Events
Walk and Read at Celebration Park
In ProgressAll dayJohnson County Library and Gardner Parks and Recreation invite you to visit the Walk and Read at Celebration Park. Two stories, “Surf’s Up” by Kwame Alexander and “Shy Ones” by Simona Ciraolo, will be posted.
Walk and Read at Wilder Bluffs Park
In ProgressAll dayJohnson County Library, Shawnee Parks and Rec, and De Soto Parents as Teachers, invite you to visit the Walk and Read program at Wilder Bluffs Park, located in Shawnee KS. Two stories, Boats Float! and After Squidnight, will be posted for…
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During periods of crisis and/or transition, the experience of getting stuck, being anxious or even becoming fearful will occur! Those anxious feelings are natural. This workshop offers women an opportunity to refocus, reframe and expand…
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The only thing better than a good book is talking about it! This Summer we're offering both in-person and virtual book discussions. Register to save your spot. Registrants will receive a copy of the book that they will then return to us at…
Registration closes May 22 at 2:00pm (2 spots remaining)Register for event
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Basic Genealogy Help - Tuesdays May 3 - August 30
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 a Zoom session link for you prior to…
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When finding a new job, it is important to make sure that you are a good fit for the company AND that the company is a good fit for you. There are strategies to figuring out whether or not a new job or position is right for you. This…
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¿Eres un estudiante de inglés? Las clases de ELL están disponibles en línea. A partir de junio 2022 se ofrecerán clases de niveles básico, intermedio y avanzado. Con un límite de 10 estudiantes para cada clase. Las inscripciones comenzarán…
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The only thing better than a good book is talking about it! This Summer we're offering both in-person and virtual book discussions. Register to save your spot. Registrants will receive a copy of the book that they will then return to us at…
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In ProgressAll dayJohnson County Library and Lenexa Parks and Recreation invite you to visit the Walk and Read at Sar-Ko-Par Park. Two stories, “Hello Ocean” by Pam Muñoz Ryan and “Just Be Jelly” by Maddie Frost, will be posted.
“Seas the day” and bring your family and friends to join library customers from around the metro for fun activities and giveaways followed by a free showing of MacGillivrary Freeman’s Great Barrier Reef, a film about the world’s largest…
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Enjoy a genealogy program and visit with JCGS members about your research and family history. Free and open to the public. Meeting will be held in person at Central Resource Library in the Carmack Community Room as well as virtually via…
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Basic Genealogy Help - Tuesdays May 3 - August 30
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 a Zoom session link for you prior to…
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Do you have a LinkedIn profile? Does yours need an update? Learn how to set up a profile and get tips and tricks on how to get the most out of LinkedIn. Stay connected to career opportunities and attract employers with a stellar profile.
This…
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This book club helps kids learn more about important moments in American history. American Girl offers many character stories exploring historical perspectives from a girl’s point of view. Join this group to read…
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Registration closes May 31 at 6:30pm (9 spots remaining)Register for event- Online event
It's inevitable that we will run into conflict in the workplace - how can you best handle it?
This workshop is offered by the Women’s Employment Network – an organization that provides support for realizing your career, financial and…
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Gather the family for a special storytime to start off Summer Reading. 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…
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Everyone is welcome for our Summer Reading launch extravaganza featuring live musical entertainment and trivia. Groove to the music then pause to catch your breath and test your trivia mettle on questions suitable for the whole family. Can…
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Ben Clanton, creator of the “Narwhal and Jelly” books, will share his journey from struggling to avid reader, and how his characters come to life. He will demonstrate doodling and guided drawings while attendees learn about making…
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