As Election Day approaches on Nov. 4, Johnson County voters will have the chance to hear directly from local candidates at a series of public forums hosted by the Johnson County Post. Several forums will take place at Johnson County Library branches, continuing a partnership that promotes civic engagement. Over 12 evenings in September and…
Celebrate 10 Years of Stories and Community at the Writers Conference
The Johnson County Library Writers Conference returns Oct. 16-18, celebrating a decade of stories, inspiration and connection. What began as a local gathering has become a cornerstone event where creativity thrives and relationships grow. A special kickoff opens Thursday evening with a performance by the American Jazz Museum’s Storytelling Team, followed by keynote speaker Steve…
“Color Our World” Writing Contest Winner: Audrey Novella
Johnson County Library is pleased to announce that Audrey Novella has won our short story contest on the theme Color Our World with their piece "What It Becomes." Audrey Novella (any pronouns) graduated Summa Cum Laude from Wichita State University in 2020 with a Bachelors of Arts in creative writing with minors in communications and…
There’s so much more to your Library – explore helpful online resources 24/7
Most people think they know what libraries offer, but today, Johnson County Library extends far beyond its branches with online resources.
Fall 2025 Guide Available Now
The Fall 2025 Guide is here, and it’s brimming with ideas to make the most of the season. Available at all 14 Johnson County Library locations, it’s your go-to resource for programs, events, service highlights, branch news and updates from the Friends of Johnson County Library and Johnson County Library Foundation. From September through December…
Welcome to the New JoCoLibrary.org!
Welcome to Johnson County Library’s new website! In this blog post and video, we’ll highlight some of the new features, pages and functionalities of our new website. Clean, clear and easily accessible, our new website features a site-wide refreshed layout, including a new home page and navigation menu that incorporates reconfigured drop-down menus, each highlighting…
“Color Our World” Contest Winner: Jared Campbell
Johnson County Library is pleased to announce that Jared Campbell has won our poetry contest on the theme Color Our World with his piece "Favorite Painting." Jared M. Campbell is a lawyer living in Overland Park. His writing has appeared in Rattle, The Lyric, The Oxford Magazine, Leviathan: A Journal of Melville Studies, LandLocked, and…
There’s so much more to your Library – explore helpful online resources 24/7
Most people think they know what libraries offer, but today, Johnson County Library extends far beyond its branches. Through jocolibrary.org, you can solve real problems, right when you need it. Take car trouble. Instead of scrolling through YouTube videos or rushing to a mechanic, you can log in and use Auto Repair Source or Chilton Library. With step-by-step…
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