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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.

Parents & Caregivers of Children

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Upcoming Events

Mystery Novel Escape Room for Kids

Sep 24th - Nov 2nd | 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Monticello and Oak Park
Put your detective caps on and your heads together! Crack codes, uncover clues, and unravel a mystery with your friends!

Online Author Talk with Lucky Diaz

Sep 24th | 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Online Event
Join us for an energetic conversation as we celebrate the joy of community and summer fun with musician Lucky Diaz.

Un viaje por el barrio, la música y el arte con Lucky Diaz

Sep 24th | 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Online Event
Únete a nosotros para una enérgica conversación mientras celebramos la alegría de la comunidad y la diversión del verano con Lucky Diaz.

Gather at the Table: Cell Phone Bans in Schools

Oct 6th | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Merriam Plaza Library
Gather with us to break bread, understand different viewpoints and discuss bell-to-bell cell phone bans in schools.

Sensory Processing Books for Children & Caregivers

Books about our sensory systems and how some people experience our world very differently
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Developing Money Management Skills - For Kids!

Money management skills can be hard to learn, but luckily the library has got you covered.
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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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Caregivers for Adults of All Ages

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caring for adults with disabilities

JoCoLibrary - Adults - Books to Read Aloud to Seniors

Great read-alouds for those (i.e., caregivers) who read aloud to seniors.
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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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Resources for Caregivers

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

Recognize and celebrate the people who care for others and provide healthcare in peoples' homes, through this Home Care & Hospice list.
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Online Resources for Caregivers

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Udemy

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

eLearning

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.

Caregiver Resources from Johnson County Government

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

Johnson County Government Resources

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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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