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. 

JCL Likes - Mystery: Private Detectives

Enjoy these picks featuring private detectives.

Mysteries That Are More Than Twisty Plots

These books feature complex and compelling characters who are try to solve a crime amidst their everyday life.

For Fans of Louise Penny

Readers looking for their next favorite mystery will find something new on this list!

F.I.R.E. (Financial Independence Retire Early)

These books will educate you on how to gain financial independence so that you can retire early.

Stream Movies

Kanopy

Kanopy

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

Libby

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

Fiction

Available now

Dragons, Spaceships and Killer Clowns

Dragons, Spaceships and Killer Clowns

Period Costumes, Dickens and Detectives

Period Costumes, Dickens and Detectives

Spanish and Other World Languages

Upcoming Events

Resume Workshop, part of a series

We’ll assist you with developing a personalized job search strategy, mastering interview techniques and learning techniques to land a job.

Talent Support Network Job Club, part of a series

Explore new career paths, sharpen your professional edge and learn to navigate today’s job market in this empowering career-focused club.

Interview Success Workshop, part of a series

Preparing for a big interview? New to the job search and want to brush up on interviewing skills? Join this interactive workshop!

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

MakerSpace Now Open Mondays

The MakerSpace is now open all day on Mondays for public use! This marks the final expansion of hours to pre-pandemic levels.

Udemy

Thousands of on-demand video courses taught by world-class instructors.

Universal Class

Online classes taught by expert instructors at your own pace.

Consumer Reports

ConsumerReports.org product ratings, recommendations and buying guides.

Relax and Unwind

Kanopy

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

Naxos Music Library Jazz

Music from a mix of legends and contemporary jazz musicians. Unlimited streaming.

Flipster

Curated selection of popular newsstand magazines. Unlimited access, no checkouts required.

Johnson County Post

Local news covering schools, government, business, events and more in Johnson County.
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