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The Library implemented a new service where patrons could pick up their own Holds and either check them out at a self-check station or take them to the Circulation Desk for assistance. The self-service Holds area is just inside the main entrance on…

Emily Dowhan and Loren Braddy playing in the Youth Services area. Loren's mom, Miren Arango, a future employee of the Library, is featured in one photo.

The Library held its first Art After Hours gallery night opening. The exhibit featured three local artists: Amy Wood Thomas, Lisa Lawshe and Michael Burgher. Library staff member Karla Kuhn is featured in two of the photos.

In the second hour of their May staff meeting, the staff honored the volunteers by hosting a brunch for them. From left to right, back row: unidentified woman, Joanne Wilkinson, Bob Wilkinson, Janene Parks, Andee Vocelka. Front row: Phyllis McElrath,…

Lisa Cooper and Greg Judas (to her right) hold a check given to the Johnston Library Foundation during the annual Art in the Barn fund raiser. The two men in the photo with them are unidentified but are affiliated with the 5K for Karen event which…

As part of the "Visions of the Universe" traveling exhibit, library staff arranged for the Science Center of Iowa to brings its portable planetarium to the Library for 3 days. The Johnston Community School District worked with the Library to bring…

Members of the Des Moines Astronomical Society brought their telescopes to host a viewing of the night sky as part of the "Visions of the Universe" traveling exhibit. Passers-by were able to view the moon, the stars, two planets and a galaxy.

A presenter from Mad Science, a local science education provider, presented two sessions on space travel. The first session was geared to children in grades K-2. The afternoon session was appropriate for grades 3-6. Participants conducted hands-on…

Phoebe Cooper and Willona Goers stand next to one of the display cases during the grand opening of the "Visions of the Universe" traveling exhibit.

Participants in 3 categories (families, kids aged 6-11, kids 12 and up) were encouraged to test their engineering skills. The challenge was to design a way to land their lunar modules which carried an egg inside. The Johnston Fire Department brought…