Events
Memory Lab Sessions
In Progress,Digitize and preserve your family photos, slides, 8mm movies, VHS tapes and documents in the JCGS memory lab located in the Genealogy area of Central Resource Library. Equipment and volunteers are here to help you with the process of…
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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 or via Zoom. Visit the Johnson County Genealogical Society at jcgsks.org to schedule an appointment.
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Explore the lives of four sisters from the Freedmen’s Colony of Roanoke Island in this Little Women remix, So Many Beginnings. Join us as we compare the two novels filled with love, resilience, and differing perspectives of the Civil…
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Learn to wield a soldering iron like a pro as we guide you through safety basics, solder on copper tape and solder a light-up badge. No previous experience required — just bring your curiosity and your can-do attitude. Let’s…
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Join us as we chat with the New York Times bestselling author, Amanda Montell about her newest book, The Age of Magical Overthinking: Notes on Modern Irrationality.
In a delicious blend of cultural criticism and personal narrative that…
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In the Lives of Puppets journeys into a whimsical, mechanical world where found family, adventure, and heartache collide. This heartwarming tale of humanity, love, and redemption will make you rethink what it means to be truly alive. Join…
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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 or via Zoom. Visit the Johnson County Genealogical Society at jcgsks.org to schedule an appointment.
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Registration requiredRegister for event Johnson County Library teams up with Bear Necessities Coffee Bar (9609 W 87th St, Overland Park, KS 66212) to bring you an Open Mic on the fourth Friday of every month. Bring poems, short stories, essays and excerpts to share on the stage,…
The Johnson County Genealogical Society meets in the Carmack Room at Johnson County Central Resource Library. Enjoy a genealogy program and visit with JCGS members about your research and family history. The meetings are free and open to…
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The Rose Code by Kate Quinn explores the riveting world of WWII codebreakers, where friendship, betrayal, and untold courage come to life at Bletchley Park. Recorded author talk available in Library OnDemand.
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Explore a new tool and discover how CNC carving can open up a world of creative possibilities in this hands-on workshop! This class will guide you through the basics of using the X-Carve Pro CNC machine.
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Wired for Story reveals how writers can utilize cognitive storytelling strategies to craft stories that ignite readers' brains and captivate them through each plot element.Imagine knowing what the brain craves from every tale it encounters,…
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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 or via Zoom. Visit the Johnson County Genealogical Society at jcgsks.org to schedule an appointment.
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You’re writing a book (or thinking about it), but what happens next? Join us for an inside look into working with an agent and the beginning stages of the publishing process with Seth Fishman, Vice President and Literary Agent at The…
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The Rose Code by Kate Quinn explores the riveting world of WWII codebreakers, where friendship, betrayal, and untold courage come to life at Bletchley Park. Recorded author talk available in Library OnDemand.
Space is limited so…
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All That She Carried by Tiya Miles is the poignant story of an enslaved mother’s gift to her daughter – a cotton sack that weaves together generations of resilience, love, and survival in the face of unimaginable hardship. This program…
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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 or via Zoom. Visit the Johnson County Genealogical Society at jcgsks.org to schedule an appointment.
For inquiries about…
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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 or via Zoom. Visit the Johnson County Genealogical Society at jcgsks.org to schedule an appointment.
For inquiries about…
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Join us for this enlightening presentation with Smithsonian curator Sabrina Sholts as she talks about how the very fact of being human increases our pandemic risks—and gives us the power to save ourselves.
The COVID-19 pandemic won't be…
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Welcome to the MakerSpace!Discover a world of creativity, innovation, and hands-on learning at our Johnson County Library Black & Veatch MakerSpace. Join us as we introduce you to the magic of making using digital fabrication. Maker staff…
Registration opens January 22 at 12:00am