Events
Creative Writing Contest
In ProgressAll day,We love local authors!
In support of our homegrown talent, we invite submissions of poetry, fiction and essays for a chance to win $200 and receive an invitation to read at a Library event. Our prompt for January through April is:
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Walk and Read at Strang Park
In ProgressAll day,This Walk and Read in Strang Park is posted year-round! In partnership with Johnson County Library, Johnson County Department of Health and Environment and the City of Overland Park, this initiative features two stories displayed along a…
Put your problem-solving skills to the test in our Library’s escape-style breakout room! Work together to crack codes, solve puzzles and unlock the mystery before time runs out. Register for a slot on your own or bring friends to join your…
Put your problem-solving skills to the test in our Library’s escape-style breakout room! Work together to crack codes, solve puzzles and unlock the mystery before time runs out. Register for a slot on your own or bring friends to join your…
Put your problem-solving skills to the test in our Library’s escape-style breakout room! Work together to crack codes, solve puzzles and unlock the mystery before time runs out. Register for a slot on your own or bring friends to join your…
Put your problem-solving skills to the test in our Library’s escape-style breakout room! Work together to crack codes, solve puzzles and unlock the mystery before time runs out. Register for a slot on your own or bring friends to join your…
Tweens ages 9-13: Let’s get together to read new books, discuss ideas and characters and meet other book lovers! Each session features a new book, a staff-led group discussion and a related activity.
Space is limited so registration…
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Get revved up for a fun round of Bingo with categories inspired by books, music, sports and more. Bring your friends or family and compete for bragging rights (and some prizes). It’s Bingo, Library-style: fun, fast and full of surprises!
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For those who need a little extra help, we offer free one-on-one sessions in person at the Central Resource Library. Visit the Johnson County Genealogical Society at jcgsks.org to schedule an appointment.
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Drop in and connect with other families for a casual playdate at the Library, featuring open-ended play materials. Designed for children up to age 6 with a caregiver. Siblings are welcome.
For inquiries about accessibility and…
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This compelling nonfiction work weaves the personal story of a young tuberculosis patient in Sierra Leone with the global history of disease, highlighting how societal choices perpetuate its persistence. Through empathetic storytelling, it…
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Get revved up for a fun round of Bingo with categories inspired by books, music, sports and more. Bring your friends or family and compete for bragging rights (and some prizes). It’s Bingo, Library-style: fun, fast and full of surprises!
… Put your problem-solving skills to the test in our Library’s escape-style breakout room! Work together to crack codes, solve puzzles and unlock the mystery before time runs out. Register for a slot on your own or bring friends to join your…
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Obsessed with books? Join other readers (ages 9–13) for lively Zoom discussions led by a Library staff member. Each month, we’ll dive into a new title, share ideas, talk about characters and build community through stories.
Space is…
Explore key moments in American history through the eyes of relatable characters in this engaging book club. American Girl books offer unique historical insights from a girl’s point of view. Join us to read, participate in an activity and…
Put your problem-solving skills to the test in our Library’s escape-style breakout room! Work together to crack codes, solve puzzles and unlock the mystery before time runs out. Register for a slot on your own or bring friends to join your…
Put your problem-solving skills to the test in our Library’s escape-style breakout room! Work together to crack codes, solve puzzles and unlock the mystery before time runs out. Register for a slot on your own or bring friends to join your…
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Are you hoping to learn English in a comfortable, non-competitive environment? Library classes with intermediate and advanced levels might be a great option for you. There is no testing and no attendance requirement. You are welcome to join…
Put your problem-solving skills to the test in our Library’s escape-style breakout room! Work together to crack codes, solve puzzles and unlock the mystery before time runs out. Register for a slot on your own or bring friends to join your…
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The Reading Education Assistance Dogs (R.E.A.D.) program enhances children’s reading and communication skills through a unique approach: reading to a registered therapy dog or cat. These animals volunteer alongside their owner/handlers as a…
