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New Podcast Episode
In this episode, Stephanie Neu from the Johnson County Library Foundation visits to discuss The Library Lets Loose -- our annual signature fundraising event for the Johnson County Library programs and collection. Adult Library lovers (21+ years and older) enjoy unique, interactive and creative experiences, tasty local libations and scrumptious food and drink pairings– plus entertainment from local musicians, makers and artists.
Buy Tickets Now! Plus, educators and librarians tickets are just $50 through the day of event.
We’ll see you there!
Tell Stories About Everything!
We’re celebrating 10 years of 6 by 6: Six Skills by Six Years, our award-winning early literacy program. Today's skill is "Tell Stories About Everything!"
- Join the fun by helping us reenact the 6 skills on Facebook and Twitter
- If you're a childcare provider, don't miss our Teach the Teachers series
Tomorrow at the Library
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Johnson County Genealogical Society Meeting (10 am) DNA and Genetic Genealogy: Bringing it All Together (1 pm) Saturday, Sept 21 @ Central Resource Library
Unlocking Em-PAW-thy Saturday, Sept 21, 1 pm @ Leawood Pioneer Library
Talk Talk Talk!
We’re celebrating 10 years of 6 by 6: Six Skills by Six Years, our award-winning early literacy program. Today's skill is "Talk Talk Talk!"
- Join the fun by helping us reenact the 6 skills on Facebook and Twitter
- If you're a childcare provider, don't miss our Teach the Teachers series
So Much to Choose From!
Check out all the things happening at the Library this Friday and Saturday »
A Walk in the Park Friday, Sept 20, 10 am @ Meadowbrook Park
Movie and Music in the Park, Friday, Sept 20, 5 pm @ Lenexa City Center Commons and Cornerstone Park in Gardner
Johnson County Genealogical Society Meeting (10 am) DNA and Genetic Genealogy: Bringing it All Together (1 pm) Saturday, Sept 21 @ Central Resource Library
Unlocking Em-PAW-thy Saturday, Sept 21, 1 pm @ Leawood Pioneer Library
Take Time to Rhyme!
We’re celebrating 10 years of 6 by 6: Six Skills by Six Years, our award-winning early literacy program. Today's skill is "Take Time to Rhyme!"
- Join the fun by helping us reenact the 6 skills on Facebook and Twitter
- If you're a childcare provider, don't miss our Teach the Teachers series
Notice Print All Around You!
We’re celebrating 10 years of 6 by 6: Six Skills by Six Years, our award-winning early literacy program. Today's skill is "Notice Print All Around You!"
- Join the fun by helping us reenact the 6 skills on Facebook and Twitter
- If you're a childcare provider, don't miss our Teach the Teachers series
Look for Letters Everywhere!
We’re celebrating 10 years of 6 by 6: Six Skills by Six Years, our award-winning early literacy program. Today's skill is "Look for Letters Everywhere!"
- Join the fun by helping us reenact the 6 skills on Facebook and Twitter
- If you're a childcare provider, don't miss our Teach the Teachers series
Latest Podcast Episode is Music to Your Ears!
In this episode of Did you hear, Dave Carson talks with Bryan Voell and local musician Lily B Moonflower. You’ll learn about her creativity and career, and even hear a couple of her songs. You'll love Lily's "I'm Takin' the Wheel" (:40) and "Midnight Song" (22:38).
Your weekly word is: bifurcate, the author quote is amazing, and don't miss our minute of Library Zen!
CREDITS:
- Announcer: AMY FIELD
- Host: DAVE CARSON
- Co-host: BRYAN VOELL
- Written by: DAVE CARSON & AMY FIELD
- Music & Editing: DAVE CARSON
- Staff writer’s quote: GRACE BENTLEY
- Word of the day: JAMAL LANG
- Library Zen: What is the sound?
- Motorized lift to install new Wi-Fi data access points
- Librarians on go karts
- Baby storytime
- Sound of silence
Have Fun With Books!
We’re celebrating 10 years of 6 by 6: Six Skills by Six Years, our award-winning early literacy program. Today's skill is "Have Fun with Books!"
- Join the fun by helping us reenact the 6 skills on Facebook and Twitter
- 6 by 6 10th Birthday Party Monday Sept 16, 10:30 am @ Oak Park Library
- If you're a childcare provider, don't miss our Teach the Teachers series