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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Poetry Festival
Apr 4th | 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Celebrate the beauty and power of words at this storytelling event, part of our monthlong celebration of National Poetry Month!
Whether you’re into bike flair, alterations, risograph printing, 3D printing, CNC routing, embroidery, zines—or some other crafty pursuit—the MakerSpace has events to help you learn new skills and make whatever your heart desires. »
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Crime Never Takes a Holiday: St Patrick's Day
A selection of crime stories set on and around the celebration of St Patrick's Day.
Waiting on Theo of Golden?
Maybe try one of these similar reads while you move up the hold line...
Chaotic Movies
Craving chaos? These movies may invite stress and overwhelm. Enjoy!
Listen Up! 2026 Audie Awards Winners and Finalists
The Audie Awards is the premier awards program in the United States recognizing distinction in audiobooks and spoken-word entertainment.
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New Maker Kits: Pocket Operator Mini synthesizers
If you are a musician or are looking to learn more about synthesizers, our three new Pocket Operator kits are right up your alley! What’s…
Kansas Poetry
The Kansas 250 Bookshelf was created by the State Library of Kansas in conjunction with America 250.
Women's Studies Archive
Documents presenting roles, experiences and achievements of women in 19th and 20th century society.
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!
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.
Are You Bready For It? An Intro into Sour Dough
Apr 27th | 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Join us as we enter our Taylor-Swift-inspired 'bread era.' Come to the library for a hands-on introduction to sourdough baking!
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.
Storytime Anytime, Anywhere: Springtime
For parents, caregivers, or teachers looking to create a storytime experience at home or in the classroom.
Women Through History for Kids
A selection of biographies about women who changed the world.
Who Runs the World? Girls!
Check out these diverse stories (for middle-grade readers) of brave, fierce, powerful girls and women of the past and present.
Inclusive Storytime: Step into Pete's Shoes
Apr 18th | 2:00pm - 3:30pm
These events have stations with read-alouds, audiobooks, sensory play and art. Children & caregivers can engage at their own pace.
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.