100 Years of Celebrating Stories
Black History Month marks its 100th anniversary this February, celebrating and sharing the stories of Black Americans past and present. Read and discover how the tradition began and why it still matters.
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What's Happening at the Library
Special Mail-In Elections for Edgerton, De Soto & Olathe
Learn about the 2026 upcoming Johnson County special elections by mail. Eligible voters get a ballot automatically & must return by March 3.
Join us for the Legislative Coffee Series
Join state senators and representatives serving Johnson County as they discuss the new legislative session, followed by a Q&A. You bring the questions, we’ll bring the coffee and doughnuts. All Kansas legislators with Johnson County constituents are invited to participate in this series and so are you! See all dates, times and locations »
Questions? We're here for you.
National Love Your Pet Day
February 20th is National Love Your Pet Day! Here are some movies that tell stories about our animal pals.
Movies that I regret not seeing sooner
We've all done it, checked out a movie and instead of watching it, decided to binge watch reality TV instead, and returned it unwatched.
Northwest Region Reads: Long Winter Picks for a Short Winter
Staff at Monticello and Shawnee share things that helped them get through winters past.
Chinese Zodiac Book Pairing
Enjoy this eclectic list of books featuring your zodiac animal starting with the Year of the Horse (2026) and following in order!
Stay Up to Date with the Library
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New daily print allowance makes printing easier
Every Johnson County Library cardholder gets up to $1.50 in free printing each day.
Books to Buddy Read with a Friend
February is the month of love, but one type of love is often overlooked during this month's celebrations: the love of a friend. <3
Explore, research, and celebrate Black History
The Library is proud to provide access to African-American History, an online resource provided by Infobase.
Mango Languages
Self-paced conversational language-learning for more than 70 different languages including ASL and specialty culture courses.
Online Teen Book Club, part of a series
Explore new titles and come together monthly to share thoughts, ask questions, and jump into a thrilling story.
Teen Social Club, part of a series
Meet new friends, plan exciting events, share favorite books and engage in interesting activities. We’d love to have you! Snacks provided.
Black Teen Romance
February is a time to celebrate Valentine's Day and Black History Month. Here are teen romances written by a Black authors!
Gothic Reads for Teens
Odd characters, unsettling narratives, and atmospheric settings are abundant in these gothic fiction books for teens!
Mock Caldecott: Guessing 2025 Award-Winning Picture
What books do you think could be the 2025 "most distinguished American picture book for children?"
Upcoming Event: R.E.A.D. to a Pet
The Reading Education Assistance Dogs (R.E.A.D.) program enhances children’s reading skills by reading to a registered therapy dog or cat.
The World Almanac for Kids Elementary
Kid-friendly reference specifically for elementary grades through illustrated articles, videos, interactives, fun facts and more.
Bienvenido a 6 por 6!
6 por 6 Listos Para Leer es un programa que prepara a los pequeños para que cuando ingresen a la escuela estén listos para aprender a leer.
Estudiantes del idioma inglés
Las clases de la biblioteca con niveles de conversación, principiante, intermedio y avanzado pueden ser una excelente opción para usted.
Taller para pequeñas empresas con Richard Zarate, part of a series
Apr 9th | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Aprenda cómo mantenerse a la vanguardia en el mundo empresarial en constante innovación. Es necesario inscribirse.
Britannica Escolar (Español)
ArtÃculos, diccionarios, recursos multimedia, sitios web y mucho más. Los niveles de escolaridad: primaria y secundaria.