Events
Walk and Read at Strang Park
In ProgressAll day,The Walk and Read at 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…
For one-on-one help, visit the Johnson County Genealogical Society at jcgsks.org to schedule an appointment. A volunteer will contact you by email to set up an in-person or Zoom session link for you before the scheduled date.
Safeguard and share your family history by converting photos, slides, 8mm movies, VHS tapes, and documents into digital formats at the JCGS Memory Lab, located in the Genealogy area of Central Resource Library. Running this fall from Sept.…
Toddlers will enjoy this Storytime with short stories, songs, fingerplays and movement activities to reinforce early language learning. Designed for ages 18 months to 3 years and a caregiver. Siblings welcome.
Space is limited. Pick up a…
A lapsit program of songs, rhymes and movement for babies. Introduce your little one to the sounds and rhythms of the spoken word and give them a head start on language learning. Designed for birth to 18 months and a caregiver. Siblings…
The whole family will enjoy this flexible Storytime. Hearing stories is a great way to spend time with your kids and help them foster a love of reading. Stories, songs, fingerplays and movement activities foster pre-reading skills. Fun for…
Toddlers will enjoy this Storytime with short stories, songs, fingerplays and movement activities to reinforce early language learning. Designed for ages 18 months to 3 years and a caregiver. Siblings welcome.
Space is limited. Pick up a…
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Explore the rich tradition of Kawandi quilting in this three-part workshop series led by Sherry Whetstone of InterUrban ArtHouse. Kawandi is a hand-stitched quilting practice developed by the Siddi people, an Afro-Indigenous community in…
Toddlers will enjoy this Storytime with short stories, songs, fingerplays and movement activities to reinforce early language learning. Designed for ages 18 months to 3 years and a caregiver. Siblings welcome.
Space is limited. Pick up a…
A lapsit program of songs, rhymes and movement for babies. Introduce your little one to the sounds and rhythms of the spoken word and give them a head start on language learning. Designed for birth to 18 months and a caregiver. Siblings…
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The Power of Limits: How Constraints Drive Genius with David Epstein
Join us for an inspiring virtual conversation with bestselling author David Epstein as we explore his latest book, "Inside the Box", and redefine how to approach our…
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Join our Beginning Genealogy series to learn the basics of tracing your family history! Explore essential skills such as building a family tree, using online resources, understanding records and preserving your discoveries. Perfect for…
Workforce Partnership offers cost-free services to help individuals secure employment that supports career advancement. Assistance with financing short-term training in high-demand industry sectors may be available to ensure your skills…
Young writers ages 9-13 are invited to this monthly collaborative writing club. We’ll provide prompts, fun activities and plenty of encouragement to get you started. You bring the creativity. Registration is required for each session.
Calling all first, second and third graders! If you love reading, join us for a fun book exploration. Each session, we'll dive into a book with a staff-led talk and activity inspired by the story. Space is limited so registration for each…
Bring your current project and join us for a fun crafty meetup! It’s the perfect chance to work on your craft, swap ideas and meet new people who enjoy being creative too. All crafts and skill levels are welcome.
Safeguard and share your family history by converting photos, slides, 8mm movies, VHS tapes, and documents into digital formats at the JCGS Memory Lab, located in the Genealogy area of Central Resource Library. Running this fall from Sept.…
An active program of songs, classic rhymes and fingerplays to introduce your little one to the sounds of rhymes and music to give them a head start on language learning. Designed for ages 12 months to 24 months and a caregiver. Siblings…
An active program of songs, classic rhymes and fingerplays to introduce your little one to the sounds of rhymes and music to give them a head start on language learning. Designed for ages 12 months to 24 months and a caregiver. Siblings…
