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Sparkle the Unicorn Reminds You ...
Sparkle the Unicorn reminds you Summer Reading is coming to an end!
We have an End of Summer Celebration!
Join us for a virtual day of celebrating Summer Reading! Throughout the day we will offer:
- Imagine Your Story: YA Fantasy Author Panel
- Folklore Storytime
- Imagine Your STEAM Creation
- Dungeon and Dragons
- and announce the winners for our Summer Writing and Fandom Poster Contests
We can't wait to connect one last time this Summer to celebrate the work and creativity of our patrons, and Imagine Our Story together one last time!
Check out Sparkle's End of Summer Reading super-special videos!
Friday Featured Artist: Kadesh Flow
Kadesh Flow is an amazingly multifaceted artist whose creative drive seemingly has no end. Describing him as an "emcee, trombonist and producer" only scratches the surface. He not only has performed in support for artists such as Janelle Monae, Dave East, The Revivalists and Tech N9ne, he is an avid reader and member of the NPC (Nerdy People of Color) Collective, a "community for underrepresented nerd enthusiasts." Enjoy our interview with Kadesh Flow about these subjects, how gaming and anime have influenced his music, and much more.
TBT: Ice Cream
As you very well know, it’s National Ice Cream Month!
I scream. You scream. We all scream for ice cream. But time and time again, the screaming is ineffective. Most times, you simply must go to the store to buy some.
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.
Summer Reading Recommendations for Little Ones
Did you miss our exciting Summer Reading-themed show last week? Our Librarians called in with several recommendations for your little ones. We also asked you on facebook to submit your favorite childhood titles. We mention a number of your suggestions! From those, we created a really great booklist. Before we launch into all that, Melissa Horak-Hern and Dave Carson share memories of their top-five childhood books!
Friends Bookstores Reopening
The Friends of Johnson County Library Bookstores are re-opening to help meet your gently-used books and A/V needs! The bookstores at Antioch, Blue Valley and Central Resource Libraries are now open for appointment-only shopping.
Store hours at all three locations are Mondays from 9am-4:30pm and Thursdays from Noon-7:30pm. Bookstore pricing has been standardized to make it easier to shop and to perform contact-less sales. Some items like display books, and sets, are specially priced.
The Friends are extending their member discount all Summer. Members get 20% off prices as marked, until Labor Day!
The Friends look forward to welcoming you back to the Bookstores. To shop at Antioch or Central Resource Library Bookstores, contact Becky Epperson. To shop at Blue Valley Library Bookstore, contact Karin Dembinski.
Some appointment-only shopping details:
- 24 hours advance appointment
- 30 minutes for browsing
- 4 customers limit for low-contact book shopping
- Face coverings are required in public places in Johnson County, Kansas. Wear yours to the Bookstore!
- No membership necessary!
The Stores have been deep-cleaned, along with the Libraries. The generous-hearted Bookstore volunteers are being trained on new physical distancing and daily store hygiene measures. Plexiglas partitions have been placed at cash register stations in each bookstore, and six foot “distancing” floor markings have been deployed. Face coverings are required in public places in Johnson County, Kansas. Wear yours to the Bookstore!
The Friends do not currently accept book donations at the branches. If you have donations, give a call to the Friends Operations Manager, Shanta Dickerson, to arrange drop off at our headquarters. 913 492 4791
Virtual Book Display: Fantasy!
As you know, the theme for Summer Reading 2020 is Imagine Your Story! With fairytales, mythology, and fantasy, we hope you're having a magical summer. Want suggestions about what to read next? Check out this virtual display!
Friday Featured Artist: Modern Day Fitzgerald
Modern Day Fitzgerald are an amazingly talented and hard-working band who describe themselves as "gentlemen who perform music with proper etiquette." If by proper etiquette they mean energetic live performances, an inspiring work ethic, great videos and a sound that encompasses everything from The Beach Boys to The White Stripes, they are spot-on. Led by guitarist, songwriter and vocalist Mica-Elgin Vi, the band are currently plotting various music, video and advocacy projects.