EVENT OF THE DAY: After School Adventure

Students in kindergarten and up are invited to Mohr Library's video and craft program today at 4:30 p.m.

5 Things To Know Today: Nov. 30

Mohr activities; Toys for Tots; plan your visit with Santa at the Zoo; final week of Medicare open enrollment; and today in history: Then there were 30.

EVENT OF THE DAY: Make Your Own Holiday Cards

Mohr Library hosts a session on creating festive greeting cards tonight at 6 p.m.

Great Escape: After You Feast, Get Out And About

There are a few holiday fairs to get you in the spirit this weekend — but if you’d rather not shop, there’s still a lot going on.

EVENT OF THE DAY: New Works Night

A group of local authors is scheduled to read at Mohr Library tonight at 6.

5 Things To Know Today: Nov. 22

Local authors at Mohr; kids in the (play) kitchen; coat drive at Roger Williams Park; canned food collection at Museum of Natural History; and today in history: It still sold a bunch.

EVENT OF THE DAY: Meet RIMOSA

The Rhode Island Museum of Science and Art visits Mohr Library tonight for a program on animation.

EVENT OF THE DAY: Art Smart

Mohr Library hosts an art session for grades 3 through 6 today at 4 p.m.

5 Things To Know Today: Nov. 18

Art Smart at Mohr; collages at Children's Museum; RISD Museum hosts family art; fundraiser for local dad; and today in history: a phone breakthrough.

EVENT OF THE DAY: Chat About The 'Tat

Mohr Library hosts a book discussion on 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' today at 3 p.m.

10 Books To Read In Honor Of Veterans Day

Here's a list of books about wars and the people who fought them.

EVENT OF THE DAY: Novel Discussion

Mohr Library hosts a Reader's Lair group discussion on 'Divergent' by Veronica Roth.

EVENT OF THE DAY: Are You In The 'League'?

Mohr Library's Graphic Novel Club is scheduled to host a viewing of 'A League of Extraordinary Gentlemen' today at 3 p.m.

EVENT OF THE DAY: Art Master Class

Mohr Library's Young Adult Afterschool Program features instruction on how to paint like Claude Monet at 2:30 p.m.

5 Things To Know Today: Nov. 16

Activities for all ages at Mohr; Toys for Tots site; new exhibit at Natural History Museum in Providence; and today in history: Columbia, clear to fly.

EVENT OF THE DAY: Reuse, Recycle

Mohr Library hosts a recycle craft project today at 2:30 p.m.

EVENT OF THE DAY: Book Discussion

Mohr Library hosts its Contemporary Book Club this afternoon at 3.

Video: J-DAPA Wraps 'Aladdin Jr.'

The Johnston Drama and Performing Arts troupe performed 'Aladdin Jr.' on the weekend of Nov. 4-6 at Johnston High School under the direction of Donna Tellier.

Great Escape: Hilarity, History, And A Heist

A couple of movies, a couple of comedy shows, and some local history this weekend. And, daylight-saving time ends on Nov. 6 so set your clocks back 1 hour and enjoy some "extra" time this weekend.

5 Things To Know Today: Nov. 2

The Bridge hosts Toys For Tots; explore Saturn; fun for kids at PCM; Lions Club meets; and today in history: A classic botched call.

Video: Cupcake Decorating Contest At Mohr Library

About a dozen students competed in the "Zombie Bake-Off" on Halloween Day.

5 Things To Know Today: Oct. 31 (Halloween)

Enter your kid in costume in our national contest; about the holiday; Mohr hosts a zombie bake-off; Roger Williams Park wraps the Jack-o-Lantern Spectacular; and today in history: overdue pardon.

Great Escape: Last Chance For Halloween Fun

There is lots to do this weekend to get you in the mood for Halloween. Do you have your costume ready?

Video: 'Il Risorgimento' Presentation

Film maker Tony De Nonno presented his research on the unification of Italy on Oct. 22 at Luigi's Restaurant.

Great Escape: A Spooky Walk, A Spooky Tour and An Amazing Race

We’ve highlighted a few events to get you in the Halloween spirit – one right here in Johnston – along with a charity race, furniture and craft show, and music of all varieties this weekend.

EVENT OF THE DAY: Frightful Flick

Mohr Library hosts a showing of 'Corpse Bride' by Tim Burton today at 2:30 p.m.

5 Things To Know Today: Oct. 17

Halloween fun at Mohr; spooky fun at Roger Williams Park; coping with Alzheimer's; new JohnstonPatch poll; and today in history: first cross-border Series.

Photo Gallery: Johnston Artists At Scituate Arts Festival

Watercolorist William B. MacGregor Jr. and stained glass designer Cyndi Stanton displayed their work at the festival over Columbus Day weekend.

EVENT OF THE DAY: Get In The Halloween 'Spirit'

Tom D'Agostino, author of 'Haunted Rhode Island,' visits Mohr Library tonight.

Update: J-DAPA Performs 'Aladdin Jr.' This Weekend

The local drama troupe is set to perform three shows this weekend at Johnston High School, beginning at 7 p.m. tonight.

Support Local Artists — Including 3 Vendors From Johnston

Today is the final day for the Scituate Art Festival — here are the details on what's happening.

Scituate Art Festival Continues; 3 Johnston Vendors Participating

Today is the second day of the three-day Scituate Art Festival — here's the scoop on what's happening.

Johnston Artists Among Scituate Art Festival Vendors

Today is the first day of the Scituate Art Festival — here's the schedule of today's events.

Great Escape: It's a Holiday Weekend!

Fall is in the air — at least it’s supposed to be — and that means lots of fairs and festivals are on tap for the long weekend, along with some local entertainment.

Video: Harmonica Band At The Bridge

The Coventry Harmonica Band performed at The Bridge Assisted Living on Sept. 29

EVENT OF THE DAY: Harmonize

The Coventry Harmonica Band is scheduled to play at The Bridge at Cherry Hill tonight at 6:30 p.m.

Great Escape: Ghost Hunters Track Down A Good Time

The Stars of the Syfy series visit The Stadium Theatre in Woonsocket this weekend.

Video: Get Published Talk At Mohr Library

Rose Pearson, founder of The Writers' Circle, visited Mohr Library on Sept. 21 to instruct writers on how to get their books published.

Great Escape: Fall Festival Tops The List

The Apple Festival, Gamm Theatre's new season, and live music round out this weekend's events.

EVENT OF THE DAY: Get Published

Mohr Library hosts a presentation by "The Writer's Circle" founder and creative director, Rose Pearson, tonight at 6:30 p.m.