Events
Walk and Read at Strang Park
In ProgressAll day,The Walk and Read at Strang Park is posted year round! In partnership with Johnson County Library, Johnson County Health and Environment Services and the City of Overland Park, this initiative features two stories displayed along a paved…
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Nov. 14, 2023, marked the first annual Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day in Kansas, as proclaimed by Governor Kelly. Johnson County Library and the City of Mission invite you to visit the Walk and Read at Waterworks Park (5810 W. 53rd St.,…
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Nov. 14, 2023, marked the first annual Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day in Kansas, as proclaimed by Governor Kelly. Johnson County Library and the City of Mission invite you to visit the Walk and Read at Waterworks Park (5810 W. 53rd St.,…
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Discover how your interests can lead to a meaningful career in public service. This unique multi-department opportunity connects high school students with Johnson County and local government agencies to explore the many careers that keep…
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Registration open »Join award-winning author Amanda Peters as she discusses her haunting and heartfelt debut, The Berry Pickers. Discover how memory, identity and family collide in this moving literary novel.
Enjoy this and a range of talks…
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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Get inspired by the colors of spring and our feathered friends! In this interactive art workshop, you will explore a variety of bird images and create your own vibrant montage on canvas board. Using mixed media like crayons, watercolor,…
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The Reading Education Assistance Dogs (R.E.A.D.) program enhances children’s reading and communication skills by allowing them to read to a registered therapy dog or cat alongside their owner/handlers. Get a ticket when you arrive and wait…
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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Registration open »Join debut author and former TV producer Sue Hincenbergs as she discusses The Retirement Plan, a darkly hilarious tale of friendship, betrayal and murder among longtime friends. Discover how three women turn to crime to…
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ArtWorks is a professional development series designed to help artists build and strengthen their creative careers. From writing resumes and artist statements to understanding contracts and pricing, ArtWorks provides practical tools and…
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The Reading Education Assistance Dogs (R.E.A.D.) program enhances children’s reading and communication skills by allowing them to read to a registered therapy dog or cat alongside their owner/handlers. Get a ticket when you arrive and wait…
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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Let the stories leap off the page and into your imagination while spending a fun, interactive afternoon with the Readers and Writers Network (R.A.W.) and the Library. Exciting games, hands-on activities and creative challenges will inspire…
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Join us as we celebrate 250 years of Jane Austen’s wit and wisdom. Enjoy a delightful afternoon filled with Regency-inspired crafts, a period-style tea and fun trivia inspired by Austen’s timeless works. Come in costume or in casual attire…
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Meet new friends, plan exciting events, recommend awesome books and engage in interesting activities. This is a great opportunity to share your ideas and help shape what happens at your Library. Whether you're passionate about reading or…
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Registration open »Take a delicious dive into history with Paula J. Johnson as she explores the stories, significance and legacy of the icon in Julia Child’s Kitchen. Discover how one woman’s passion for food changed American cooking…
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Meet new friends, plan exciting events, recommend awesome books and engage in interesting activities. This is a great opportunity to share your ideas and help shape what happens at your Library. Whether you're passionate about reading or…
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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Join us for an interactive come-and-go Storytime featuring Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus by Mo Willems. This event offers various stations with read-alouds, audiobooks, sensory play, art and storytelling. Designed to be inclusive…
