Hispanic Heritage Month: Culture, History and Community
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MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival 2026
Sep 24th | 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Join us for a screening of the finalists in the 29th Annual MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival, an international celebration of short-form cinema
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Better Breakfast
September is Better Breakfast Month and we want to help you start your morning healthier!
Live-action G rated movies
Enjoy these non-cartoon G rated movies. Great for teachers who are required to show G movies on special reward days.
Recommend only ONE bucket list book for everyone
We asked the librarians at the Corinth Library to recommend one, and only one, book that everyone should read before they die.
Recommended by New York Times Newsletter "The Morning" III
Recommendations and descriptions come from the NYT newsletter or a NYT review.
Stay Up to Date with the Library
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Follow the Chiefs and Kansas City’s football story
The Library offers a collection of resources that bring the Chiefs and Kansas City’s sports history straight to you.
Stay informed with civic resources this fall
With free civic resources from Johnson County Library, it’s easy to stay informed for election season and dive into how government works.
Hispanic Heritage Month
National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated in the United States starting September 15th until October 15th.
An essential reading list to make sense of the AI Industry
This list has been inspired by a list of books recommended by Technology reporters at The Guardian newspaper.
Teen Side Quest Fridays, part of a series
Drop in for a different adventure each week, from table top and video games to crafts and anime club.
Teen Craft and Chat
Sep 10th - Dec 14th | 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Blue Valley and Monticello
Bring your current project and join us for a fun, crafty meetup! It’s the perfect opportunity to meet new people who enjoy being creative.
Fast-Paced Reads for Teens
Whether you're in a reading slump or books often bore you, try one of these!
elementia Submissions are Open
Submissions are now open for elementia's next issue, Entropy, as well as the application for our teen committee.
Hispanic American Heritage Month Bios
Picture book Biographies of Hispanic Americans in English and Spanish.
Picture Books + Children's Music = Storytime Fun!
Read a picture book, then listen to children's music that shares the book's theme! Note: This list is organized A-Z by theme.
Rosh Hashanah 2026
The festival of Rosh Hashanah 5787 begins at sundown on the eve of Tishrei 1 (Sept. 11) and ends after nightfall on Tishrei 2 (Sept. 13)
Hispanic Heritage Month: Oak Park's Scavenger Hunt
A mixture of English and Spanish books celebrating important Hispanic people.
English Language Learner Book Group, part of a series
Enjoy stories, meet new people and practice English in a relaxed and friendly environment. *You* help choose our books!
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.
Estudiantes del idioma inglés
Las clases de la biblioteca con niveles de conversación, principiante, intermedio y avanzado pueden ser una excelente opción para usted.
Libby (Español)
Una enorme colección de e-Magazines, e-Libros y e-Audiolibros. Una gran selección de libros de ficción y colección general para todos.
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!
