JCDS Emerging Artists Reception: Color Stories
August 7: Celebrate artists from Johnson County Developmental Supports' Emerging Artists Program with a reception at the Central Resource Library.
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What's Happening at the Library
Past is Prologue: “We, The People of Kansas …”
Aug 18th | 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Online Event
Explore the key components of the Wyandotte Constitution and look at other foundational documents in the state’s over 160 year history .
Your Library. Your Voice.
Johnson County Library is looking toward the future with a new long-term plan. We need your help to create better services and bigger impact. Add your voice to the Library's story! »
Curious about our current plans? Learn more about our current Comprehensive Library Master Plan, our completed projects and our upcoming refresh.
What's Happening This Summer
Summer Reading: Read, Score, Roar!
Dino-score a free book while supplies last, join us for dino-myte programs and learn dino-more about upcoming summer reading fun!
Free Museum Days with Your Library Card - Shawnee Town
Your Library card is your museum ticket on select days this Summer.
Why participate in Summer Reading at Johnson County Library?
Grab your reading log and get ready to Read, Score, and Roar!
Walk and Read at Strang Park
May 1st - Aug 31st | All day
Walk and Read in Strang Park is posted year-round! Enjoy a leisurely walk while reading stories.
Questions? We're here for you.
Light + Fun Books: Realistic + Contemporary Fiction Edition
Look, times are hard and heavy, and sometimes you want a bit of escapism in your reading life.
How About Some Love for the Other Bennet Sisters?
These titles all imagine kind of life that Mary Bennet or Kitty Bennet, the middle Bennet sisters, might have led.
Afrofuturism for Adults
Afrofuturism explores the intersection of the African diaspora culture with science and technology.
️Excited for The Odyssey Movie? Check out...
Here are some of my favorite reads and watches - both classical and modern interpretations.
Stay Up to Date with the Library
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Digital resource changes coming to Johnson County Library
Some digital resources available through Johnson County Library will be changing - find out what's being added and what's leaving.
JoCoLibrary expands ballot drop box access to all branches
Every branch will have an official ballot drop box as part of the Library’s longstanding partnership with Johnson County Election Office.
Mango Languages
Self-paced conversational language-learning for more than 70 different languages including ASL and specialty culture courses.
Friends of the Library Bookmark Contest
From preschoolers to adults, submit your bookmark art for a chance to have your bookmark distributed at our Library locations.
Fast-Paced Reads for Teens
Whether you're in a reading slump or books often bore you, try one of these!
Teen Thrillers with Latine & Indigenous Characters
Check out these tingling reads with Latine & Indigenous characters!
elementia Issue xxiii - Legacy
Legacy: an essential component of time, a mark of the individidual, the bringer of choice and change. *You* can choose what your Legacy is.
Thrillers & Horror with POC Characters for Middle Grade
Check out these suspenseful & scary stories with POC characters!
Friends of the Library Bookmark Contest
From preschoolers to adults, submit your bookmark art for a chance to have your bookmark distributed at our Library locations.
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.
English Language Conversations, part of a series
Aug 3rd | 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Practice speaking, listening and everyday communication in English in this conversation-focused meetup. All levels are welcome!
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.
Britannica Escolar (Español)
Artículos, diccionarios, recursos multimedia, sitios web y mucho más. Los niveles de escolaridad: primaria y secundaria.
Your Library. Your Voice.
Johnson County Library is looking toward the future with a new long-term plan. We need your help to create better services and bigger impact. Add your voice to the Library's story!
