Award-winning author Neil Gaiman discusses the value of libraries and the need for preserving funding for them.
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Senior Discount Days
Save 10% on your purchases at the Friends Used Book Stores if you are 60 years or older:
Mondays – Antioch Used Book Store
Fridays – Blue Valley Used Book Store
Additional 10% discount when you show your current Friends of the Library membership card.
Seeking volunteers to help us sort, sell and manage book donations.
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The Johnson County Library system was founded by community volunteers and a dedicated group of Friends. Visit our online exhibit "The Johnson County Library: A Legacy of Volunteers" which includes an essay and historic photos. Go »
Go Green...with a Friends of the Library Tote Bag! Plenty of space for your library books or groceries. This bag features: two strong shoulder straps, two outside pockets, water proof interior with reinforced bottom, zipper pocket and detachable key fob. Price is $12.00 each and available at all Johnson County
Library locations or Friends Used Book Stores.
Book Sale Donations
Small donations of gently used items can be made at the following neighborhood library locations:
For larger donations (more than one sack) please call the Friends donation line at (913) 492-4791 to schedule a time to drop it off at the book sorting center. More about book donations »
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Shop our online bookstores
Find rare and unique books online and support the Library with your purchases! Shop the Friends online bookstores at Amazon, eBay or AbeBooks.
