Here's just a sampling of what the Library has to offer students going back to school offer – and don’t forget, reading for fun is one of the best ways to keep your mind active and engaged.
Celebrating Caroline McKnight and her transformational service
Limited career opportunities for women in the mid-20th Century, and a chance encounter with a County Commissioner at a cocktail party led to a decades-long commitment to the Johnson County Library and lifelong love of public service. Caroline McKnight, as a college student in the 1960s, was faced with the few professional choices. She shied…
Discover More with the New Johnson County Library Website
Johnson County Library is launching a new and improved website designed to make your experience faster, easier and more personalized. The updated site will go live August 11-13, depending on your internet service provider, and will still be available at jocolibrary.org. Your account, browsing and checkout process won’t change, but your overall experience will. Why the…
Studying Shadows: Dark Academia
Old libraries filled with leather-bound tomes with a thin layer of dust. Courtyards with gothic arches covered in ivy. The whispers of students dressed in tweed jackets as they drift between classes. And, as always, dark secrets and moral dilemmas around every corner. I've been fascinated with novels like these for years, however they can…
Cook Up a Healthier You with Johnson County Library
If you’re thinking about getting healthier this summer, skip the fitness fads and start with a Library card. Johnson County Library is a powerful ally in building better habits. Across 14 branches, and through an always-open eLibrary, you’ll find cookbooks that make healthy eating approachable, practical and even fun. From colorful Mediterranean dishes to quick vegetarian…
Cinematic Journeys in July on Kanopy
Are you ready to embark on the Cinematic Journey of a lifetime? Join in on adventures that transcend language, time, and space with the transportive power of your Library card. Find and watch this collection on Kanopy.…
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