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Parents & Caregivers

Whether you’re caring for a child or an adult, we have helpful information.

We're here to support parents and caregivers at every stage—from preparing for a new baby, raising teens, or caring for aging loved ones. Find helpful Library materials, programs, and connections to Johnson County Government guides and resources for common caregiving challenges.

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Parents

Pregnancy & Baby Parenting 2025

Whether you're brand new to pregnancy and parenting or you just want more guidance this time around, here are some helpful titles.

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Caregivers of Children

Staff Picks

Sensory Processing Books for Children & Caregivers

Books about our sensory systems and how some people experience our world very differently

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The Facts of Life

"Where do babies come from?" Do these kinds of questions make you sweat? These books help answer curious kids' questions

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Helping Kids Cope with Change

Transitions can be tough for kids. Here are some resources to help parents and caregivers help children through tough transitions.

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Mental Health Awareness for Teens

Memoirs, self-help books and works of fiction can shine a light on mental illness and help us all feel less alone.

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Sensory Processing Books for Children & Caregivers

Books about our sensory systems and how some people experience our world very differently

JCLChrisK

The Facts of Life

"Where do babies come from?" Do these kinds of questions make you sweat? These books help answer curious kids' questions

JCLBeckyC

Helping Kids Cope with Change

Transitions can be tough for kids. Here are some resources to help parents and caregivers help children through tough transitions.

JCLBeckyC

Mental Health Awareness for Teens

Memoirs, self-help books and works of fiction can shine a light on mental illness and help us all feel less alone.

JCLKristenR21

Caregivers of Adults of All Ages

Staff Picks

Resources for Caregivers

Nonfiction, poetry, and biographical perspectives on a terminal cancer diagnosis, and end of life questions.

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Story Connections on the Go

Aug 11th | 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Central Resource Library

This unique program from The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures is designed for people living with memory loss & their care partners.

Celebrating Family Caregivers & Alzheimer's Awareness Month

This list presents great resources recommended by the KU Alzheimer's Disease Research Center and the librarians at Johnson County Library.

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Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness

Practical guides, first hand experiences, and fictional stories providing an overview of Alzheimer's and other dementias.

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Resources for Caregivers

Nonfiction, poetry, and biographical perspectives on a terminal cancer diagnosis, and end of life questions.

JCLCatherineS

Story Connections on the Go

Aug 11th | 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Central Resource Library

This unique program from The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures is designed for people living with memory loss & their care partners.

Celebrating Family Caregivers & Alzheimer's Awareness Month

This list presents great resources recommended by the KU Alzheimer's Disease Research Center and the librarians at Johnson County Library.

JCLSarahA

Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness

Practical guides, first hand experiences, and fictional stories providing an overview of Alzheimer's and other dementias.

JCLLeviB

Online Resources

Online Resource

Health Reference Center

In-depth coverage of body systems, current health issues, major diseases and conditions, treatments, and procedures.

Online Resource

Udemy

Thousands of on-demand video courses taught by world-class instructors.

Online Resource

MedlinePlus

Health information for patients, their families and friends. Includes access to the online NIH MedlinePlus Magazine.

Online Resource

PubMed

Abstracts and articles of biomedical and life sciences literature, gathered by by the National Center for Biotechnology Information.

Research Resources

Our Research section has articles, websites and videos on parenting, health and many other topics.

Health & Wellness

Helpful health-related databases like Health reference, HealthSource, Ebsco Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection. MedLine Plus and more.

Brainfuse HelpNow, Udemy, ABCmouse, Brainfuse Adult Learning Center, Brainfuse JobNow, Computer Skills, The Great Courses, Job and Career Accelerator, Khan Academy, GCF Learn Free, LearningExpress Library, Mango Languages, Rosetta Stone, and Universal Class.

Johnson County Government Resources

Johnson County Government (of which Johnson County Library is a part) offers a wide variety of resources to JoCo residents.

Aging Resources Guide

Information and resources on valuable topics such as nutrition, housing, in-home services, health, wellness and more.

Housing and Homelessness Assistance Guide

The county has a variety of existing programs that serve residents who are experiencing housing challenges.

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