This Week at the Library

This week at the Library, you can join us at:

Library OnDemand Available anytime you like

Your doorway into live and archived programs. Arts & Culture, Career & Finance, Community Matters, Writers and more!

Citizenship Civics – Tuesday, Feb. 8, 9:30-11 a.m.

Pass the U.S. naturalization interview and citizenship exam with help from the Library! Our free online classes provide two levels of coursework focused on the English language, American history and civics knowledge. Assistance with the citizenship application is also available. Participants review citizenship study materials, practice listening and responding to citizenship interview questions, access online practice tests and receive guidance throughout the application process.

The Women’s Employment Network – Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2-3 p.m.

The Women’s Employment Network (WEN) helps women earn a brighter future for themselves, their families, and our community. Through their program of individual services tailored to your situation, WEN supports women who are ready to make a change in their professional life. If you feel isolated or frustrated in your job search or are looking for a career change, the WEN program is for you! Kim Barnes, WEN’s Community Engagement Coordinator, will explain how the program can provide you the support you need to achieve your personal and professional goals.

Community Matters Book Club – Thursday, Feb. 10, 6-7 p.m.

Are you looking for spaces to explore identity and the world around us?  This intergenerational book club will provide kids and families a place to read about the unique experiences of diverse characters and historical events. 

Each session, we will provide a book for you to keep, along with an invitation to join us as a family for discussion, questioning, and community building. Copies of the book will be provided to participants who live in Johnson County. Best for parents or guardians, and their children ages 8-12.

Legislative Coffee Series – Saturday, Feb. 12, 10-11 a.m.

Discover what's percolating in the Kansas Legislature. Representatives and Senators with constituents in Johnson County will discuss the new legislative session, followed by Q&A. You bring the questions!

  • Representative Jo Ella Hoye, District 17
  • Representative Mari-Lynn Poskin, District 20
  • Representative Rui Xu, District 25
  • Representative Timothy Johnson, District 38

And much more happening this week »