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. 

My Ideal Bookshelf

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

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).

If You Liked: Project Hail Mary

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

Volunteers Recommend Audiobooks & Movies

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

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

4th Friday Open Mic, part of a series

Bring your poems, short stories, essays and excerpts to share, or come just to listen.

2026 Genealogy Day Open House and Resource Fair

Mar 28th | 9:00am - 4:00pm
This free daylong event offers something for everyone, from beginners just starting to seasoned researchers refining their skills.

Swiftie Crafternoon

Mar 28th | 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Join us for a creative afternoon inspired by all things Taylor Swift. Make friendship bracelets, decorate a custom tote bag, & more!

Creating a Skills-Based Resume

Mar 30th | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Learn how to focus on your abilities and accomplishments rather than your chronological work history. Ideal for those new to the workforce!

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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