100 Years of Celebrating Stories
Black History Month marks its 100th anniversary this February, celebrating and sharing the stories of Black Americans past and present. Read and discover how the tradition began and why it still matters.
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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.
Join us for the Legislative Coffee Series
Join state senators and representatives serving Johnson County as they discuss the new legislative session, followed by a Q&A. You bring the questions, we’ll bring the coffee and doughnuts. All Kansas legislators with Johnson County constituents are invited to participate in this series and so are you! See all dates, times and locations »
Questions? We're here for you.
Wuthering Heights
Before you see the new movie, read the original text, remixes, prequels, sequels and other versions created over the years.
No Thanks, Romance
Books for teen readers, that feature aromantic and/or asexual characters, authors, or information about being aro/ace.
JoCoLibrary UnCovered: Collection Deep Dives - Momoirs
"Momoirs," are essays, autobiographies, and social commentary written by women about their experiences and perspectives of motherhood.
Johnson County Library Staff's Most Anticipated: 2026
What are Library staff most looking forward to reading and watching this coming year? Check out this list to find out!
Stay Up to Date with the Library
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Explore, research, and celebrate Black History
The Library is proud to provide access to African-American History, an online resource provided by Infobase.
Mango Languages
Self-paced conversational language-learning for more than 70 different languages including ASL and specialty culture courses.
Craft and Chat, part of a series
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.
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!
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.
Swifties: attend our It's a Love Story events
Celebrate Valentine's Day, journaling, crafting, sourdough baking, and even economics with us this Spring.
Gothic Reads for Teens
Odd characters, unsettling narratives, and atmospheric settings are abundant in these gothic fiction books for teens!
Realistic Fiction for Early Chapter Book Readers
These Early Chapter books will engage newly independent readers interested in reading stories that reflect the world around them.
Staff Pick: The Millicent Quibb School... by Kate McKinnon
Our librarian Chris says Kate McKinnon's book is "marvelous" and "highly recommended."
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.
Introduction to the Library’s Youth Collection
Do you get lost in the Kids sections of our Libraries? What do “E” and "EP" and “J” even mean, and which one is best for you and your child?
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.
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.
Britannica Moderna (Español)
Miles de artículos, imágenes, mapas, diccionarios otros materiales de consulta — para sus investigaciones.