Johnson County Library is helping voters prepare for the upcoming general election by offering trusted, nonpartisan resources to make the voting process easier. The Library provides access to local election coverage through The Kansas City Star and the Johnson County Post, both in print and online, along with in-branch displays featuring voter primers and early voting information. Library…
Enjoy Reading Together This November for National Family Literacy Month
November is National Family Literacy Month, a time to celebrate reading and learning together as families. It begins with National Family Literacy Day on Nov. 1
Partnership adds medical devices to Johnson County Library branches
Beyond the stacks of novels and biographies, in addition to the computers and video games, there’s another kind of reading going on at Johnson County Library. Blood pressure monitors have recently been installed in 10 of the 14 branches. A partnership with the American Heart Association and HCA Midwest Health is giving a whole new…
Welcome to the New Jocolibrary.org: Kids and Teens edition
Welcome to Johnson County Library! In this blog post and video, we’ll highlight some of the new features, pages and functionalities of our new website for kids and teens. Our website offers a variety of resources and information that can help you plan a visit, find homework help or connect with others. At the very…
Halloween fun on full display
Every October, as the air turns crisp and leaves start to fall, Johnson County Library branches transform for the season with creative displays that celebrate Halloween and highlight all the Library has to offer. At Oak Park Library, the video game cart marks the arrival of spooky season. Last year, it was transformed into a…
“Color Our World” Writing Contest Winner: Rachel Flaster
Johnson County Library is pleased to announce that Rachel Flaster has won our writing contest on the theme Color Our World with her piece "Green." Rachel Flaster is an attorney who lives in Kansas City. Her nine-to-five is conducting legal research and drafting appellate opinions. Her five-to-nine is reading and writing mysteries. Green We…
National Friends of Libraries Week Spotlights Volunteers and Bookmark Contest
From Oct. 19 to 25, the 20th annual National Friends of Libraries Week celebrates volunteers who support public libraries.
Halloween projects come to life at the MakerSpace
As Halloween approaches, the Black & Veatch MakerSpace at Johnson County Library is the perfect place to bring your creative ideas to life. Patrons use the space to sew costumes, 3D print accessories and build spooky props and decorations with guidance from expert staff and access to professional-grade tools. Located inside Central Resource Library (9875…
Workshops and resources help local entrepreneurs
Every business begins as something small. A sketch on a napkin. A thought in the shower. At first, an idea can feel fragile: tiny, untested, unsure how it will stand in a crowded market. But with the right support, it grows stronger, gains momentum and one day it isn’t small at all. It’s unstoppable. For…
The Library can help you reach your career goals
We’ve all faced moments of uncertainty about what comes next. Maybe you’re searching for your first job, eyeing a promotion or considering a career change. No matter the situation, your next step doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. Johnson County Library has resources to help you move forward with confidence. As eResource Collection Specialist Samantha Chinn…
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