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!

Juneteenth Walk and Read June 19 – June 30, All Day

Johnson County Library will be posting a Walk and Read in honor of Juneteenth at the Johnson County Square. The stories posted for this special event will be Opal Lee and What It Means to Be Free by Alice Faye Duncan and Change Sings by Amanda Gorman.

Interviewing is Like Dating Tuesday, June 21, 10 a.m. – noon

When finding a new job, it is important to make sure that you are a good fit for the company AND that the company is a good fit for you. There are strategies to figuring out whether or not a new job or position is right for you. This interactive workshop will help you find a workplace culture that is a good fit.

Creating Powerful Resumes and Cover Letters Thursday, June 23, 2 – 3:30 p.m.

Learn tips and techniques for writing successful resumes and cover letters from a multi-certified resume writer, career and personal branding coach. Topics covered by Karen Silins, of A+ Career & Resume include: why targeted resumes are a must; applicant tracking systems; utilizing graphics; crafting standout bullet points; pdf vs. Microsoft Word; the importance of cover letters; and honesty. Registration closes June 22 at 2 p.m.

Friends of the Library Donation Drop-off Saturday, June 25, 9 – 11 a.m.

Do you have gently used books to donate to the Friends? We hold Drive-up Donation Events every Saturday (except during inclement weather). Volunteers will be available to accept your donations on Saturdays at the Friends Headquarters.

And much more happening this week »