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Someone once said "The difference between try and triumph is a little umph." That's good advice for all the kids returning to school.

Check out these class photos from over the years. Can you guess the year for each? The answers can be found at jocohistory.org.

Remember, jocohistory.org is the place to time travel through local history. Be sure to follow our hashtag on Twitter!

Happy Throwback Thursday! Some call it the best day of the week.

Over 90 Lionsgate films were added to our favorite video streaming service, Kanopy. 

Lionsgate is a studio known for award-winning independent and foreign films. If you want to watch "Apocalypse Now," "Miss Potter," "The Ghostwriter," "The Meerkats," "But I'm a Cheerleader," "Grizzly Man," "Trees Lounge," and many more, all you need is your Johnson County Library card and maybe some popcorn!

Walk and Read – Daily, All Week

“Take a walk and read a book.” Not normally sound advice, but that is exactly what Johnson County Library is suggesting families do this week at Stoll Park, (12500 West 119th Street, O.P., KS) and at various locations throughout Johnson County. Walk and Read creates a family reading experience in the great outdoors! Families who participate will read two stories posted around the path, one going each direction. When you finish one story, you can flip around to the other side of the sign and begin the next story, which will lead you back around the path. 

Brainfuse HelpNow Tutoring – Daily, 2 – 11 pm

Get live online after-school help with homework from expert tutors for grade levels Kindergarten through College. Also drop in any time for the writing lab, study aids, practice tests, customized learning plans and collaboration tools.

Virtual City Bicycling – Thursday, Aug 19, Noon – 1:30 pm

Learn the rules of the road and cycling confidence in this FREE class from Johnson County Library and BikeWalkKC! Our instructors will encourage you to ride farther and explore our region on bikes. Register to get the link to our live Zoom webinar.

Naxos Music Library – Anytime, On-Demand

Enjoy a concert right in your headphones! Visit our eMusic page to for rich collections of classical, jazz and world music from Naxos. Stream from the web or the Naxos apps to take your tunes on the go.

And much more …

Your genealogy general knowledge can benefit from two new event offerings: 

One-on-One Genealogy Help
Basic Genealogy and DNA one-on-one help are now being held online via Zoom specific to your questions and research. Visit the Johnson County Genealogical Society to schedule an appointment. A volunteer will email a personal Zoom meeting link to you prior to the scheduled date.

Genealogy Special Interest Groups
Learn more about a specific topic or area of interest by joining one of these special interest groups. We meet regularly via Zoom. Free to the public.

•    Genealogy Newbie Group
•    Family Tree Maker Software
•    Roots Magic Software
•    Legacy Software 
•    FamilySearch.com 
•    Irish Special Interest Group
•    DNA & Genetic Genealogy
•    Writing Group
•    Genealogy Scrapbooking

For questions or more information on the Johnson County Genealogical Society and items listed above, or to sign up for notifications, email info@jcgsks.org or visit the website.

The Fall 2021 Guide is available in branches!

In addition to listing our online programs and events, the Fall 2021 Guide includes information on:

• Patrons Embrace Drive-Thru Service (page 2)
• Navigating a Return to In-Person Programming (page 4)
• The Central Building Upgrade (page 6)
• Volunteer Spotlights (page 27)

The Guide is produced each trimester and released in January, May and September. It features Library news, events and information.

Get yours today!

We're pleased to introduce Library OnDemand -- your destination for Johnson County Library’s virtual events! Here you can browse and register for upcoming programs and events, as well as view past recordings in categories like Arts & Culture, Career & Personal Finance, Writers, Community Matters, and special content including the Antioch Library Replacement Project.

Arts & Culture
Designed to foster creatives and cultural workers of all types in our community, Arts & Culture features and celebrates local creativity and research in the Library's physical and digital spaces. It also promotes collaborations and partnerships between the Library and organizations that support the mission of the Library.

Career & Personal Finance
The Library is committed to continuing to support the career- and finance-related needs of our community members. Programs cover topics ranging from resumes and networking to budgeting and investing.

Writers
Featuring helpful programs and resources to support and celebrate local authors.

Community Matters
Providing resources and events for community problem-solving and local politics.

Library OnDemand makes it easy to discover, watch and engage in upcoming and past programs and events so you don’t miss a thing. Visit Library OnDemand and get started today.