Johnston Lions Club

Johnston Lions Club Our mission is to create and foster a spirit of understanding among people for humanitarian needs. See our web site for details on rental rates.

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JOHNSTON LIONS CLUB
Part of Lions Clubs International, active in over 200 countries, the Johnston Lions Club aims to serve its community, state, nation and world. The club owns a community building available for rent--popular for organizational meetings, family gatherings, parties, and wedding events. To rent, contact us at [email protected], or leave a message at 515-270-6171.

The PREVIEW JOHNSTON LIONS CLUB BOOK SALE is TODAY!!We had a lot of fun with our First Customer last year. And we are a...
06/11/2026

The PREVIEW JOHNSTON LIONS CLUB BOOK SALE is TODAY!!

We had a lot of fun with our First Customer last year. And we are always trying our best to help them feel special. This year is no different.

Starting at 4:00 and going until 8:00. For the mere price of $5.00 for admittance YOU can be part of the event!

We know that people start lining up early. So we've created an Early Bird Lounge. The early Bird Lounge opens at 3:00. Step inside and have a seat in the air conditioning. Sign our guest book and have some light refreshments.

Special Benefits for the VERY FIRST ONE in line. They open the book sale with our special ribbon cutting ceremony. PLUS First Customer Cart to their personal use at the Preview Sale. AND THIS YEAR for the first time...THE FIRST CUSTOMER gets 10 minutes to themselves in the Book Sale before everyone else!

To answer the perennial Early Bird question - Yes, we will give you a number to show what order you arrived. We will let you sign in and give you a number starting at NOON today.

We hope you come early, enjoy yourselves, and shop your socks off!

Remember all the money raised goes back to the Johnston Community. We are doing this for the Johnston Public Library and to further other Lions Club projects.

Great progress setting up for another big book sale coming Thursday evening to Saturday morning. Including boxfuls of c...
06/10/2026

Great progress setting up for another big book sale coming Thursday evening to Saturday morning. Including boxfuls of children's books to pick from.😀 At the Johnston Lions Club, 6501 Merle Hay Road in Johnston.

Planning a special occasion in 2026? The Lions Club is the perfect venue for intimate weddings, festive family gathering...
06/10/2026

Planning a special occasion in 2026? The Lions Club is the perfect venue for intimate weddings, festive family gatherings, and group celebrations of all kinds. Our inviting and adaptable space is designed to help you create lasting memories with your loved ones.

Prime Saturdays and Sundays are still open—but they’re filling up quickly!

Reach out today to secure your preferred date and ensure your event is truly extraordinary.
515-444-8303
[email protected]

Celebration photo! THESE two are carrying the LAST BOX of books to be emptied and sorted. This was taken around noon T...
06/10/2026

Celebration photo!

THESE two are carrying the LAST BOX of books to be emptied and sorted. This was taken around noon Tuesday.

Notice the empty boxes behind Lion Member Jim and all the stacks of books behind Silver Cord Volunteer Viraj.

At the time of this writing all the books have been sorted to the tables and we are organizing things so you can find what you're looking for.

Preview Sale is Thursday from 4:00 to 8:00 $5.00 admission fee - kids free

Friday Sale is from 8:00 to 7:00 - No admission fee.

Saturday SACK SALE from 8:00 to 11:00 - No Admission fee
Fill a sack for $3.00. Fill as many sacks as you like only $3.00 each.

We take cash, checks, and cards.

We have Hard cover books $2.00 each, soft cover books $1.00 each, Puzzles $1.00 each, Children's books 50 cents and MUCH MORE! COME IN and SEE!!!

HUGE Shout out to the teens at Ellipsis! The Johnston Lions Club partners with the youth at Ellipsis for our GIANT book...
06/09/2026

HUGE Shout out to the teens at Ellipsis!

The Johnston Lions Club partners with the youth at Ellipsis for our GIANT book Sale each year. They do an enormous amount of work hauling in all the boxes of books from our storage unit. Folks. We have a LOT of books again this year.

They come to us as a supervised group as part of their service to the community. Did you know that that was an option? Teens can work different shifts throughout the day. Three different shifts can cover work from 6:00 a.m. all the way to 11:00 p.m.

Ellipsis is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting children and families in Central Iowa who are facing challenges with a mission to empower families in overcoming obstacles and restoring hope for a brighter future. They provide programs including community-based services, crisis care, residential care, and transition support services. Building a community where children and families feel valued, hopeful, healthy, and united are the center’s primary objective.

Contact Ellipsis if you think your organization might have a service that they could provide you.

www.ellipsisiowa.org/

The BOOKS are IN the BUILDING!Last year through your generous donations, we had more books than ever for the book sale. ...
06/08/2026

The BOOKS are IN the BUILDING!

Last year through your generous donations, we had more books than ever for the book sale. This year we have AT LEAST as many as last year, maybe even more!

To give you an idea. These stacks are 4 to 5 feet high. In the past our storage unit full of books would cover the tiled floor and reach to the carpet. As you can see, just like last year WE'RE on the carpet now!!!

Today we start the sorting. What will be in those boxes? Your favorite author's books? A new hobby to be explored? New insights through Religion, Self-help, and Educational materials? You'll have to come and find out!

Preview Sale Starts on Thursday 4:00 to 8:00 $5.00 admission - kids free.

Friday is normal sale, no admission fee, 8:00 to 7:00

Saturday is our Sack Sale $3.00 per sack have as many as you like. PLUS FREE Kids and Teen books!! AND MORE. You gotta check, check, check us OUT!

At the Johnston Lions Club, we're getting excited about the BOOK SALE!It's coming up fast! But we want to sloooooow it ...
06/07/2026

At the Johnston Lions Club, we're getting excited about the BOOK SALE!

It's coming up fast! But we want to sloooooow it down a bit to give a BIG SHOUT OUT and THANK YOU to the generous businesses who have supported our efforts.

When you're out and about, please support these local businesses:

* Created in Johnston -
www.crinjo.com/

* Walgreens in Johnston -
https://www.walgreens.com/locator/walgreens-6200+merle+hay+rd-johnston-ia-50131/id=5944

* Signature Self Storage -
www.signaturestorage.com/self-storage/ia/des-moines/meredith-dr/ #/

* HyVee in Johnston -
www.hy-vee.com/

* Fareway in Johnston -
www.fareway.com/

Next SATURDAY is our SACK SALE DAY at the Johnston Lions Club.We're at the Johnston Lions Club Building at 6501 Merle Ha...
06/06/2026

Next SATURDAY is our SACK SALE DAY at the Johnston Lions Club.

We're at the Johnston Lions Club Building at
6501 Merle Hay Rd., Johnston.

from 8:00 to 11:00.

This is the deal. You get a sack, you fill a sack, you pay $3.00 for the sack. Actually you can have as many sacks as you like for $3.00 each.

NOW the new and exciting part. On Saturday, Children's and Teens books will be FREE. We are partnering with the Johnston Public Library and will have their Summer Reading Challenge materials available.

We'll have other genres FREE as well, but you have to come in to see what they are. We're being tricky that way.

Why are we doing this Free thing? Because we want books in the hands of young readers. And... we don't want to pack them up.

Keep in mind if you are looking for specific authors and/or books your best chance is to come early and actually pay for them. Normal prices are $2.00 for hard cover books, $1.00 for soft cover books, and Children's books are 50 cents. It's worth your while to come early - and late.

It only lasts for a few hours so get there and don't miss out!

Hey! Do you know what you're doing a week from today?I DO! Come to the Johnston Lions Club Book Sale!No admission fee ...
06/05/2026

Hey! Do you know what you're doing a week from today?

I DO! Come to the Johnston Lions Club Book Sale!

No admission fee and sale is ALL DAY. 8:00 to 7:00
At the Johnston Lions Club Building
6501 Merle Hay Rd. Johnston

Plenty of parking, relaxed atmosphere, come chill and get some books!

We are partnering with the Johnston Public Library, - Proceeds go to the Johnston Public Library - AND we will have the Library Summer Reading Challenge sheets there. These Reading Challenges are for ALL AGES. You can shop for what you need for the challenge!!

If you can't make it, GIVE YOUR BOOK WISH LIST to a friend or relative that CAN come and get them for you! Tell them your favorite authors, your favorite topic. Don't miss out!!

The count down has BEGUN!!EXACTLY ONE WEEK from today the Johnston Lions Club Book Sale STARTS! We are in league with t...
06/04/2026

The count down has BEGUN!!
EXACTLY ONE WEEK from today the Johnston Lions Club Book Sale STARTS! We are in league with the Johnston Public Library and want to promote summer reading.

Thursday June 11 at 4:00 to 8:00 is the preview sale!
$5.00 for admission - Kids are free.

THEN!

Friday June 12 from 8:00 until 7:00 Book Sale ALL DAY!
No admission fees

AND

Saturday June 13 from 8:00 until 11:00. SACK SALE!!!
No Admission fees. Fill sacks with whatever you want as many sacks as you want for only $3.00 each!

Now that you are reading all the way to the end of this, YOU are in on our BEST new option.

THIS YEAR on SATURDAY ONLY ALL Children's and Teen Books ARE FREE!!! See if you can clean us out! We may include some other genres too. YOU just need to come and SEE!

Address

6501 Merle Hay Road
Johnston, IA
50131

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 11:59pm
Tuesday 8am - 11:59pm
Wednesday 8am - 11:59pm
Thursday 8am - 11:59pm
Friday 8am - 11:59pm
Saturday 8am - 11:59pm
Sunday 8am - 11:59pm

Telephone

+15152706171

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