Outreach & Partnership
Great things happen when we collaborate!
We love reaching out to our community and establishing partnerships to connect people with Library resources.
Community-Based Services
We build relationships and connect communities—sometimes underserved—with Library resources. Here are a few examples:
Justice Involved Services
Our Justice Involved Services provide thoughtful outreach to community members connected to the Johnson County Department of Corrections. We provide in-person Library office hours and programming at the Adult Residential Center and the Juvenile Detention Center. Patrons can check out books onsite, enjoy a welcoming library setting, and participate in events that support reentry. These initiatives help ensure that everyone in our community has access to learning, connection, and support.
Educators Services
We believe that partnering with Educators and Homeschoolers is one of the most effective ways to help children and teens grow academically, establish a lifelong love of reading and develop critical thinking skills.
We provide a diverse suite of services: digital resources, enhanced lending privileges via Educator Cards, classroom and outreach tools for teachers, plus curated support, programming and materials to assist and engage students of all ages in any classroom setting.
Language Learners
We have a broad commitment to helping Language Learners of all levels, experience and backgrounds. Through a suite of free language tools, including Rosetta Stone and Mango Languages, patrons can develop their listening, speaking, reading and comprehension skills at their own pace.
Additionally, the Library offers volunteer-supported English as a Second Language (ESL) tutoring and basic adult education in both one-on-one and small-group formats. Our Language Learners page highlights powerful online resources and locally supported, human-centered learning opportunities, making language learning accessible, supportive and flexible for everyone.
Community Outreach Cards
Organizations that serve and support our adult communities with limited Library access in Johnson County can get a Community Outreach Card for checking out materials.
- Community Outreach Accounts allow a 5-week check out of materials for use in a group or program setting.
- Materials are renewable up to 5 times excluding items that have hold requests.
- Overdue fines are not charged. Replacement fees for lost or damaged items are charged.
- Accounts expire 1 year after registration and must be renewed.
- Please contact us to update information and/or renew your account.
- Identity verification with current photo ID and proof of organization address is required.
Partnering, Tours and Presentations
Library staff can visit your group or organization to talk about what the Library has to offer. Or, arrange to bring your group or organization to one of our Johnson County Library locations for a tour or presentation on any number of Library topics. We are also open to form partnerships for a project, program or initiative that matches the Library's mission, vision and values.
Please complete a short form to tell us what you're interested in. Once you complete the form, Library staff will respond to your request within three business days.
Partner With Us
Would your group or organization like to form a partnership for a project, program or initiative with the Library?
Request a Tour
Would your group or organization like to visit a Library branch?
Request a Visit From the Library
Would you like for Library staff to share information about our services with your group, organization or event?
