Recognizing Women Who Made History
March is Women’s History Month. Celebrate by discovering powerful stories of the women who shaped American history. Explore a curated collection of titles and events that honor their impact, amplify underrepresented voices and inspire progress toward gender equality. Read our latest blog »
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Special Mail-In Elections for Edgerton, De Soto & Olathe
Learn about the 2026 upcoming Johnson County special elections by mail. Eligible voters get a ballot automatically & must return by March 3.
KCRep for All presents a laugh-out-loud, heartfelt comedy where a “perfect” Latina daughter brings her boyfriend home—and sparks a family showdown about identity, bias and what it means to be American. Don't miss this event »
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One Librarian's Best Books Read in 2025
I know this might seem two months late in the making, but to that I say it's never to late to recommend a good book!
Take the Trip
Lonely Planet offers an array of inspiring travel guidebooks. Need inspiration? Look no further than these titles. Send us a postcard!
Trans Lives
If you have not (knowingly) met a Trans person but are curious about more about their lives, check out these memoirs.
One Cop, One Special Consultant
Take one police officer and one weird person that annoys the heck out of the police officer.
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Democracy, Lived Locally — and Open to You
The Museum’s newest special exhibit, “Everyday Democracy: Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness in Johnson County” is open!
New daily print allowance makes printing easier
Every Johnson County Library cardholder gets up to $1.50 in free printing each day.
Books to Buddy Read with a Friend
February is the month of love, but one type of love is often overlooked during this month's celebrations: the love of a friend. <3
Explore, research, and celebrate Black History
The Library is proud to provide access to African-American History, an online resource provided by Infobase.
Books for older teens and new adults
New Adult books have appeal for a wide age range and feature themes that both teens and adults will relate to.
Online Teen Book Club, part of a series
Explore new titles and come together monthly to share thoughts, ask questions, and jump into a thrilling story.
Teen Social Club, part of a series
Meet new friends, plan exciting events, share favorite books and engage in interesting activities. We’d love to have you! Snacks provided.
Black Teen Romance
February is a time to celebrate Valentine's Day and Black History Month. Here are teen romances written by a Black authors!
Sewing Fun for Kids
Mar 18th | 4:00pm - 5:30pm
In this hands-on, fun, friendly workshop just for kids, we’ll complete a practice project and pick up sewing basics! All materials provided.
Upcoming Event: R.E.A.D. to a Pet
The Reading Education Assistance Dogs (R.E.A.D.) program enhances children’s reading skills by reading to a registered therapy dog or cat.
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.
Taller para pequeñas empresas con Richard Zarate, part of a series
Apr 9th | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Aprenda cómo mantenerse a la vanguardia en el mundo empresarial en constante innovación. Es necesario inscribirse.
Britannica Escolar (Español)
Artículos, diccionarios, recursos multimedia, sitios web y mucho más. Los niveles de escolaridad: primaria y secundaria.