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Legislative Coffee Series Begins Jan. 24

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 »

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All in the Family (With a Twist)

Perfect for readers who love layered characters, domestic drama, and narratives that keep you turning pages to uncover the truth.

Online Book Group Recommends - January 2026

A general list of books/movies that came up at the Online Book Group for the discussion of the book North Woods by Daniel Mason

Quirky, lovable girl characters - early chapter books

It's ok to be different! Let's celebrate girls who march to their own drum, with a confident, self-accepting mindset.

Stars of Kansas City

Films starring or created by folks from the Kansas City metro (and Lawrence)!

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I'm allergic to prison-each time I get put in I break out!

A selection of classic movies about daring escapes from prison.

JoCoHistory Blog: Looking Back, Looking Forward

Museum Director Dr. McMurray reflects on a monumental year filled with community connections and previews new exhibits for an exciting 2026.

Kanopy’s New Year’s Resolution Collection

Start 2026 inspired! Kanopy’s New Year’s Resolution collection offers uplifting stories and guides to spark motivation and meaningful goals.

LawDepot Legal Forms

Customizable legal documents, forms and contracts with step-by-step guidance.

Teen Disney Fans

Are you teen who loves Disney but has grown out of the Disney books written for young children?

If You Liked: Heartstopper

You'll enjoy these titles because they have feel-good vibes, queer characters, and themes of figuring out who you are.

Online Teen Book Club, part of a series

Feb 2nd | 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Online Event
Explore new titles and come together monthly to share thoughts, ask questions, and jump into a thrilling story.

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.

Quirky, lovable girl characters - early chapter books

It's ok to be different! Let's celebrate girls who march to their own drum, with a confident, self-accepting mindset.

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!

Sewing Fun for Kids

Jan 28th | 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.

6 by 6 - Talk, Talk, Talk

There are three times more rare words in a book than in normal conversation. The more words your child knows, the easier reading will be!

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.
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