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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…
Preschoolers will enjoy this longer Storytime with stories, songs, fingerplays and movement activities to encourage pre-reading skills. Designed for ages 3-6 years and a caregiver. Siblings welcome.
Space is limited. Pick up a free ticket…
The Reading Education Assistance Dogs (R.E.A.D.) program improves children’s reading and communication skills by employing a powerful method: reading to a registered therapy dog or cat! These animals volunteer with their owner/handlers as a…
Our Board of Directors are appointed by the Johnson County Board of County Commissioners for a four-year term and may be reappointed for an additional four-year term.
The Library Board meets the second Thursday of every month at 4 p.m. All…
The Library offers spaces where adult patrons can get together and discuss books — both old favorites and new discoveries. This discussion focuses on "The Good Sister" by Sally Hepworth. Identical twin sisters Rose and Fern have a tight…
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Visit the Johnson County Genealogical Society at www.jcgsks.org to schedule an appointment. A volunteer will contact you by email to set up an in-person or a Zoom session link for you prior to the scheduled date.
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…
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Our Facebook Live Storytimes allow the whole family to enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays and movement activities from the comfort of your own home - or wherever you happen to be!
If you have a Facebook account, follow @JoCoLibrary to…
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…
Enjoy a genealogy program and visit with JCGS members about your research and family history. Free and open to the public. Meets in the Carmack Room at Johnson County Central Resource Library. Topics are as follows:
• January 28: Douglas…
Discover what’s percolating in the Kansas Legislature. Representatives and Senators with constituents in Johnson County will discuss the new legislative session, followed by Q&A. You bring the questions, we provide the coffee and doughnuts.…
Registration closes February 10 at 10:30am (278 spots remaining)Register for eventIf you’re age 9-13 and enjoy reading, this program is for you! Let’s get together to read new books, discuss ideas and characters, and meet other book lovers. We read a different book each session, and staff will lead the group in a…
Preschoolers will enjoy this longer Storytime with stories, songs, fingerplays and movement activities to encourage pre-reading skills. Designed for ages 3-6 years and a caregiver. Siblings welcome.
Space is limited. Pick up a free ticket…
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…
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…
Toddlers will enjoy this Storytime with short stories, songs, fingerplays and movement activities to reinforce early language learning. Designed for ages 18 months-3 years and a caregiver. Siblings welcome.
Space is limited. Pick up a free…
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…
The whole family will enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays and movement activities in both English and another language. Exposure to other languages can help develop early language learning and boost pre-reading skills. Fun for the whole…
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…