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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
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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 »
Kanopy: The Great Courses
“I didn’t know the Library offered that” is a phrase we hear from patrons on a regular basis—even those who have been using the Library for years. If you’re interested in it, chances are Johnson County Library has something for you.
A perfect example of this is The Great Courses series on Kanopy. This series features expert professors and industry-leading professionals teaching college-level courses on a wide range of subjects. Study a topic in-depth with unlimited streaming of over 6,500 videos covering 70 subjects, all at your own pace. The best part is there are no exams, assignments, or prerequisites!
Here are some of the subjects covered:
- Architecture
- Business
- Computer Science & Technology
- ESL & Languages
- History
- K-12 Lessons
- Law & Criminal Justice
- Literature & Language
- Media & Communications
- Music
- Performing Arts
- Photography
- Sports & Fitness
You can stream The Great Courses on any of your favorite devices. It is accessible via mobile and tablet apps for Apple and Android. You can also watch on your computer and video streaming devices like Roku, Apple TV, Chromecast and Amazon Fire TV.
The Great Courses on Kanopy is perfect for lifelong learners. If you don’t have an account with Kanopy, setting up one is easy. Your Kanopy account also gives you access to an ever-changing selection of award-winning documentaries, indie films and world cinema. Simply visit The Great Courses page at jocolibrary.org/elibrary to start streaming today.
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.
The Past is Prologue
For November's installment of The Past is Prologue, Johnson County Museum Curator of Interpretation Andrew Gustafson will present on Corinthian Nutter, the Webb Family, Esther Brown, the formation of the first Johnson County NAACP, and the South Park school desegregation case. These events served to set a precedent to the Brown v. Topeka Board of Education court case.
Thursday, Nov. 5,12:30 – 1:30 pm. Register now »
This Week at the Library
This Week at the Library, get your questions answered about our Black & Veatch MakerSpace, attend a few writers workshops online, plus – learn about the events which served to set a precedent to the Brown v. Topeka Board of Education court case.
Young Adult Literary Council
Sunday, November 1 | 2:00 – 3:00 pm
Ask-a-Maker Session
Monday, November 2 | 10:00 – 11:00 am
Query Tracker
Wednesday, November 4 | 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Talking to Preschoolers about Race
Wednesdays, November 4 & 18 | 7:00 – 8:30 pm
The Past is Prologue: Corinthian Nutter and the South Park School
Thursday, November 5 | 12:30 – 1:30 pm
MakerSpace for Beginners
Friday, November 6 | 2:00 – 3:00 pm
Long Story Short, a Workshop with Polly Alice McCann: Crafting a Publishable Short Story Isn’t a Mystery
Saturday, November 7 | 9:00 – 11:00 am
See all of our events »