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Meeting weekly in their retirement village's Jigsaw Room to exchange theories about unsolved crimes, four savvy septuagenarians propose a daring but unorthodox plan to help a woman rookie cop solve her first big murder case. This, the first…
Registration closes January 15 at 12:00am (12 spots remaining)Register for event
Join us for a fun-filled event with family and friends and become a part of the Johnson County tabletop gaming community. Discover new games from our collection or bring your personal favorite to share – you might get creative with a round…
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 and craft with some new…
Homework Help specifically focuses on literacy support for grades 2-5. Students are encouraged to bring specific homework assignments from school, such as book reports, writing projects, vocabulary, spelling, science or social studies…
Young writers ages 10-14 are invited to this one-hour collaborative writing club. Writing prompts, activities, and encouragement will be provided as we confront the blank page and build a community of writers with monthly meetings.…
Registration closes January 16 at 4:00pm (10 spots remaining)Register for eventIf you’re in grades 1-3 and enjoy reading, let’s get together! Each session we’ll read a different book, and staff will lead the group in discussion and activities about that title. Participants will get a free book while supplies last.…
For one-on-one basic or DNA genealogy help visit the Johnson County Genealogical Society at www.jcgsks.org to schedule an appointment.
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A talented henna artist for wealthy confidantes finds her efforts to control her own destiny in 1950s Jaipur threatened by the abusive husband she fled as a teenage girl. Joshi's evocative descriptions and deft character work will enthrall…
Registration closes January 17 at 12:00am (15 spots remaining)Register for event Homework Help specifically focuses on literacy support for grades 2-5. Students are encouraged to bring specific homework assignments from school, such as book reports, writing projects, vocabulary, spelling, science or social studies…
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To fix the town's pipes, vacuum repairman and self-appointed mayor Signor Speranza must come up with 70,000 euros. To boost revenue, he spreads a harmless rumor about a famous actor who will be filming his new movie nearby, which spins…
Registration closes January 17 at 12:00am (9 spots remaining)Register for event For one-on-one basic or DNA genealogy help visit the Johnson County Genealogical Society at www.jcgsks.org to schedule an appointment.
Shop gently used books and items from the Friends of the Library!20% Friends members discount all day! Follow the Friends on Facebook for holiday exceptions to the sale and other announcements.Friends of Johnson County Library is a…
Teens are invited to join the Young Adult Literary Council to share favorite books, pick up advanced reader copies of teen books to read and review, and participate in other fun activities such as author visits, game days, event planning…
Come visit the Teen Book-ish Clubs at Blue Valley and Lenexa! Let’s get together to share our love of reading and chat about our current reads. Register online for some or all sessions. Discover new favorites, releases or fandoms from other…
Registration closes January 20 at 12:00am (12 spots remaining)Register for event- ,
First love between golden boy Asher and intriguing new girl Lily ends with one teen dead and the other under suspicion of murder. This stellar collaboration that includes book group legend Picoult is layered and surprising.
Come join us to…
Registration closes January 21 at 12:00am (7 spots remaining)Register for event - Online event
If 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. Each session we read a different book, and staff will lead the group in a…
Registration closes January 21 at 4:30pm (19 spots remaining)Register for event 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 light up the…
Registration opens January 1 at 12:00am
Join us for a fun-filled event with family and friends and become a part of the Johnson County tabletop gaming community. Discover new games from our collection or bring your personal favorite to share – you might get creative with a round…
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Pass the U.S. naturalization interview and citizenship exam with help from the Library. The free online classes provide coursework focused on the English language, American History and civics knowledge. Assistance with the citizenship…
Registration closes January 22 at 11:00am (10 spots remaining)Register for event
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In this thoughtful yet quietly terrifying novel, every person on Earth receives a box containing a length of string that corresponds to the amount of life they have left to live. Come join us to discuss The Measure by Nikki…
Registration opens January 9 at 12:00am