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Unlock your Podcast
In this episode, host Dave Carson introduces Melissa Horak-Hern as the new co-host of the Did you hear? podcast! They dive into our Fall 2019 trimesterly theme for our programs: "Unlocking the Mind." They also reveal all of the amazing podcast episode topics for the next four months!
In this episode, host Dave Carson introduces Melissa Horak-Hern as the new co-host of the Did you hear? podcast! They dive into our Fall 2019 trimesterly theme for our programs: "Unlocking the Mind." They also reveal all of the amazing podcast episode topics for the next four months!
This Week at the Library
Check out what's happening this week at Johnson County Library »
Beginners Night in the MakerSpace, Monday, Aug 19, 6 pm @ Central Resource Library
Music with Mar Tuesday, Aug 20, 10 & 11 am @ Shawnee Library
Now Presenting: Diane Glancy and Peter Mishler Tuesday, Aug 20, 6:30 pm @ Central Resource Library
Emily the Musical August 22-24 @ Central Resource Library
See all of our events »
Check out what's happening this week at Johnson County Library »
Beginners Night in the MakerSpace, Monday, Aug 19, 6 pm @ Central Resource Library
Music with Mar Tuesday, Aug 20, 10 & 11 am @ Shawnee Library
Now Presenting: Diane Glancy and Peter Mishler Tuesday, Aug 20, 6:30 pm @ Central Resource ... Continue »
Teen Events
We've got plenty to keep you entertained and having fun.
Young Adult Literary Council - earn volunteer hours, grab a snack, and meet new people
Table Top Games - bring your favorite game to share or learn a new one at the event
Teen Bullet Journal Club - organize, decorate, and share ideas for your bullet journal
Teen Creative Writing Workshop - join us to hone your writing skills
MakerSpace events - Beginners Night, Clothing Repair Workshop, and more
And there's more! Check our full schedule of teen events »
We've got plenty to keep you entertained and having fun.
Young Adult Literary Council - earn volunteer hours, grab a snack, and meet new people
Table Top Games - bring your favorite game to share or learn a new one at the event
... Continue »
Art at Your Local Library
Enjoy art at your Library with our Exhibitions. At many of our locations, you can see art by local artists and groups on display year-round. Be sure to check out the exhibitions at your local branch.
Here are a few of the exhibitions on display through August 21:
Oak Park: Christy Steinberg and Kris Schmolze
Cedar Roe: Joe Bussell
Shawnee: Larissa Uredi
Gardner: Paige Davis
Enjoy art at your Library with our Exhibitions. At many of our locations, you can see art by local artists and groups on display year-round. Be sure to check out the exhibitions at your local branch.
Here are a few of the exhibitions on display through August 21:
Oak Park: Christy Steinberg and Kris ... Continue »
Movie and Music in the Park - CANCELLED
We apologize, but tonight's movie in the park has been cancelled due to weather.
We apologize, but tonight's movie in the park has been cancelled due to weather.
Throwback Thursday is No Picnic
Oh wait! YES it is! For this Throwback Thursday we offer up a photo of a picnic area in Merriam or Mission circa 1940. Why? It's still summer and that means it's still grilling season!
For even more local history visit jocohistory.org or follow our hashtag on Twitter.
Oh wait! YES it is! For this Throwback Thursday we offer up a photo of a picnic area in Merriam or Mission circa 1940. Why? It's still summer and that means it's still grilling season!
For even more local history visit jocohistory.org or follow our ... Continue »
Meet the Author: Margaret Owen in Conversation with LL McKinney
Registration is not required, but requested for this event. Register online or call 913.826.4600.
Debut author Margaret Owen crafts a powerful saga of vengeance, survival, and sacrifice - perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo and Kendare Blake - in The Merciful Crow.
Join us for a conversation with the author facilitated by L.L. McKinney, local author of the young adult novel A Blade So Black. Books by both authors will be available for purchase through Rainy Day Books at the event.
Margaret Owen was born and raised at the end of the Oregon Trail, and now lives and writes in Seattle, WA, while negotiating a long-term hostage situation with her two monstrous cats. In her free time, she enjoys exploring ill-advised travel destinations and raising money for social justice nonprofits through her illustrations.
Registration is not required, but requested for this event. Register online or call 913.826.4600.
Debut author Margaret Owen crafts a powerful saga of vengeance, survival, and sacrifice - perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo and Kendare Blake - in The Merciful Crow. Continue »
Sean's Top Five for Fall
Our County Librarian Sean Casserley says:
As the weather gets cooler, it’s a great time to get to the Library and learn something new! This fall, we’re “unlocking the mind” with programs, resources and reads that open up new possibilities.
Here are some of my favorites this season:
- Online Language Learning ¿Hablas español? Sprechen sie Deutsch? With your eLibrary Card, you can! I’ve been exploring Mango Languages and Rosetta Stone for more than 70 different languages ranging from Arabic to Yiddish!
- Mind Full or Mindful I’ve been dabbling in meditation, and this program is a great introduction for anyone interested in mindfulness.
- Creative Quest by Questlove Questlove’s curiosity is as well-known as his music, and this book brings together some of his stories and lessons on creativity.
- Unlock Your Creativity with Improv Improv is not just for comedians! We’ve used improv techniques in the workplace to deepen our listening skills, build trust and expand creativity. Kids can get a taste in this interactive workshop for grades K-5.
- Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life by Anne Lamott If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the challenge of writing, Lamott’s book is a welcome guide.
Our County Librarian Sean Casserley says:
As the weather gets cooler, it’s a great time to get to the Library and learn something new! This fall, we’re “unlocking the mind” with programs, resources and reads that open up new possibilities.
Continue »
Here are some of my favorites this season:
Harry and the Potters
What would happen if Harry Potter quit the Quidditch team, stole a time turner, and started a punk rock band with himself from an earlier point in the space-time continuum? The answer is Harry and the Potters. Since 2002, brothers Paul and Joe DeGeorge (Harry Potter, Year 7 and Year 4 respectively) have released 3 full-length albums and played over 800 shows in libraries, rock clubs, art spaces, bookstores, basements, backyards and pizza places all over the world. Their high-energy live show has been legend for over a decade since Pitchfork placed the band in their Best Live Shows of 2005 list, noting: "the greatest rock and roll tour of the year took place this past summer in public libraries across America... the Decemberists wish they could lit-rock like this."
What would happen if Harry Potter quit the Quidditch team, stole a time turner, and started a punk rock band with himself from an earlier point in the space-time continuum? The answer is Harry and the Potters. Since 2002, brothers Paul and Joe DeGeorge (Harry Potter, Year 7 and Year 4 respectively) have released 3 full-length albums and played over 800 shows in libraries, rock clubs, art spaces, bookstores, basements, backyards and pizza places all over the world. Their high-energy live show has been legend for over a decade since Pitchfork placed the band in their Best Live Shows of 2005 list, noting: "the greatest rock and roll tour of the year took place this past summer in public libraries across America... the Decemberists wish... Continue »
Gaming @ the Library
Board games have brought family and friends together for years, and we are now in a golden age of game choices! Join us for enjoyable games, meet new friends and have new adventures. All ages welcome.
- Antioch Library, first Wednesdays, 6 pm »
- Blue Valley Library, second Wednesdays, 6 pm »
- Central Resource Library, third Mondays, 6 pm »
- Monticello Library, third Thursdays, 6 pm »
- Gardner Library, fourth Saturdays, 12 pm »
This Fall you also have three chances to learn The Game of Go, an ancient Chinese strategy game.
Board games have brought family and friends together for years, and we are now in a golden age of game choices! Join us for enjoyable games, meet new friends and have new adventures. All ages welcome. See dates for our Table Top Games and our special series where you can learn The Game of Go. Continue »