Events
Memory Lab Sessions - In-person or Zoom
In ProgressAll day,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 convert your family…
Creative Writing Contest
In ProgressAll day,Online eventSubmit at: readlocal.submittable.com/submit
May: Poetry June: Short Story July: Essay August: Open This summer, Johnson County Library invites readers and writers to “Color Our World.” In words, paint a picture of your life in all its…
Walk and Read at Strang Park
In ProgressAll day,Family and friends of all ages are invited to enjoy a stroll in the park with Johnson County Library’s Walk and Read. This program creates unique reading experiences in parks across Johnson County, where visitors can follow a paved,…
Walk and Read at Erfurt Park
In ProgressAll day,Family and friends of all ages are invited to enjoy a stroll in the park with Johnson County Library’s Walk and Read. This program creates unique reading experiences in parks across Johnson County, where visitors can follow a paved,…
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Delve into Slow Dance, a poignant and hopeful story about love, vulnerability and personal growth. With evocative prose and nuanced characters, this tender narrative invites you to savor each delicate moment of connection and…
If you're in grades 1-3 and love reading, join us for a fun book exploration! Each session, we’ll dive into a new book with a staff-led discussion and an activity inspired by the story. Participants can stop by the Questions desk to get a…
Young writers ages 9-12 are invited to a one-hour collaborative writing club. Prompts, activities and support will be provided. Registration is required and opens six weeks prior to each session. Please register for each month.
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A brilliant mix of time travel, humor and social commentary, Long Division explores race, language and history through the eyes of a sharp-witted teenager navigating two versions of Mississippi. Join author Kiese Laymon for a public event…
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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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 regularly meets the second Thursday of every month at 4…
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Family and friends of all ages are invited to enjoy a stroll in the park with Johnson County Library’s Walk and Read. This program creates unique reading experiences in parks across Johnson County, where visitors can follow a paved,…
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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…
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Patron pick! The Anxious Generation offers a compelling and urgent look at how smartphones and social media have shaped modern childhood, providing insights into the mental health crisis facing today’s youth and offering paths to a…
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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. Participants can stop by the Youth…
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Delve into Slow Dance, a poignant and hopeful story about love, vulnerability and personal growth. With evocative prose and nuanced characters, this tender narrative invites you to savor each delicate moment of connection and…
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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. Participants can stop by the Questions…
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A brilliant mix of time travel, humor and social commentary, Long Division explores race, language and history through the eyes of a sharp-witted teenager navigating two versions of Mississippi. Join author Kiese Laymon for a public event…
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Join us for a unique workshop that blends meditative breathing with the art of weaving! In this calming and creative space, you’ll learn techniques for mindful breathing that can serve as a lifelong wellness tool. Discover how to harness…
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Learn the art of casting with a tin/copper alloy called pewter. Requiring a much lower melting point than other metals, pewter is a very friendly material for first-time casting and produces beautiful, durable objects. We will make molds…
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…