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elementia encore
This year elementia has gone digital due to the COVID-19 situation. But that won't stop these teen literary voices from being heard. We give elementia writers the platform to perform live, albeit remotely. Kate McNair interviews a few of the publication's editors and producers as well. We also hear from our Librarians as they offer eLibrary suggestions and some of their favorite young adult author quotes. This is can't miss stuff. Did you hear? We've got some amazingly smart and talented teens right here in Johnson County!
Writing Contest Winner
Johnson County Library is pleased to share the work of our most recent Writing Contest winner, Martha Gershun. We love so many things about her essay Emma Goldman’s Amber Necklace. It’s a perfect blend of family lore, tradition, and anarchy! Gershun’s stellar writing style is quite familiar; she has won our writing contest twice previously.
First was Channeling Marjorie, an essay from the Women’s Voices theme, about her relationship with the yarn she inherited from a dear friend’s mother. The Hatch was selected during our Universe of Stories theme, in which Gershun shares her father’s involvement with NASA and the space program.
We also offer contests for poetry and short story writers. We’re wrapping up our current Connections prompt, and May brings our summer prompt: Imagine Your Story.
One core source of human happiness is engaging with stories. We find our identities in the stories we tell about ourselves, and we connect with others through theirs. We find entertainment and escape when we immerse ourselves in stories that capture our imaginations. This summer we hope to inspire writers of all ages to imagine, write, and share stories. Even stories about stories; we want to learn about the writers who have delighted you and ignited your curiosity.
Tell us about stories that have brought you joy. Or try telling your own. We can’t wait to experience them with you.
We also offer our JoCoWrites blog for those of you who love to share your work, regardless of contests. For the month of April we’re accepting haiku. Submit one or several of your own, or just look for a favorite to share with your friends!
National Library Week 2020
The theme for National Library Week 2020, "Find your place at the library," was chosen some time ago, before any of us could imagine the emergence of a global pandemic that would force most libraries to temporarily close their physical spaces. But you can still find your place at the library because libraries are open for business online, providing the virtual services and digital content their communities need more than ever. You can access eBooks, streaming movies, music, virtual storytimes, and so much more — all from the the comfort of your home. The new National Library Week 2020 theme, "Find the library at your place," was born.
This year during National Library Week, let’s celebrate by showing our appreciation for the many innovative ways libraries, librarians and library workers are continuing to serve their communities during a time of crisis.
Food Pantries
If you need food assistance during the COVID-19 crisis, Johnson County Library keeps an updated list of area food pantries. We encourage you to call the organization to double-check its hours, as many are operating on different schedules. Local schools have also been passing out school lunches for kids ages 1-18. Many provide breakfasts or a few days of both breakfast and lunch, and homeschoolers are eligible, as well. Check the web pages below for information specific to your area:
- Blue Valley School District
- DeSoto School District
- Gardner/Edgerton School District
- Olathe School District
- Shawnee Mission School District
- Spring Hill School District
As always, our staff are standing by (virtually) for any questions you might have and to offer one-on-one assistance.
Art @ Your Library
At many of our locations, you can see art by local artists and groups on display. This Spring we are featuring art from the Johnson County Developmental Supports Emerging Artists, the InterUrban ArtHouse Photography Group, any many others. Enjoy art @ your library this Spring with our Exhibitions.
TBT: Laugh it up!
As you very well know, it’s National Humor Month!
Check out this little girl holding a chicken. Her laughter is infectious. I bet she knows why the chicken crossed the road and the reason is hilarious!
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.
elementia goes Digital
This year elementia has gone digital due to the COVID-19 situation. But that won't stop these teen literary voices from being heard. We give elementia writers the platform to perform live, albeit remotely. Kate McNair interviews a few of the publication's editors and producers as well. We also hear from our Librarians as they offer eLibrary suggestions and some of their favorite young adult author quotes. This is can't miss stuff. Did you hear? We've got some amazingly smart and talented teens right here in Johnson County!
e = everything!
A timely rebroadcast of one of our best shows ever! No lie. After listening, your life may change forever. Our eLibrary is just that big of a deal. The "e" is for electronic. We explore our digital Library collection with special guests Hope Harms and Amy Field. If you look at our physical collection at any of our locations, think about this: we just might have that book, audiobook, magazine, newspaper, DVD in a digital format to access on your computer, tablet, phone, and maybe even your smart TV. In fact, you'll find titles in our amazing digital collection you simply won't find anywhere else! So, Did you hear about our eLibrary?
Masks from the Makers
Our Makers have gone into production with the 3D printers, printing harnesses for the face shields and laser cut PETG for the front face shield at the Black & Veatch MakerSpace.