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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Non-fiction
Events
Online Resources

Staff Picks

Turmoil within 60 Minutes

Books about the history of 60 Minutes and titles by and about some of the current and former people who have worked on the show.

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If You Liked: Such Charming Liars

These are also thrilling books you won't want to put down.

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Northwest Region Reads: "Maybe Next" May

Here's what the staff of Monticello / DeSoto / Shawnee will read "maybe next". What's on your TBR? Will you add any of these titles?

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Great Novels for Wedding Season (from the NYT)

These books dig into the thrilling, ugly and swoon-worthy drama of a happy couple’s big day.

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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

Intro to Sewing

Jun 10th | 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Blue Valley Library

Whether you’ve never sewn before or want to refresh your skills, this class will teach you the basics of using a sewing machine.

Author Talk with Matt Dinniman

Jun 11th | 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Online Event

Author Dinniman dives into the wildly inventive world of LitRPG, blending dark humor, high stakes and unforgettable characters.

Science Fiction

Online English Language Conversations, part of a series

Jun 15th | 6:30pm - 7:45pm

Online Event

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Build confidence using English in a friendly, supportive setting designed to practice speaking, listening and everyday communication.

Language Learners

Resume Workshop, part of a series

Jun 16th | 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Central Resource Library

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

Career and Finance

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

Online English Language ConversationsOnline English Language Conversations, part of a seriesSeries

Resume WorkshopResume Workshop, part of a seriesSeries

Online Resources

Learn Something or Solve a Problem

Relax and Unwind

Online English Language Conversations, part of a series

Resume Workshop, part of a series