snacks and lively discussion at this teen book club for 8th to 12th graders. Call the library at 515-278-5233 to sign up and for information about December’s book selection.
Hula Hooping with Sparkle Hoop Dance
December 29 1:00 pm Johnston Library
Get out of the house and get moving at this Winter Break Special. Have fun
“hooping” with Mary Boyvey of SparkleHoopDance. Kids ages 6-12 may call
515-278-5233 to register beginning December 14.
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Winter Break Movie
December 29 2:00 pm Johnston Library
Bring the family and enjoy the big screen for free! This month’s feature film is Mr. Popper’s Penguins, rated PG. No registration necessary; children under age 6 must be accompanied by an adult.
After School Edge™ Game Computer
Thanks to a generous gift from the Friends of the Johnston Public Library, we now have a new educational game computer for kids. Located in the Youth Services area, the After School Edge computer has educational games that offer fun and interactive ways to develop literacy and problem-solving skills for kids ages 6-14. The After School Edge computer is made by the same company that produces our Early Literacy Station computer that has been so popular with younger kids. Come try it out—your kids will love it!