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Blood Drive at Antioch Library
The American Red Cross is hosting a blood drive at Antioch Library on Thursday, June 28, 3 - 7pm.
You can call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code AntiochLibrary to schedule an appointment.
Tonight! Movie in the Park AND Meet the Authors!
Tonight you have your pick of awesome Library events.
Join us at 5:30 pm at Blue Valley Library for a reception and conversation with three award-winning young adult authors, Dhonielle Clayton, Zoraida Córdova and Justina Ireland. RSVP and see more details »
At 8pm, join us for The Muppet Movie at both Electric Park in Lenexa and Santa Fe Commons Park in Overland Park. Local music kicks off the evening at 8pm, with the movie beginning at dusk.
Now at Antioch: Amanda Burkhart
Whether Amanda Burkhart is painting an image of a single star or the deepest corner of the knowable universe, the end result inspires awe. Burkhart is “fascinated with the humbling vastness of the earth and skies, eternally painted by light and atmosphere.” Her work combines brilliant washes of natural color with meticulous renderings of star-studded skies.
Kids Create
Kids and parents will interact with Library staff and learn about Library resources while working on a summer craft. Create a gift or make something just for you! Ages 4-8. Younger children will require the help of caregivers to make crafts.
This program is at several locations, see the full schedule »
Writing Contests
We love local authors here at the Library. In support of our home-grown talent, we invite submissions of poetry, fiction, and essays.
Each month we host a new contest with prizes including a $200 honorarium and a reading at the Library or The Writers Place. Read more about the guidelines and enter your original works here »
This Week at the Library
This week at the Johnson County Library, you can learn culinary tips about cooking with beer, meet artists and authors, get to know the dogs from Read to a Dog, better your city bike skills, and see your favorite green frog and all his friends at Movie in the Park!
An Edible Discussion Monday, June 11, 6:30 pm @ Corinth Library
Meet the Artist: Monica Dixon Tuesday, June 12, 6:30 pm @ Cedar Roe Library
Paws on Patrol Wednesday, June 13, 10 am @ Central Resource Library
Confident City Cycling (RSVP please) Thursday, June 14, 5:30 pm @ Central Resource Library
Movie in the Park, Friday June 15, 8 pm, Electric Park and Santa Fe Commons Park
Meet the Authors: Dhonielle Clayton, Zoraida Cordova and Justina Ireland Friday, June 15, 5:30 pm @ Blue Valley Library
This Summer's theme is Libraries Rock! and we have musical events for kids, families, and all ages »
Adelante! Read!
Programa para niños de 4 a 12 años. Lectura, matemáticas, manualidades, cuentos y presentadores.
¡Todo gratis! No hay inscripción.
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Music Monday: Howard Iceberg
Howard Iceberg is an icon of Kansas City roots music. A singer-songwriter whose legacy of 1000-plus songs goes back forty years, Iceberg's recorded output in the past few years has been staggering. It's music that cross-pollinates stripped-down midwestern blues with a ragged and sardonic voice reminiscent of Tom Petty and Bob Dylan. We are honored to share an illuminating interview with this Kansas City music legend.
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Please introduce yourself and describe your music for new listeners.
This Week at the Library
This week at the Library, you can enjoy Summer Reading en español, meet a local author, join the Rebellion, and enjoy local music! And remember when the going gets hot, come to any Library location to cool off in the A/C while surfing the web or enjoying a book.
Adelante! Read! Varios lugares. Programa para niños de 4 a 12 años. Lectura, matemáticas, manualidades, cuentos y presentadores.
Meet the Author: Megan Bannen Tuesday, June 5, 6:30 pm @ Central Resource Library
Star Wars Takeover Friday, June 8, 2:30 pm @ Cedar Roe Library
Listen Local Live: Dreamgirl Friday, June 8, 6:30 pm @ Central Resource Library
And we've got musical events for the whole family this Summer »
June Jams at the Library
Libaries are for music this Summer with events for kids, families, and adults.
Music with Mar: Miss Stephanie Multiple days and locations. Enjoy bubbles, songs, and puppets.
Johnny and Adam - Rhythm and Music Multiple days and locations. Kids will stomp, clap, play drums and sing with Johnny and Adam.
Wizard Rock with the 8th Horcrux Wednesday, June 6, 2 pm @ Central Resource Library. A concert for all ages with a local Harry Potter-themed rock band.
Funky Mama Multiple days and locations. Join this rock n' roll mama to move, dance, jump and sing.
Local Music Live: Dreamgirl Friday, June 8, 6:30 pm at the Johnson County Arts and Heritage Center Enjoy a concert from Listen Local band Dreamgirl.
Musical Adventures with the Violin, Viola and Bass Multiple days and locations. This interactive program with Educational Outreach of the Kansas City Civic Orchestra will introduce children to musical instruments.
Movie in the Park: The Muppet Movie Friday, June 15, 8 pm, Electric Park in Lenexa and Santa Fe Commons Park. Grab a blanket and picnic and join us for a Movie in the Park.
And lots more this Summer »