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Discover Maker Programs OnDemand
Looking to flex your creative muscles? Check out our Maker programs on Library OnDemand -- your destination for Johnson County Library’s virtual events! Here you can browse and register for upcoming programs and events, as well as view past recordings that will teach you how to embroider, make LED paper lanterns, paracord bracelets, and LED foam creatures.
Our Patrons
We're excited to release our newest Did you hear? podcast episode. "Our Patrons" is the second in a series of seven episodes we're devoting to the theme: Discover Your Library!
Our Librarians chime in to share their favorite stories about our patrons. It's sometimes funny, often heart-warming and always interesting. Join Charles and Dave as we attempt to answer the question, "Just who are our patrons?"
TBT: Ice Cream
As you very well know, it’s National Ice Cream Month!
I scream. You scream. We all scream for ice cream. But time and time again, the screaming is ineffective. Most times, you simply must go to the store to buy some.
Remember, jocohistory.org is the place to time travel through local history. Be sure to follow our hashtag on Twitter!
Happy Throwback Thursday! Some call it the best day of the week.
Join Us in Merriam
Antioch Library is relocating to the Merriam Community Center campus, and we want to hear from you!
The Library is working with Dake Wells Architecture to design the new Library for the future, and to meet the changing needs of the community. Join us for a live input session where you will meet the architects, learn about the project, and ideate about your future library.
When: Wednesday, July 7 from 6 - 7:30 PM*
Where: Future site of the Library @ Merriam Community Center campus
This open-house-style program will be outside in person. Travel to the Merriam Community Center parking structure, 6040 Slater St, Merriam, KS, and then join the team under the tents on the adjacent green space, the future site of the Library.
*Note: Due to wet site conditions and the chance of rain, this event was rescheduled from June 30.
Learn more about the Antioch Library Replacement project and additional ways of engagement via Library OnDemand. And, follow @jocolibrary on social media for project updates and photos.
Construction will occur after the design is finalized with completion anticipated in 2023.
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We strive to host inclusive, accessible events and provide information online that enables all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully with Library services. To request an accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact us info@jocolibrary.org or 913.826.4600.
Maintain Your Ride
DIY bike maintenance made simple! Learn to keep your bike in tip-top shape with this free virtual class from Johnson County Library and BikeWalkKC, focused on basic tools and practical know-how.
Maintain Your Ride
Thursday, Nov. 18
12 – 1:30 p.m.
Register now »
This Week at the Library
This week at the Library, you can join us for:
Reminder: The Johnson County Library will be closed July 4 and 5.
Walk and Read – Daily, All Week, (The library will be closed July 5 but you can still enjoy this program.)
“Take a walk and read a book.” Not normally sound advice, but that is exactly what Johnson County Library is suggesting families do this week at Gezer Park, (13251 Mission Rd, Leawood, KS) and at Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park, (West 87th Street Parkway and Lackman Rd., Lenexa). Walk and Read creates a family reading experience in the great outdoors! Families who participate will read two stories posted around the path, one going each direction. When you finish one story, you can flip around to the other side of the sign and begin the next story, which will lead you back around the path.
Kids Summer Food Program – Monday, July 5, 11 AM – Noon
Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas will distribute free meals for ALL children 18 & under in the Central Resource Library parking lot. Parents and caregivers welcome! No cost! No sign-up required.
Table Top Games - Wednesday, July 7, 6 – 8 PM
Board games have brought family and friends together for years, and we are now in a golden age of game choices! Join us online to enjoy virtual games, meet new friends and have new adventures. You can feed a hungry panda in Takenoko, build a dinosaur zoo in Draftosaurus or compete for the best collection of chameleons in Coloretto. All ages welcome.
Antioch Library Replacement Project: Information and Listening Session – Wednesday, July 7, 6 – 7:30 PM
Antioch Library is relocating to the Merriam Community Center campus, and we want to hear from you. In this open-house style session, you will meet the architects, learn about the project, and ideate about your future library.
Ask-A-Maker Session – Thursday, July 8, 5 – 5:30 PM
If you have a question about a Maker-related project you are working on (with hand tools, software or equipment) then register here to get one on one help with a MakerSpace Facilitator live via Zoom.
Independence Day
Here at the Library we celebrate Independence Day by honoring all Americans and salute the freedom of information. Like you, we value life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
Johnson County Library will be closed on Sunday, July 4 and Monday, July 5 for Independence Day. Holidays are a great time to check out our eLibrary!
Call for Art Submissions
Johnson County Library is looking for visual artists and artwork of all types to exhibit their work in one of Johnson County Library’s branch art galleries. If you are at least 18 and are interested in showing your art at Johnson County Library, apply via Submittable.
Annual Bookmark Contest
Post-it note? Your napping kitty's tail? Folded corner (gasp!)? None of those are nearly as cool as having a bookmark with your very own artwork on it. Enter your bookmark art in the 2022 Friends Annual Bookmark Design Contest Honoring National Friends of Libraries Week, Oct. 16-22, and you could see your lovely design on bookmarks available at all of our Library locations.
Tell Us your story about family, books and learning
Show Us what you love about your Library
Draw Us into your colorful Library world
From preschoolers to adults, there are different age categories each with their own winner.
SUBMIT YOUR DESIGN July 11 – Sept. 9, 2022
Download your entry form to get started.
The winning bookmarks will be printed and distributed at our branches and Friends Bookstores this fall.
Co-sponsored with Friends of Johnson County Library.
Discover Library OnDemand
We're pleased to introduce Library OnDemand -- your destination for Johnson County Library’s virtual events! Here you can browse and register for upcoming programs and events, as well as view past recordings in categories like Arts & Culture, Career & Personal Finance, Writers, Community Matters, and special content including the Antioch Library Replacement Project.
Arts & Culture
Designed to foster creatives and cultural workers of all types in our community, Arts & Culture features and celebrates local creativity and research in the Library's physical and digital spaces. It also promotes collaborations and partnerships between the Library and organizations that support the mission of the Library.
Career & Personal Finance
The Library is committed to continuing to support the career- and finance-related needs of our community members. Programs cover topics ranging from resumes and networking to budgeting and investing.
Writers
Featuring helpful programs and resources to support and celebrate local authors.
Community Matters
Providing resources and events for community problem-solving and local politics.
Library OnDemand makes it easy to discover, watch and engage in upcoming and past programs and events so you don’t miss a thing. Visit Library OnDemand and get started today.