News from Johnston Public Library – Shade and Storytime!

Enjoy the Shade

The patio on the west side of the Johnston Public Library now has a new look! 

Thanks to cooperation among the Johnston Parks & Recreation Department, the Park Board, the Library Board, and the Johnston Public Library Foundation, a shade structure has been added to make the patio more inviting.  The new feature was installed by a crew of Johnston Park employees in mid-July.

The City and the Johnston Public Library Foundation shared the cost of the structure, thanks in part to a bequest from the Kay Heard Estate.  Heard was a long-time resident of the Johnston community and was a dedicated library volunteer who assisted with youth activities.  She included a generous gift to the Library’s Foundation in her estate planning.  The shade structure, which will benefit both park and library users, is a tangible result of her donation.

Storytime at Farmers’ Market

Join us at the Johnston Farmers’ Market on Tuesday, July 31 - at the city hall parking lot.  The Library will have an information tent at the market, and staff will be providing stories at 3:30 and 4:30 p.m. 

Bring the kids for a great time!