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  • Collection: Johnston Public Library Photo Archive

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Greg Judas from the JPL Foundation gives scholarships through the Dragon Scholarship Fund to two students on Awards Night. Jens Rasmussen, son of library employee Peg Rasmussen, is one of the award recipients. The young woman recipient is…

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A turtle from the Blank Park Zoo visited the Library so that families could see him up close and learn more about what he eats and where he lives.

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Staff from the Blank Park Zoo brought animals for families to see up close and to learn about what they eat, where they live, and other fun facts. The visiting animals included an armadillo and a lizard.

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In Iowa, there are estimated to be over 2,500 people experiencing homelessness. In October 2019, Youth Services as patrons to show that even a small act of caring, such as donating a pair of new socks or underwear (in all sizes), can make a big…

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Children and their grown-ups made cars out of boxes, ate snacks, and watched a short movie at the Box Car Drive-In.

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Teens competed in a Smash Brothers ultimate tournament on the Switch and tested their knowledge in a Kahoot trivia challenge played on their smart phones.

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Three-dimensional tulips from the spring Make & Take Craft. Youth Services staff put out the supplies and kids can create the craft.

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Teens use the craft cart to create arts and crafts projects in the Commons.

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Library staff member Deepa Swaroop created a flannel board of fall cut-outs.

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Library staff member Deepa Swaroop works at the Youth Services Desk during the Halloween Sock Hop.
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