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The Summer Guide is Here
Be sure to pick up a copy of the Summer 2021 Library Guide at your favorite Library branch.
In addition to listing our online programs and events, the Summer Guide includes information on:
- Library Connections to Space and Music
- Library Master Plan Update
- Summer Reading
- Community Resources
- Foundation News
The Guide is your source for ideas and inspiration for Summer fun for the entire family!
Take and Make with the JoCoLibrary MakerSpace
Come build something cool and flex your creative muscles every week with the Black and Veatch MakerSpace team!
Register for a new project every week, pick up your supplies kit at your favorite library, grab some tools you probably already have lying around your home and hop online for a build-along video, complete instructions, advanced projects, shopping lists and more!
Register now:
Wednesday, April 28, 2 -3 pm: Paracord Bracelets
Wednesday, May 5, 2 - 3 pm: LED Paper Lantern
Wednesday, May 12, 2 - 3 pm Embroidery
elementia issue xviii Reception and call for submissions
elementia issue xviii Reception
Friday, April 23, 2021
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Online event
Celebrate the 18th issue of elementia, the teen literary magazine published by Johnson County Library. Explore concepts of our theme "Bodies" with readings from published teens, artwork, music and a keynote performance from poet Franny Choi.
And, we are calling on teen creators for the next elementia. We accept original poetry, fiction, nonfiction, graphic stories, photography and illustrations.
Submit your original poetry, short stories, essays, comics, or artwork through February 1, 2022.
TBT: Earth Day
We have so many materials for every age on the subject of Earth Day. Since we live here on this planet, we should probably read an owner's manual.
Our Throwback Thursday tie-in? The Earth is old—really old—older than the trees! Earth Day got us curious to see just what nature photos we could find at jocohistory.org. What will you find?
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.
Franny Choi Poetry Workshop
elementia's issue xviii featured author Franny Choi will lead a workshop on poetry writing for teens and adults. A poet, playwright, essayist, slam champion, and podcaster, Choi writes through her existence as a Korean-American queer woman living in a society that capitalizes off beauty, bodies, race, and sexuality, thus was the perfect honoree for this year's elementia theme: Bodies.
Update: Central Resource Library
As you're probably aware, we are making areas of Central Resource Library even better in 2021! Here's a little peek at what's been going on behind the scenes.
During March, crews completed the interior demolition of the Kids area. In addition, the slab flooring was cut to install footings for new door and window openings and to install underground utilities. Crew members also installed temporary walls where the new addition will connect to the current building.
We know you may have many questions about what to expect this year, so we’ve put together a Construction FAQ that addresses the status of popular services like the Black & Veatch MakerSpace and Genealogy resources, more details about Little Central, and where to find alternate services. You’ll also find a Fly-Through video rendering of the project.
In addition to its public service staff, Central is home to many departments that support all 14 branches. Once the work at Central is complete, you will feel the positive impact across the Library system!
Photos provided by Construction Manager, Titan Built, LLC.
This Week at the Library
This week at the Library, you can join us for:
Ask-a-Maker Session Monday, April 19, 10 – 11 AM
If you're a Maker working on a current project, register for one-on-one help with a MakerSpace Facilitator, hosted live via Zoom. Whether you need help using hand tools, software or specific equipment, our Makers can answer your questions.
Book Party - Wednesday, April 21, 2 – 2:30 PM
Get some fresh reading and listening recommendations from one of our Librarians! Join us for a Book Party where a librarian will "booktalk" a short list of titles centering around a certain genre or theme.
In Memory of Six Million - Thursday, April 22, 6:30 – 7:30 PM
Join us for our 11th annual In Memory of Six Million Holocaust Remembrance program. Hear a survivor speak from the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum via Zoom. As survivors grow fewer as the years go on, we are incredibly grateful and excited to offer this opportunity to our patrons. The survivor will speak for 30 minutes allowing 30 minutes for audience questions at the end. The program will be recorded and available for viewing after the event.
Elementia issue XVIII Reception – Friday, April 23, 7 – 8 PM
Celebrate the 18th issue of elementia, the teen literary magazine published by Johnson County Library. Explore concepts of our theme "Bodies" with readings from published teens, artwork, music and a keynote performance from poet Franny Choi.
Franny Choi Poetry Workshop - Saturday, April 24, 9 –11 AM
elementia's issue xviii featured author Franny Choi will lead a workshop on poetry writing for teens and adults. A poet, playwright, essayist, slam champion, and podcaster, Choi writes through her existence as a Korean-American queer woman living in a society that capitalizes off beauty, bodies, race, and sexuality, thus was the perfect honoree for this year's elementia theme: Bodies.
In Memory of Six Million
Join us for our 13th annual In Memory of Six Million Holocaust Remembrance program. Hear a survivor speak from the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum via Zoom. As survivors grow fewer as the years go on, we are incredibly grateful and excited to offer this opportunity to our patrons. The survivor will speak for 30 minutes allowing 30 minutes for audience questions at the end. The program will be recorded and available for viewing after the event.
Thursday, May 4, 2023
6:30–7:30 p.m.
Register here »