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Library Lets Loose Music Lineup Amazes!
Join us for the Johnson County Library Foundation's annual celebration, Library Lets Loose! Why? The music alone is reason enough!
Library Lets Loose!
Saturday, Sept. 29
6 - 10 pm
Central Resource Library
Cocktail attire $75 ticket price* *$50 for Teachers, Educators and Librarians
This festive fundraiser features a fun evening of unique and creative experiences, tasty local libations, scrumptious food and drink pairings - and local music, artists and creators! Tickets and sponsorships are available now. Contact 913-826-4740 for more information. See you there!
Join us for the Johnson County Library Foundation's annual celebration, Library Lets Loose! Why? The music alone is reason enough!
Library Lets Loose!
Saturday, Sept. 29
6 - 10 pm
Central Resource Library
Cocktail attire $75 ticket price* *$50 for Teachers, Educators and Librarians
This festive fundraiser features a fun evening of unique and creative experiences, tasty local libations, scrumptious food and drink pairings - and local music, artists and creators! Tickets and ... Continue »
The Library Lets Loose is a party!
“Library Lets Loose is not your typical sit down dinner kind of fundraiser. It’s a choose your own adventure kind of event!” ~Stephanie Stollsteimer, Johnson County Library Foundation.
Stephanie Neu joins Stephanie Stollsteimer to let you know Library Lets Loose is a party! We can barely contain our excitement!!! Join us and honorary hosts, Valerie and Charley Vogt, for the Johnson County Library Foundation's annual celebration!
Library Lets Loose!
Saturday, Sept. 29
6 - 10 pm
Central Resource Library
Cocktail attire $75 ticket price*
*$50 for Teachers, Educators and Librarians
This festive fundraiser features a fun evening of unique and creative experiences, tasty local libations, scrumptious food and drink pairings - and local music, artists and creators! Tickets and sponsorships are available now. Contact 913-826-4740 for more information. See you there!
“Library Lets Loose is not your typical sit down dinner kind of fundraiser. It’s a choose your own adventure kind of event!” ~Stephanie Stollsteimer, Johnson County Library Foundation.
Stephanie Neu joins Stephanie Stollsteimer to let you know Library Lets Loose is a party! We can barely contain our excitement!!! Join us and honorary hosts, Valerie and Charley Vogt, for the Johnson County Library Foundation's annual celebration!
Library Lets Loose!
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Saturday, Sept. 29
6 - 10 pm
Central
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Look and Listen! MacKenzie Reed
Here are some great photos of MacKenzie Reed performing live at the Leawood Pioneer Library.
Her magnificent performance can be heard on our podcast: Did you hear? Ep. 11: MACKENZIE REED
Here are some great photos of MacKenzie Reed performing live at the Leawood Pioneer Library.
Her magnificent performance can be heard on our podcast: Did you hear? Ep. 11: MACKENZIE REED
This Week at the Library
This week at the Library, join us for an American Girl Book Club, get helpful strategies for developing your professional networking skills, learn valuable tips for managing technology with your kids, meet up with your friends at Table Top game night and join us for a presentation by No Divide KC featuring local artists representing multiple facets of our metro community.
American Girl Book Club Monday, Sept. 17, 6:30 - 7:30 pm @ Shawnee
Networking for Professional Success Tuesday, Sept. 18, 6:00 - 7:30 pm @ Blue Valley
Science Cafe - Parenting in a Tech-Saturated World Tuesday, Sept. 18, 6:30 - 7:30 pm @ Lackman
Meet the Author: Joshua Mohr Wednesday, Sept. 19, 6:30 - 7:30 pm @ Central
Table Top Game Night Thursday, Sept. 20, 6:00 - 7:45 pm @ Monticello
Art Views: Creativity and Culture in Kansas City Minority Communities Thursday, Sept. 20, 6:30 - 8:00 pm @ Blue Valley
There's much more happening this week at the Library, so check out our full schedule of events!
This week at the Library, join us for an American Girl Book Club, get helpful strategies for developing your professional networking skills, learn valuable tips for managing technology with your kids, meet up with your friends at Table Top game night and join us for a presentation by No Divide KC featuring local artists representing multiple facets of our metro community.
American Girl Book Club Monday, Sept. 17, 6:30 - 7:30 pm @ Shawnee
Did you hear about our American Girl Book Club?
Youth Services Librarian Michelle Ranney talks about our American Girls Book Club!
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Mondays on these dates:
Sept 17 - The Jazzman's Trumpet – A Kit Mystery
October 15 - Danger in Paris – A Samantha Mystery
November 19 - The Lady's Slipper - A Melody Mystery
Shawnee Library Meeting Room
American girls love to read, and this Book Club helps American girls read more. American Girl offers many character stories exploring historical perspectives from a girl's point of view. Join this group to read and craft with your American Girl. Borrow a special copy of the book from the Youth Services desk. Ages 8-12.
Youth Services Librarian Michelle Ranney talks about our American Girls Book Club!
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
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Mondays on these dates:
Sept 17 - The Jazzman's Trumpet – A Kit Mystery
October 15 - Danger in Paris – A Samantha Mystery
November 19 - The Lady's Slipper - A Melody Mystery
Shawnee Library Meeting Room
Library Lets Loose: You're Invited!
Join us and honorary hosts, Valerie and Charley Vogt, for the Johnson County Library Foundation's annual celebration, Library Lets Loose!
Saturday, Sept. 29
6 - 10 pm
Central Resource Library
Cocktail attire
$75 ticket price*
*$50 for Teachers, Educators and Librarians
This festive fundraiser features a fun evening of unique and creative experiences, tasty local libations, scrumptious food and drink pairings - and local music, artists and creators!
Tickets and sponsorships are available now. Contact 913-826-4740 for more information. See you there!
Join us and honorary hosts, Valerie and Charley Vogt, for the Johnson County Library Foundation's annual celebration, Library Lets Loose!
Saturday, Sept. 29
6 - 10 pm
Central Resource Library
Cocktail attire
$75 ticket price*
*$50 for Teachers, Educators and Librarians
This festive fundraiser features a fun evening of unique and creative experiences, tasty local libations, scrumptious food and drink pairings - and local music, artists and creators!
Tickets and sponsorships... Continue »
Tonight: Get Hoppin' with Poppins!Movie in the Park: Mary Poppins
Grab a blanket, pack a picnic and get your music on with some of the greatest musical films from your childhood. September 14th's Movie in the Park is showing at two locations: Electric Park in Lenexa and Cornerstone Park in Gardner.
At Electric Park, festivities begin at 5:30 pm. Movie begins at dusk.
At Cornerstone Park, festivities begin at 6 pm. Movie begins at dusk.
Join us for all our Movie in the Park events this summer!
Grab a blanket, pack a picnic and get your music on with some of the greatest musical films from your childhood. September 14th's Movie in the Park is showing at two locations: Electric Park in Lenexa and Cornerstone Park in Gardner.
At Electric Park, festivities begin at 5:30 pm. Movie begins at dusk.
At Cornerstone Park, festivities begin at 6 pm. Movie begins at dusk.
Join us for all our... Continue »
Have you read the news?
Dear News “Enthusiasts,”
Here’s your kicker: September is Library Card sign-up month! And, newsflash, it’s September!
But what does that card get you? How about unlimited access to the news of the world! You need to know what’s being exported from New Dehli and who's marching into in New Orleans. Human interest stories, editorials, investigative reporting, even the fluffiest of candy floss fluff. You want it all! You crave copy. Paper. Digital. It doesn’t matter. Let’s face it, you care about what’s “above the fold” as much as what’s considered “above board.”
Some call you the “J” word … “Junkie.” A “News Junkie” that is. We will never call you that! You are a "News Enthusiast!" The Library is your refuge. We love you! We accept your habit. In fact, we’ve got you’re next fix. You might even say, we encourage your so called affliction.
Your Library Card gives you access to:
- The New York Times
- The Kansas City Star
- World News
- Regional Newspapers
- Kansas City Business Journal
- Wall Street Journal
- Magazines, Journals and other Newspapers
Fake News? Fact Checking? We’ve got the data:
Dear News “Enthusiasts,”
Here’s your kicker: September is Library Card sign-up month! And, newsflash, it’s September!
But what does that card get you? How about unlimited access to the news of the world! You need to know what’s being exported from New Dehli and who's marching into in New Orleans. Human interest stories, editorials, investigative reporting, even the fluffiest of candy floss fluff. You want it all! You crave copy. Paper. Digital. It doesn’t matter. Let’s face it, you care about what’s “above the fold” as much as what’s considered “above board.”
Some call you the “J” word … “Junkie.” A “News Junkie” that is. We will never call... Continue »
Throwback Thursday! High School Yearbook Covers: 1938 - 1989
Here's another dose of Johnson County's past. Enjoy this slideshow of old yearbook covers. This is part 1. There will be more! This collection features high school yearbooks from Shawnee Mission East, Shawnee Mission Northwest, Shawnee Mission South, Shawnee Mission North and Shawnee Mission Horizons. Discover the story behind these images and details at jocohistory.org It's your place for Johnson County, Kansas History! Follow our hashtag on Twitter.
Here's another dose of Johnson County's past. Enjoy this slideshow of old yearbook covers. This is part 1. There will be more! This collection features high school yearbooks from Shawnee Mission East, Shawnee Mission Northwest, Shawnee Mission South, Shawnee Mission North and Shawnee Mission Horizons. Discover the story behind these images and details at jocohistory.org It's your place for Johnson County, Kansas History! Follow our hashtag on Twitter.
Meet the Author: Joshua Mohr
Best-selling author Joshua Mohr visits Johnson County Library for several dates and events!
Book Discussion with Joshua Mohr Weds Sept 12, 9 am @ Blue Valley Library
Teen Writing Workshop with Joshua Mohr Weds Sept 12, 3 pm @ Central Resource Library
Book Discussion with Joshua Mohr Thurs Sept 13, 1 pm @ Antioch Library
Authentic Memoir Writing Workshop Sat, Sept 15, 1pm @ Antioch Library
Book Discussion with Joshua Mohr Weds Sept 19, 11 am @ Gardner Library
Meet the Author: Joshua Mohr Weds, Sept 19, 6:30 pm @ Central Resource Library
Best-selling author Joshua Mohr visits Johnson County Library for several dates and events!
Book Discussion with Joshua Mohr Weds Sept 12, 9 am @ Blue Valley Library
Teen Writing Workshop with Joshua Mohr Weds Sept 12, 3 pm @ Central Resource Library
Book Discussion with Joshua Mohr Thurs Sept 13, 1 pm @ Antioch Library
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