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Career questions? Finance frustrations?
Do you have questions about Career Planning and Jobs? Any concerns about Personal Finance? Did you know we offer online programs that feature experts and are designed to answer your questions and ease your concerns? If you can't attend when one of our great online events is scheduled, no worries! We have video archives for these online programs.
Look for an Access Online Programs Archive link when you visit our Career Planning and Jobs section.
And, when you visit our Personal Finance section, look for an Access Online Programs Archive link there as well.
All the cool cats and hot dogs know these online videos are the place to go!
Holiday Gift Guide
Start planning your gift list, find great deals, and get time-saving holiday tips with the Consumer Reports Holiday Gift Guide. They show you the top products from their testing, including air fryers, coffee makers, cookware, TVs, and vacuums. They also share expert advice on choosing the right gifts at the right price. Get the latest on the holidays from CR. All you need is your Library Card and PIN.
Book Report: Stories From the Library
Did you know that every month staff, volunteers, and patrons are featured in our Library Book Report? The Book Report is produced for our Library Board, and posted for staff and patrons to enjoy.
This month’s Book Report features the Library's various eNewsletters to enhance communications to Library patrons during the pandemic; our patron of the month spotlight, plus -- more stories about our events and colleagues!
To find current and past issues of the Book Report, visit the Library Board page and click on “past meetings.”
This Week at the Library
This Week at the Library, you can learn more about Medicare, get help on your genealogy journey, learn to keep your bike in tip-top shape, and -- attend an online Slam Poetry Workshop with Rudy Francisco!
Young Adult Literary Council
Sunday, November 15 | 2:00 – 3:00 pm
Making the Move to Medicare
Monday, November 16 | 6:30 – 8:00 pm
One-on-One Genealogy Help
Tuesday, November 17 | 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Book Party
Wednesday, November 18 | 2:00 – 2:30 pm
Thursday, November 19 | 6:00 – 6:30 pm
Maintain Your Ride
Thursday, November 19 | 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Makerspace for Beginners
Friday, November 20 | 2:00 – 3:00 pm
Slam Poetry Workshop with Rudy Francisco
Saturday, November 21 | 1:00 – 3:00 pm
See all of our events »
Johnson County, KS Trains: 1900 - 1948
Happy Throwback Thursday!
Discover the story behind these images and details at jocohistory.org It's your place for Johnson County, Kansas History! Follow our hashtag on Twitter.
Today We Honor Our Veterans
On this Veteran's Day, we celebrate all those who have served in the U.S. military. jocohistory.org provides a great way for you to explore the history of Johnson County veterans. If you you have never visited jocohistory.org, you'll find it is the place to time travel through local history. Enter a search term such as "soldier" to find articles and images. Then, explore! Be sure to follow our hashtag on Twitter.
Also, join Johnson County Government with special facebook and online events today beginning at 11 AM.
jocogov.org/JocoHonorsVets
facebook.com/jocogov
Johnson County Government invites all veterans and their families to participate in the
34th annual Veterans Day celebration. While this event honors all veterans, with this
year marking the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II, we will include special
recognition for veterans of that war.
Because of COVID-19, this year's event will be available online and on
Facebook. The ceremony will include a mixture of live and previously
recorded presentations:
- Speeches honoring veterans
- Patriotic music and songs
- Presentation of the colors
- Placement of memorial wreaths by local veterans organizations
- Playing of "Taps" and a rifle salute
- For more information about this year's event, visit jocogov.org/jocohonorsvets
Storytime with Eric Litwin
Join us November 10th at 2 pm on Facebook Live for a Special Storytime Feature with Eric Litwin, author of the original Pete the Cat, The Nuts and Groovy Joe!
Head over to our Facebook page at 2 pm on Nov. 10 - and don't forget to Like and Follow our page to get notified when we go live!
El Día de los Muertos
El Día de los Muertos is a beautiful Mexican holiday celebrating the memories of the people we have lost. This tradition of honoring the dead is believed to keep them with us in spirit and this holiday is becoming widely popular in the United States. We invite all our patrons to join in this celebration.
Open to patrons of all ages, we invite you to honor those you love who have passed away. You can create and photograph your own ofrenda, make artwork inspired by this tradition, send us a photo or a poem or a written memory of your loved one. Submit your creation to us for us to share on the Johnson County Library website and social media platforms.
- Create! Make an ofrenda in your home or school, write a poem or a memory, or select a photo in honor of someone that has passed away.
- Submit your photo or word document by sending it as an attachment to an email to JCLEducators@jocogov.org. We will accept submissions through Monday, Nov. 15.
- Watch Johnson County Library’s Website, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter accounts to see and read the memories shared by our whole community.
El día de los muertos es una bella tradición mexicana que celebra la memoria de las personas que hemos perdido. En esta tradición para honrar a los muertos, se cree que los espíritus de las personas que han fallecido vienen a visitarnos. Esta celebración se está convirtiendo en una festividad muy popular en los Estados Unidos. Queremos invitar a todos nuestros usuarios a que nos acompañen en este evento.
Todos pueden participar, este programa está abierto para los usuarios de cualquier edad, los invitamos a honrar a esas personas queridas que han fallecido. Pueden crear y fotografiar sus propias ofrendas, elaborar un arte inspirado por esta tradición, mandarnos una fotografía, o poema, o una memoria escrita de su persona querida que ha fallecido. Envíe sus creaciones para compartir en nuestro sitio de web de la biblioteca Johnson County y en nuestras plataformas sociales.
- Creen una ofrenda en su casa, escriban un poema o una memoria, o seleccione una foto en honor de alguna persona que ha fallecido.
- Mande su fotografía o documento de Word aquí JCLEducators@jocogov.org
- Visite los sitios web de la biblioteca de Johnson County en Instagram, Facebook y Twitter para ver y leer las memorias compartidas por la comunidad.
This Week at the Library
This Week at the Library, celebrate Kansas Reads to Preschoolers with special guest, Eric Litwin; learn how to use Mint.com to establish and maintain your budget – and be sure to register for our virtual 2020 Writers Conference!
Storytime Special Feature with Eric Litwin
Tuesday, November 10 | 2:00 – 3:00 pm
21st Century Budgeting with Mint.com
Thursday, November 12 | 6:30 – 7:30 pm
2020 Writers Conference
Thursday, November 12 – Saturday, November 15
Making the Move to Medicare
Monday, November 16 | 6:30 – 8:00 pm
See all of our events »
Podcast Encore
Did you miss the last Did you hear? No worries, here is an encore presentation on Cash Bail. What is it and why are we talking about it? The Library has always been engaged in the community and we're committed to serving all of our patrons. If you weren't aware of the numerous community outreach services we offer, have a look! In this episode, Librarians Kate and Flannery represent our Incarcerated Services in this interview with Lauren Worley of KC Bail Fund.