Johnson County Library is pleased to announce that Rachel Flaster has won our writing contest on the theme Color Our World with her piece "Green." Rachel Flaster is an attorney who lives in Kansas City. Her nine-to-five is conducting legal research and drafting appellate opinions. Her five-to-nine is reading and writing mysteries. Green We…
National Friends of Libraries Week Spotlights Volunteers and Bookmark Contest
From Oct. 19 to 25, the 20th annual National Friends of Libraries Week celebrates volunteers who support public libraries.
Halloween projects come to life at the MakerSpace
As Halloween approaches, the Black & Veatch MakerSpace at Johnson County Library is the perfect place to bring your creative ideas to life. Patrons use the space to sew costumes, 3D print accessories and build spooky props and decorations with guidance from expert staff and access to professional-grade tools. Located inside Central Resource Library (9875…
Workshops and resources help local entrepreneurs
Every business begins as something small. A sketch on a napkin. A thought in the shower. At first, an idea can feel fragile: tiny, untested, unsure how it will stand in a crowded market. But with the right support, it grows stronger, gains momentum and one day it isn’t small at all. It’s unstoppable. For…
The Library can help you reach your career goals
We’ve all faced moments of uncertainty about what comes next. Maybe you’re searching for your first job, eyeing a promotion or considering a career change. No matter the situation, your next step doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. Johnson County Library has resources to help you move forward with confidence. As eResource Collection Specialist Samantha Chinn…
Banned Books Week Stands for Your Right to Read
Banned Books Week runs this year from Oct. 5-11 and highlights growing national conversations around book access and reading rights. Since 1982, thousands of titles have faced challenges. In 2024 alone, the American Library Association (ALA) recorded attempts to remove 2,452 unique titles — the third-highest total since tracking began in 1990, and far above…
Get a Library Card During National Library Card Sign-Up Month
More than 223,000 people in Johnson County already have a Johnson County Library card. For some, it means their kids always have a new stack of bedtime stories. For others, it’s free test prep that helped land a better job or streaming movies on a Friday night without another subscription fee. A library card may…
“Color Our World” Writing Contest Winner: Abigail Knutson
Johnson County Library is pleased to announce that Abigail Knutson has won our writing contest on the theme Color Our World with her piece "Lilac Season." Abigail Knutson loves warm sourdough and black coffee and can usually be found reading, writing, homeschooling, and geeking out over Austen, Lewis, and Tolstoy. She writes on Substack at…
Johnson County Library partners with Johnson County Post for 2025 candidate forum
As Election Day approaches on Nov. 4, Johnson County voters will have the chance to hear directly from local candidates at a series of public forums hosted by the Johnson County Post. Several forums will take place at Johnson County Library branches, continuing a partnership that promotes civic engagement. Over 12 evenings in September and…
Fall 2025 Guide Available Now
The Fall 2025 Guide is here, and it’s brimming with ideas to make the most of the season. Available at all 14 Johnson County Library locations, it’s your go-to resource for programs, events, service highlights, branch news and updates from the Friends of Johnson County Library and Johnson County Library Foundation. From September through December…
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