Your Library: What Changed in 2025 and What Comes NextÂ
From joyful moments in 2025 to new services and spaces ahead, see how Johnson County Library grew, connected and is planning for a more welcoming 2026 »
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Holiday Survival Guide Week 6: Endings and Beginnings
With a new year beginning, try these titles to gain some perspective, experience something new, and find hope in starting over.
I Want my Music Television!
By the end of this year, MTV’s remaining 24-hour music channels will shut down globally, ending an era in pop culture history.
Cozy Up with a Winter Romance
'Tis the season for hot cocoa, fuzzy socks, and cuddling up by the fire. Add these uncommon romance books to the equation for a warm winter!
Midwest True Crime
It's not all fields of corn and hometown country fairs. Check out these true crime books with Midwest ties.
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.
JoCoHistory Blog: A 1950s Homemade Christmas
A nostalgic look at 1950s homemade Christmas traditions—handcrafted décor, family creativity and the charm of a DIY holiday season. Read on!
Kansas City Star Image Edition
Full-page images of The Kansas City Star newspaper plus select subscriber-only content.
2025 Top JoCoLibrary Adult Checkouts
Curious what the most checked-out items of the year are? See the JoCoLibrary winners for Fiction, Nonfiction, Graphic novels & DVDs.
Understanding the FAFSA, Scholarships & Financial Aid Offers
Jan 29th | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Online Event
Get the scoop on the FAFSA, scholarship processes and financial aid offers from JCC Financial Aid.
Mental Health Awareness for Teens
Memoirs, self-help books and works of fiction can shine a light on mental illness and help us all feel less alone.
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 Non-fiction: Race
Race Project KC's recommendations for books exploring race issues in the United States.
Mary Lee’s (& her toddler’s!) Favorite Board Books from 2025
Here are our favorite board books we read this past year - when we could sit still long enough for one!
Craft and Create: Crafts for Kids
Get inspiration for your summertime crafting with kiddos!
The World Almanac for Kids
One-stop resource for middle school student reports and research, plus teacher resources.
Kanopy Kids
Curated collection of kids' videos including animated storybooks, inspirational tales, education programs and more.
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)
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.