From Our Patrons
"I love checking out books on c.d. I listen to them in my car on my trips to work." -Cindy, Overland Park
"The people that work here at the library I do not even call employees because they feel like friends. This has become a place I come at least 3-4 times a week." - Judy, Edwardsville
"Since my husband is in graduate school and I only work part time, the libraries have also saved us money that we might have spent on books and even movie rentals." - Wendy
"In a time of economic downturn, sharing books, magazine, and audiovisual materials among a group is one of the most cost-effective ways to educate and entertain ourselves and our entire community." - Brendan, Olathe
"The Johnson county Library “Antioch” has been a God Send to me. In January 09 I lost my job at 64 years old. The staff here has been so helpful and nice. I have typed my resume here and come in one to two times a week to look up job information." - Ann
"When I bought my home in Shawnee I became acquainted with the friendly staff at the Shawnee library. My new home had no flower gardens and I knew nothing about creating flower beds. So I went to the library and started educating myself about gardening...I started reading and learned so much that now my yard is a sea of flower beds." - Tina, Shawnee
"My favorite things at the library are the Bifolkal Kits and the outreach program. They make my job so much easier!" - Delores, Leawood
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Innovative Services
Our team of motivated, intelligent and courteous professionals spends every day developing and delivering services that improve quality of life in Johnson County. Here are some offerings that we are especially proud of right now:
Staff Picks - Get book and movie recommendations from dozens of staff members on the Staff Picks Blog. blogs.jocolibrary.org/staffpicks
Quick Stats - 2009
6.9 million items circulated
2.7 million annual visitors
2.2 million Web site visits
6 By 6: Ready to Read - Our homegrown early literacy program emphasizes the six skills that parents and caregivers can instill in children before they learn to read, at about the age of 6. www.jocolibrary.org/6by6
Language Learning - The Library can help you learn almost any language. In addition to print books, DVDs and audiobooks we also subscribe to Mango, an online language learning Web site. www.jocolibrary.org/languages.
Career Resources - We have a Web page, a physical collection and knowledgable staff to provide support for your job search or career change. www.jocolibrary.org/careers
Johnson County Library, Kan. © 2010