Events
Creative Writing Contest
In ProgressAll day,We love local authors!
In support of our homegrown talent, we invite submissions of poetry, fiction and essays for a chance to win $200 and receive an invitation to read at a Library event. Our prompt for January through April is:
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Walk and Read at Strang Park
In ProgressAll day,This Walk and Read in Strang Park is posted year-round! In partnership with Johnson County Library, Johnson County Department of Health and Environment and the City of Overland Park, this initiative features two stories displayed along 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…
Meet new friends, plan exciting events and share your favorite reads in this fun group event! It’s a great opportunity to help shape what happens at your Library. If you're passionate about reading or just looking for a fun way to get…
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Patron Pick! A house in the New England woods becomes the anchor for an epic, multi-century tapestry of lives, natural forces and hidden legacies. It asks: how do we remain connected — to land, to history, to each other — when time buries…
For those who need a little extra help, we offer free one-on-one sessions in person at the Central Resource Library. Visit the Johnson County Genealogical Society at jcgsks.org to schedule an appointment.
For inquiries about accessibility…
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…
An active program of songs, classic rhymes and fingerplays to introduce your little one to the sounds of rhymes and music to give them a head start on language learning. Designed for ages 12 months to 24 months and a caregiver. Siblings…
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…
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…
An active program of songs, classic rhymes and fingerplays to introduce your little one to the sounds of rhymes and music to give them a head start on language learning. Designed for ages 12 months to 24 months and a caregiver. Siblings…
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 at…
Calling all first, second and third graders! If you love reading, join us for a fun book exploration. Each session, we’ll dive into a new book with a staff-led talk and activity inspired by the story.
Space is limited so registration for…
Meet new friends, plan exciting events and share your favorite reads in this fun group event! It’s a great opportunity to help shape what happens at your Library. If you're passionate about reading or just looking for a fun way to get…
Young writers ages 9-13, you’re invited to this one-hour collaborative writing club! We’ll provide the prompts, fun activities and plenty of encouragement to get you started. You bring the creativity. Registration is required; please…
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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…
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…