Events
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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Meet new friends, plan exciting events, recommend books, and take part in fun activities! This is your chance to share ideas and help shape what happens at the Library. Enjoy provided snacks, earn volunteer hours and make a…
See the whole schedule of available breakfasts and lunches »Please note: the Library will be closed June 19 and July 4 and the food program will not be available on those days.
Any child up to 18 years of age can receive a free nutritious…
See the whole schedule of available breakfasts and lunches »Please note: the Library will be closed June 19 and July 4 and the food program will not be available on those days.
Any child up to 18 years of age can receive a free nutritious…
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Learn about sewing machines in this hands-on workshop designed just for kids. In a fun, friendly environment, you'll have the chance to complete a practice project and learn sewing basics. Our sewing machines will be ready for you to use,…
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Interested in sharing your ideas with friends or bringing your favorite fan community together for a collaborative project? Or maybe you just want to know what a zine is? Join us for this fun, creative workshop and dive into the world of…
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Join Science Heroes on a mission to turn science into an adventure! Through hands-on experiments and interactive stories, we’ll get kids excited about the science all around us while celebrating the scientists who bring art to life. Highly…
Have fun playing word games, reading and discovering stories. While everyone is welcome, this program is designed for kids and their English Language Learning caregivers. Registration is required and opens six weeks prior to each session.
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This lap-sit program is designed for babies to explore colors through stories, songs and art-based activities. Be prepared for your mini artist to get messy! Intended for babies birth to 18 months and a caregiver. Registration is required…
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Join author and award-winning musician Jim “Mr. Stinky Feet” Cosgrove for an interactive, rockin’ dance party exploring the rhythm and mood of colors. Bring the whole family and get ready to sing, dance, and express your colorful rhythm!
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This lap-sit program is designed for babies to explore colors through stories, songs and art-based activities. Be prepared for your mini artist to get messy! Intended for babies birth to 18 months and a caregiver. Registration is required…
See the whole schedule of available breakfasts and lunches »Please note: the Library will be closed June 19 and July 4 and the food program will not be available on those days.
Any child up to 18 years of age can receive a free nutritious…
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…
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…
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In All That She Carried, follow 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. Regular print copies are…
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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Drop in and connect with other families for a casual playdate at the Library, featuring open-ended play materials! Designed for children up to age 6 with a caregiver. Siblings are welcome.
For inquiries about accessibility and…
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The Reading Education Assistance Dogs (R.E.A.D.) program enhances children’s reading and communication skills through a unique approach: reading to a registered therapy dog or cat. These animals volunteer alongside their owner/handlers as a…
See the whole schedule of available breakfasts and lunches »Please note: the Library will be closed June 19 and July 4 and the food program will not be available on those days.
Any child up to 18 years of age can receive a free nutritious…