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Goodbye summer? Hello Summer Camp Movie List!
Information Specialist Michael Keller is a man of many lists! Colleague Ed Raab took notice and nominated Michael's Summer Camp Movie List as a topic for a podcast episode sub-genre deep dive! It's the end of summer! We understand that you'll probably need to go through some kind of grieving process. You're going to want to hold onto those fantastic summer moments! So, this fall and winter, while you’re trapped in your home, warm up to Summer Camp Movies.
Belle & The Vertigo Waves
Belle and the Vertigo Waves is an indie rock band from Kansas City. Led by Belle Loux, the songs on the band's first album, Aligned and their newest song "Fear or Faith", come from some of the darkest --yet most resilient--corners of her personal life. In her words, the origins of "Fear or Faith" came "while taking inventory of my life, that question played on repeat in my mind. Do I genuinely believe in and have faith in these things in my life, or am I just holding onto them out of the place of fear.
Podcast Topic: Fall Theme!
In this episode, host Dave Carson introduces Melissa Horak-Hern as the new co-host of the Did you hear? podcast! They dive into our Fall 2019 trimesterly theme for our programs: "Unlocking the Mind." They also reveal all of the amazing podcast episode topics for the next four months!
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Teen Events
We've got plenty to keep you entertained and having fun.
Young Adult Literary Council - earn volunteer hours, grab a snack, and meet new people
Table Top Games - bring your favorite game to share or learn a new one at the event
Teen Bullet Journal Club - organize, decorate, and share ideas for your bullet journal
Teen Creative Writing Workshop - join us to hone your writing skills
MakerSpace events - Beginners Night, Clothing Repair Workshop, and more
And there's more! Check our full schedule of teen events »
Art at Your Local Library
Enjoy art at your Library with our Exhibitions. At many of our locations, you can see art by local artists and groups on display year-round. Be sure to check out the exhibitions at your local branch.
Here are a few of the exhibitions on display through August 21:
Oak Park: Christy Steinberg and Kris Schmolze
Cedar Roe: Joe Bussell
Shawnee: Larissa Uredi
Gardner: Paige Davis
Throwback Thursday is No Picnic
Oh wait! YES it is! For this Throwback Thursday we offer up a photo of a picnic area in Merriam or Mission circa 1940. Why? It's still summer and that means it's still grilling season!
For even more local history visit jocohistory.org or follow our hashtag on Twitter.