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Heroes and Villains in Music
Heroes and villains always have a proper theme song. Music helps create feelings about good and bad characters in popular films and media. In this interactive musical program, children will be inspired to appreciate the role music plays in helping heroes break the world free from evil. Best for ages 7-11. Presented with Kansas City Civic Orchestra Outreach.
Saturday, April 13
- 11 - 11:45 am @ Antioch Library
- 2 - 2:45 pm @ Oak Park Library
Finding Nemo, Dory or a Job
Roland, it's all about the search. You've got energy and enthusiasm. That's great! That's going to help you get through what can be a difficult, complex and potentially emotionally-draining process. But don't worry! The Library has your back. You've grown up on movies like Finding Nemo and Finding Dory What's the next epic? Finding Roland a Job!
Many people say April and May are the best months to find a job and get hired. And, your Library Card makes it so much easier.
Where have you looked for jobs, Roland? Craiglist?! And??? Oh ... just Craigslist. Huh. OK ... well, let's cast a wider net.
Go to our Career Planning and Jobs section - Discover the perfect job for you with our many job search tools. Short on experience? Software and tools? No worries. We have training. We can help you with your resume, cover letter and even networking. Best thing? We can help you zero in on LOCAL jobs! Check out these amazing resources:
- Guide from our Librarians: Explore Career Options
When choosing a career, assess first your interests, personality, and skills. Then match that information with occupations. These are tools to help you do that. - Guide from our Librarians: Find Local Jobs
Some of the best websites to find jobs in Johnson County and Kansas City. - Guide from our Librarians: Job Search Help
Get help with your resume and cover letters and see networking tips. - Lists from our Librarians
Find lists of books and other resources related to specific career topics. - Brainfuse JobNow
Get personal assistance from an online job coach with creating, updating, critiquing and proofing your resume and cover letters. - Computer Skills
Free interactive tutorials on popular computer software including Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft PowerPoint, Project and Word. - Job and Career Accelerator
Job search tools including resume and cover letter builder, details about thousands of occupations and guidance in your job search. - LearningExpress Library
Practice tests and tutorials for students in elementary, high school, college and graduate school and occupational practice tests such as GED, firefighter exam and more. - Local Help: Workforce Partnership
Free job search assistance services ranging from resume writing assistance and improving your interviewing skills to helping you focus on a career path. - eLearning resources
Find in-depth online courses on techie topics alongside business, marketing and software. Learn at your own pace in your own place. - Vocational & Career Collection
Articles from trade and industry-related periodicals. - Checkout Coffee Lunch Coffee by Alana Mueller
Throwback Thursday: Deaf History Month
Join Johnson County Library in celebrating National Deaf History Month: March 13 - April 15. Why the curious date-range? March 13, 1988 marks the date of the Deaf President Now protest. April 15, 1817 the first permanent public school for the deaf was established.
We invite you to explore the Kansas School for the Deaf photography collection at jocohistory.org. Sports, camping, campus, amazing aerial photos ... it's all there! Explore. Follow our hashtag on Twitter.
Volunteering is Living
Karen and Earl, you're golden! You know you'll catch more flies with honey than with vinegar. You're such cutups — you're the bee's knees! Your enthusiasm is infectious and you brighten the day of just about everyone you encounter. But, you can't do that sitting on your duff at home, right?! A rolling stone gathers no moss. Your duffs have no moss! You volunteer!!!
OK, let's not put the cart before the horse. Speaking of horses, we never look a gift horse in the mouth. A hearty THANK YOU is due to you both during this volunteer appreciation week! Volunteers like you help your Library with 60,000 hours each year! You understand that many hands make light work. We'd be in a pickle without you and all of the volunteers who help with:
- Processing Book Donations
- Book & Media Sorting Volunteer
- Children’s Book Sorting Volunteer
- Children’s Book Sorting Volunteer Assistant
- Box Building Volunteer
- Shelving Books
- Book Distribution Volunteer
- Circulation/Shelving Volunteer
- Monticello Library Volunteer
- Supporting Sales of Used Books
- Online Sales Research Volunteer
- Online Sales Inventory Volunteer
- Online Sales Listing Volunteer
- Online Sales Shipping Volunteer
- Bookstore Unpacking Volunteer
- Bookstore Stocking Volunteer
- Bookstore Cashier
- Bookstore Cashier—Substitute
- Used Book Sale Sign In Desk Volunteer
- Used Book Sale Door Ambassador/Greeter
- Used Book Sale Section Supervisor
- Used Book Sale Merchandiser
- Used Book Sale Cashier
- Used Book Sale Counter/ Dolly Runner Crew
- Used Book Sale Box Builder
- Used Book Sale Non-Profit Clerk
- Used Book Sale Packer/Unpacker
- Assisting with Library Programs
- Civic Engagement Events Volunteer
- English Language Learning Volunteer
- Maker’s Space Volunteer
- Reference Librarian Volunteer
- Summer Teen Volunteer
- Tech Thursday Volunteer
- Young Adult Advisory Council Volunteer
- Youth Services Materials Cleaning Volunteer
- Helping in Library Offices
- Creative Services Volunteer
- Data Entry Volunteer
- Genealogy Research Volunteer
- Library Foundation Volunteer
- VS Team Volunteer
We don’t judge a book by Its cover! Karen and Earl, we know you're young at heart and still plenty spry. Do any of your friends want to help? They can view Volunteer Information and Services on our new web portal. For full descriptions of each position, please contact Volunteer Coordinator and then hit the early-bird special!
Thanks again!
“Only a life lived for others is worth living.” — Albert Einstein
National Library Workers Day
We're celebrating our amazing staff today on this #NationalLibraryWorkersDay! Follow along as we share throughout the day on Facebook or Twitter.
Music Monday Local Artist Spotlight
Kat King has been writing and recording her music since the age of 14, a natural result of being part of a musical family. Her ten plus years experience as a songwriter have led to several accomplished singles and EPs, culminating in the recent "Song From Spain." In this interview with King, we learn among other things how "Song From Spain" came about, the importance of sleep to her creative process and what music she's been raving about lately. Enjoy!
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Conference Rooms Conference Rooms are free and may be reserved up to three months in advance, on a first-come, first served basis by students and study groups. - Spherical Image - RICOH THETA
Conference rooms?
Let's say you've got a group of 10 - 18 people getting together to exchange porridge recipes. A meeting room that hosts up to 150 people is just too big! What about a 6 person study room? Well, there are fire codes! And, what if somebody forgets to wear their deodorant?! Don't worry! We have the solution: The conference room! Not too big. Not too small. Just right.
"I found the size of the conference room to be just right!"
~Goldilocks
(Our conference rooms are 100% free to use and free of bears.)
Throwback Thursday: Deaf History Month
Join Johnson County Library in celebrating National Deaf History Month: March 13 - April 15. Why the curious date-range? March 13, 1988 marks the date of the Deaf President Now protest. April 15, 1817 the first permanent public school for the deaf was established.
We invite you to explore the Kansas School for the Deaf photography collection at jocohistory.org. Sports, camping, campus, amazing aerial photos ... it's all there! Explore. Follow our hashtag on Twitter.