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.

In the Catalog
Fiction
Non-fiction
Events
Online Resources

Staff Picks

My Ideal Bookshelf

Scifi/fantasy adventures, steamy page-turners, happy endings, and queer characters. Escape into some of my favorites!

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You Read What as a Kid? A Gen X Reading List

A selection of books I and many other voracious Generation X readers picked up a tad too early (but still loved).

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If You Liked: Project Hail Mary

Hey Siri, play 'Champagne Supernova' by Oasis on Spotify!

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Volunteers Recommend Audiobooks & Movies

Check out this list for diverse recommendations of stories for your ears and your eyes!

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More Staff Picks

Drama DVDs

Stream Movies

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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

Creating a Skills-Based Resume

Mar 30th | 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Resource Library

Learn how to focus on your abilities and accomplishments rather than your chronological work history. Ideal for those new to the workforce!

Workforce Partnership Job Fair!

Mar 31st | 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Resource Library

Looking for employment? Connect directly with employers, explore career options and make a strong impression at this job fair.

Poetry Walk

Apr 1st - Apr 30th | All day

Strang Park

Experience a Walk & Read that brings poetry and art together in the open air. Each stop along the path features a poem paired with artwork.

Arts & Entertainment

Craft and Ride

Apr 1st | 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Lenexa City Center Library

Learn how to create bike flair and DIY accessories. After each workshop, we’ll head out on a short group ride to flaunt your stylish bike!

MakerSpace

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

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