Kids
Adventure starts here. Explore books, movies, games, audiobooks and more and watch imaginations soar!
Johnson County Library has a robust collection of books, movies, materials and more for growing minds and young readers! Our Library branches each host an array of books for children age 6 to 11, as well as the young at heart. Stop by our branches for fun activities and exciting events, or stream online content wherever you are!
New Books for Kids
Graphic Novels Full of Adventure!
Subject Spotlight: Science Stories
Newest Staff Picks
Misty Copeland and the Legacy of a Black Ballerina
Learn more about the amazing Misty Copeland and other trailblazing Black ballerinas both real and imagined!
Staff Picks
If You Liked: Minecraft Omnibus
All of these titles take place in a video game or fantasy worlds with quests similar to those encountered in Minecraft.
Mesoamerican Books for Kids
In conjunction with "Painted Worlds: Color and Culture in Mesoamerican Art" featured at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art WInter 2025/6.
40 Years of Calvin & Hobbes
Calvin and Hobbes is a daily American comic strip created by cartoonist Bill Watterson and began on November 18, 1985.
Upcoming Events
Sewing Fun for Kids
Dec 3rd | 4:00pm - 5:30pm
In this hands-on, fun, friendly workshop just for kids, we’ll complete a practice project and pick up sewing basics! All materials provided.
R.A.W. Presents: Fall Book Celebrations!
Dec 5th | 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Games, activities and challenges will inspire young readers to solve mysteries, build new worlds, and reconnect with beloved characters.
Scribbler Society, part of a series
Young writers ages 9 - 12 are invited to this one-hour collaborative writing club. Prompts, activities and encouragement will be provided!
Online Resources
literacy resources
ABCmouse
Interactive books, educational games and activities designed for young learners ages 2 to 8+. In-Library use only.
BookFlix
Favorite stories come to life as video storybooks with read-along text, paired with a related nonfiction eBook. For grades pre-K to 3.
Lightbox
Hundreds of interactive nonfiction books that integrate multimedia into each page. Enjoy online, no downloads required. For grades K-12.
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Read-Alikes
Read all the books in your favorite series? JoCoLibrary staff recommend these books to read next!
Book recommendations by JoCoLibrary Staff
The Wild Robot
These books feature robots, animals, and occasionally humans who find themselves trying to survive in strange or dangerous surroundings.
Diary of A Wimpy Kid
Likeable characters, cartoony illustrations, adventures, humor.
Dog Man
Dog Man Read-alikes via NoveList!
Hatchet read-alikes
Children's books with high adventure that will keep you in suspense.
Homework Help
Extra education for Early Elementary
Brainfuse HelpNow
Live tutors daily 2 - 11 p.m., plus writing feedback, test prep, customized learning plans, career path exploration and various study tools.
The World Almanac for Kids Elementary
Kid-friendly reference specifically for elementary grades through illustrated articles, videos, interactives, fun facts and more.
The World Almanac for Kids
One-stop resource for middle school student reports and research, plus teacher resources.
Let's Learn Together!
Understanding Modern Math
Hi-Lo Books for Growing Readers
Nonfiction Graphic Novels
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