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What Remains Unspoken Writing Contest
By Theresa KopperJohnson County Library is pleased to announce that Theresa Kopper has won our writing contest on the theme What Remains Unspoken with her piece "Tea with Diamonds'."
Theresa Kopper is an engineer,
and at night a tale teller
to her two toddlers.
What remains unspoken
Students of all ages are tasked by their instructors to track down relevant primary sources for academic research papers. These assignments can be both thrilling and stressful. You must pick a topic, learn what and where to research, write the paper, and cite your sources. I have a master’s degree in English, so I’ve been there. The struggle is real. The Johnson County Library offers patrons free access to several online databases spanning various disciplines to satisfy your academic research needs— and hopefully alleviate some of the stress. Several of these databases will even autom
Latest Local Music
Folk in the Flow is a folk group founded by multi-instrumentalists Buck Brandt and Holly Taylor. Their introspective music combines a variety of styles and influences, and they perform frequently throughout the Kansas City area. We spoke with Holly Taylor to learn more about Folk in the Flow's musical philosophy, how they create their songs, and, of course, what they recommend from our library collection. Follow Folk in the Flow on Facebook to stay informed about their upcoming shows!
Seolhee Snow Kim is an accomplished composer currently pursuing graduate studies at the University of Kansas. She writes music for a variety of ensembles with an aim to represent the inspiration she finds in art, nature, and the world we live in. We are delighted to share some of her music and this interview, where she talks about what inspires her and how she creates.
Please introduce yourself and describe your music for new listeners.