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Library and Corrections Partnership Featured in Podcast
A recent episode of Johnson County's JoCo on the Go podcast features the Library's incarcerated services librarian, Melody Kinnamon, in a discussion of a creative writing program for Department of Corrections clients. Kinnamon is joined by:
- Jorge Gaona: volunteer and programs coordinator, Department of Corrections
- Ronda Miller: poet, author, life coach and creative writing facilitator
- Katelyn Rauckman: social worker with NCircle, a local nonprofit organization that supports the College of Trades program
Check out the podcast to hear more about the program and its goals and benefits!
Old Yearbooks Tell So Many Stories
Shawnee Mission Yearbooks
It’s another grand Throwback Thursday where we encourage you to time travel through Johnson County's history. JoCoHistory is a collaborative presentation of history from the Johnson County Museum, Johnson County Library and many JoCoHistory partners. Explore historical photographs and documents about the people, places and organizations of Johnson County, Kansas, from the 19th century to the present.
About this collection: Shawnee Mission Rural High School published its first yearbook, The Indian, in 1923. As Johnson County's population increased, the district opened more high schools, each with its own yearbook. This collection contains many of those annuals.
Titles and schools, by order of first publication:
- Indian - Shawnee Mission Rural High School, later Shawnee Mission High School, later Shawnee Mission North
- Hauberk - Shawnee Mission East
- Saga - Shawnee Mission West
- Heritage - Shawnee Mission South
- Lair - Shawnee Mission Northwest
- Horizon(s) - Alternative Education Program, later Horizons
Back to School: Everything You Need to Know in 20 Minutes!
NEXT MONTH:
In September we are so excited to bring you the Library Lowdown Quiz Showdown! We have a couple puzzles for you so you can play along:
THIS MONTH:
Are the kids headed Back to School? We have resource for them, for the little ones who aren't quite old enough yet, for you and for anyone who just wants to learn something new! We bring in the experts with the super Librarian knowledge and skills to give you and yours an advantage. We focus on eResources, and Kids and Teens resources.
It's the Back to school episode. It's everything you need to know in 20 minutes!
Interesting Historical Interviews
It’s another grand Throwback Thursday where we encourage you to time travel through Johnson County's history. JoCoHistory is a collaborative presentation of history from the Johnson County Museum, Johnson County Library and many JoCoHistory partners. Explore historical photographs and documents about the people, places and organizations of Johnson County, Kansas, from the 19th century to the present.
Collection spotlight: Johnson County Museum Oral Histories
About this collection: The Museum conducts oral history interviews with local residents in an effort to capture firsthand accounts and stories from the past. The interviews are project-oriented and focus on specific themes related to Johnson County's history.
Themes include:
- Agriculture
- All-Electric House
- Bicentennial Collection
- Citizen Soldiers on the Prairie: The Story of the Sunflower Army Ammunition Plant Exhibit
- Civil Rights and Fair Housing
- Coming of Age in Johnson County: 1960-1976 Exhibit
- Education
- Home Building
- Johnson County Communities
- New Immigrants and the American Dream Exhibit
- Politics
- Shawnee Family Stories
- Suburban Bliss: The Political Cartoons of Bob Bliss Exhibit
- To Serve and Protect Exhibit
- White Haven Motor Lodge
Back to School: Everything You Need to Know in 20 Minutes!
NEXT MONTH:
In September we are so excited to bring you the Library Lowdown Quiz Showdown! We have a couple puzzles for you so you can play along:
THIS MONTH:
Are the kids headed Back to School? We have resource for them, for the little ones who aren't quite old enough yet, for you and for anyone who just wants to learn something new! We bring in the experts with the super Librarian knowledge and skills to give you and yours an advantage. We focus on eResources, and Kids and Teens resources.
It's the Back to school episode. It's everything you need to know in 20 minutes!
Join a Book Group!
At the Library, we know the only thing as enjoyable as a good book is talking about it!
We've got online and in-person book groups this Fall! Check out what we're reading and talking about »
You can also join us for our Winter Book Buzz Book Party! Find out the most anticipated titles coming your way on Facebook Live, Oct. 27 at 7 p.m. »