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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Events
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Staff Picks

Chinese Zodiac Book Pairing

Enjoy this eclectic list of books featuring your zodiac animal starting with the Year of the Horse (2026) and following in order!

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My Ideal Bookshelf

My favorite books, from haunting dystopias to magical realism and sweeping fantasy sagas, a touch of romance, and historical fiction.

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County Librarian Reads Summer 2026

Titles recommended by Tricia Suellentrop, County Librarian Summer 2026.

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Movies Set During the Winter Olympics

A selection of movies and documentaries set during the Winter Olympics.

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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

Legislative Coffee Series - Gardner

Feb 21st | 10:00am - 11:00am

Gardner Library

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

Creating a Skills-Based Resume

Feb 23rd | 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!

Online Author Talks: Tom D. Crouch

Feb 24th | 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Online Event

Join the Smithsonian curator emeritus as he delves into the fascinating story behind the founding of the Smithsonian Institution.

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Riso Printing Extravaganza

Feb 25th | 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Central Resource Library

This beginner-friendly workshop introduces the basics of Risograph printing: paper selection, file setup, ink layering and troubleshooting.

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More Events for Adults

Online Resources

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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

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Relax and Unwind

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