Celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
This May: Celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month—explore stories, history, films and books honoring Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders »
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What's Happening at the Library
Shaping Library Programs Together: Program Summit
Community Session: Share ideas, interests and needs to help shape future Library programs through community collaboration.
June: Summer Reading Comes With a Roar!
Coming this June: Summer Reading! It's all dinosaurs, soccer balls and books this summer. Get a sneak peak at all Summer Reading events and more that will make you roar like a dinosaur »
Questions? We're here for you.
Project Hail Mary
Space. The final frontier. these are the voyages of people who are in space and things go awry.
100 Years of David Attenborough
Watch these picks again (or for the first time) and marvel at the sheer beauty of the world that surrounds us.
Turn Up the Volume!
I don't know about you, but one of my favorite ways to turn a bad day around is to sing at the top of my lungs, usually in the car.
The Past is Prologue: The Power of Imagery & Civil Rights
Items documentating how imagery shaped and reflected the struggle for civil rights.
Stay Up to Date with the Library
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100 Years of David Attenborough
Watch these picks again (or for the first time) and marvel at the sheer beauty of the world that surrounds us.
4th Friday Open Mic, part of a series
Bring your poems, short stories, essays and excerpts to share, or come just to listen.
Book Discussion: They Called Us Enemy
In this powerful graphic memoir, Takei reflects on his childhood incarceration during WWII and the lasting impact of fear-driven policies.
JoCoHistory blog post: Johnson County's Land
Have you ever thought about how the dirt beneath your feet became private property?
Fabergé-Inspired Dino Eggs for Teens
Jun 8th | 4:30pm - 5:30pm
This relaxed, drop-in program for teens invites creative sparkle and a touch of Jurassic style, inspired by decorative art traditions.
Online Teen Book Club
Teen Book Club connects readers. Each month, we'll explore a new title ranging from bestselling books to graphic novels.
YALSA's Amazing Audiobooks for Teens
A list of notable audiobooks for young adults, from recent releases. This is 2025's list for your 2026 listening pleasure!
Catholic Charities Kids Summer Food Program
Children up to age 18 can receive a free nutritious meal at the Library through Catholic Charities and the Kids Summer Food Program.
Animal POV - Kids Chapter Books
So put on your animal perspective lenses and get ready to embrace the timeless, anthropomorphic life with these tales (tails?).
Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander - for Kids!
AANHPI month in May is a great reason to explore these books!
Soccer Picture Books for Elementary Students
Keep your eye on the ball, not the snacks. When you aren't a practice or a game, these are fun picture books about soccer.
English Language Conversations, part of a series
Jun 1st | 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Practice speaking, listening and everyday communication in English in this conversation-focused meetup. All levels are welcome!
123 Andrés
Jul 14th | 10:00am - 11:00am
Grammy-winning duo 123 Andrés' lively bilingual program combines storytelling, humor and music into an interactive show for all ages.
Estudiantes del idioma inglés
Las clases de la biblioteca con niveles de conversación, principiante, intermedio y avanzado pueden ser una excelente opción para usted.
Bienvenido a 6 por 6!
6 por 6 Listos Para Leer es un programa que prepara a los pequeños para que cuando ingresen a la escuela estén listos para aprender a leer.