Calling All Writers: The 2025 Writers Conference is Here!
Thursday Oct. 16 through Saturday Oct. 18 at Central Resource Library
Immerse yourself in sessions on the craft of writing, take part in thought-provoking book discussions, and connect with fellow writers in a vibrant, creative atmosphere. It's the 10th anniversary of the Writers Conference! »
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What's Happening at the Library
National Friends of the Library Week
Happy National Friends of Libraries Week! We invite you to join the Friends and become a supporter of the Library if you are not already member. Also, checkout the winners of the 2025 Bookmark Contest. »
Questions? We're here for you.
Most Checked-Out Titles of Summer 2025
Curious what other people were reading this past summer? See the most popular picks for adults, teens, and kids.
Horror Anthologies
Read a little or a lot with these horror fiction short story collections.
Gargoyles, Ghouls, and Other Ghostly Things
Welcome to my spooky-season reading list!
Different and Able: A Resource List
Books for those who want to better understand what it's like to move through this world as a differently abled person.
Stay Up to Date with the Library
The Open Book is the source for the latest and greatest news, events, and updates from JoCoLibrary -- all free and delivered monthly straight to your inbox.
The New York Times
Up-to-date reporting and interactive storytelling on NYTimes.com.
Brainfuse Adult Learning Center
Study resources and live tutoring for high school equivalency, U.S. citizenship, Microsoft Office help, career exploration and more.
October Third - National 'Mean Girls' Day
Celebrate the film, friendship, feminism and all things totally fetch in honor of when Aaron Samuels talked to Cady Heron for the first time
elementia Submissions Now Open
elementia accepts poetry, fiction, nonfiction, graphic stories, photography and illustrations. Bring us your visions; share your legacy.
Teen Social Club, part of a series
Meet new friends, plan exciting events, recommend awesome books and engage in interesting activities. We’d love to have you! Snacks provided
Fourth Wing: Just the Vibes
Waiting for the 4th book in the Empyrean series? Pass the time with titles that match the vibes of Basgiath, dragon riding, and rebellion.
Teen Writing Workshop
Oct 28th | 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teens ages 12-16 are invited to this one-hour collaborative writing workshop. Come for prompts, activities and plenty of encouragement!
Intergenerational Friendships in Cinema
Representations of friendships between different generations in movies.
The World Almanac for Kids
One-stop resource for middle school student reports and research, plus teacher resources.
Youth titles by Latinx Authors
Books featured in 2025 Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month Battle of the Books at Leawood Pioneer Branch.
Welcome to the MakerSpace
Oct 22nd | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Maker staff will lead a guided tour, offer live demonstrations & inspire your next project. No experience needed, just bring your curiosity!
Bilingual Storytime / Hora de Cuentos, part of a series
Oct 24th | 9:30am - 10:00am
Toda la familia podrá disfrutar tanto en inglés como en otros idiomas: historias, canciones, y juegos de manos y dedos con los niños.
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)
ArtÃculos, diccionarios, recursos multimedia, sitios web y mucho más. Los niveles de escolaridad: primaria y secundaria.
Britannica Moderna (Español)
Miles de artÃculos, imágenes, mapas, diccionarios otros materiales de consulta — para sus investigaciones.