Adults

Stories that speak to where you are now. Resources that inspire your next step.

Dive into fresh and popular fiction and nonfiction, stream audiobooks and cinema, find answers through research and discover something new along the way.

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Staff Picks

PG-13 family-friendly movies from the 90's

Are looking to share your favorite childhood movies with your older children? Take a look at these nostalgic suggestions.

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Will Trent Series - In Order

If you like ABC's "Will Trent," follow along in the book series that inspired the show, written by Karin Slaughter.

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Books mentioned in 'The Correspondent' by Virginia Evans

'The Correspondent' by Virginia Evans is a book written for readers... and many novels are mentioned throughout the novel.

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Counting down to Bridgerton? Spill the Tea, Dearest Reader

Step into a world of ballrooms, bold heroines, and deliciously whispered scandal.

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More Staff Picks

Drama DVDs

Stream Movies

Online Resource

Kanopy

Film festival favorites, award-winning documentaries, indie and classic movies, world cinema, shorts and series.

Audiobooks & eAudiobooks

Online Resource

Libby

Our largest collection of eBooks, eAudiobooks and eMagazines for all ages.

If you don't laugh, you'll cry: Biographical Humor

Fiction

Available now

Dragons, Spaceships and Killer Clowns

Period Costumes, Dickens and Detectives

Non-fiction

Spanish and Other World Languages

Upcoming Events

Learn to Make Alterations

Jan 28th | 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Corinth Library

Learn about simple alterations and fit and alter a piece of clothing you bring with you. Recommended for experienced sewists.

MakerSpace

Craft and Chat, part of a series

Jan 29th | 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Resource Library

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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.

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.

Career and Finance

Legislative Coffee Series - Merriam Plaza

Jan 31st | 10:00am - 11:00am

Merriam Plaza Library

Join state senators and representatives serving Johnson County as they discuss the new legislative session, followed by a Q&A.

More Events for Adults

Online Resources

Life is busy, and every moment is precious. We understand you -- and with a Johnson County Library eCard, you can bring the Library to you, 24/7/365. Learn how to make the most of your hard-earned money with our business and finance resources. Explore new ideas by learning a new language or starting a new career. Stream world-class entertainment for free with Kanopy and IndieFlix. All this and so much more, all free to access with a Library card.

Johnson County Library eCard: Always Here For You!

Our eCard grants you immediate access to our eLibrary and many of our online resources. All Johnson County residents are eligible!

Learn Something or Solve a Problem

Service

Relax and Unwind

Online Resource

Adults

Stream Movies

Kanopy

Fiction

Dragons, Spaceships and Killer Clowns

Period Costumes, Dickens and Detectives

Non-fiction

Spanish and Other World Languages

Upcoming Events

Craft and ChatCraft and Chat, part of a seriesSeries

Online Resources

Learn Something or Solve a Problem

Relax and Unwind

Craft and Chat, part of a series