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Voter Registration
Do you have questions about the upcoming election? The Johnson County League of Women Voters will be on hand to register new voters, help registered voters update your names and addresses, distribute absentee ballot applications and answer your general voting questions. See the schedule »
Oak Park Library's READ Poster Winner
Each of our locations draws a name from the pool of kids who participated in Summer Reading to win a READ poster photoshoot. Here is Oak Park Library's winner! You can enjoy the adorable-ness of current and past READ poster winners at each of our Libraries.
Oak Park Library hosts Español a la Carta, ELL Conversation Group, and more »
Throwback Thursday! Johnson County Stores: 1875 - 1915
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.
Homework Help
As the school year kicks off, grab a power-up from our Homework Help Coaches or online Homework Help with Brainfuse »
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 »
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
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.
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.