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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Staff Picks

Catholic Crime Fighters

They pray for those who prey on the innocent (& then arrest them!)

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The Romantics (Classical Poetry)

Some of my favorite classical romantic poets. There are some old geezers on this list, but I promise you they're worth your time.

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National Woodworking Month

Did you know you have access to equipment to cut and engrave wood for FREE in the MakerSpace?!

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War Crimes (& Punishment) a History

War crimes fall into three groups - or four if you include genocide. Read about the history of war crimes with these books.

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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

Enjoy a Poetry Walk anytime this April

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

Online Author Talks: Miranda Cowley Heller

Apr 22nd | 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Online Event

Cowley Heller's narratives are immersive explorations of how choices echo across time — and how love is never simple but always necessary.

Arts & Entertainment

Online Author Talks: Miranda Cowley Heller

Apr 22nd | 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Online Event

Lush Lyricism and Intimate Confessions with Miranda Cowley Heller Award-winning and bestselling author Miranda Cowley Heller takes us on…

Intro to Zines

Apr 22nd | 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Central Resource Library

We’ll cover what zines are, zine-making techniques and brainstorm topics to help you get started on creating your very first zine.

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

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Relax and Unwind

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