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e = everything!
A timely rebroadcast of one of our best shows ever! No lie. After listening, your life may change forever. Our eLibrary is just that big of a deal. The "e" is for electronic. We explore our digital Library collection with special guests Hope Harms and Amy Field. If you look at our physical collection at any of our locations, think about this: we just might have that book, audiobook, magazine, newspaper, DVD in a digital format to access on your computer, tablet, phone, and maybe even your smart TV. In fact, you'll find titles in our amazing digital collection you simply won't find anywhere else! So, Did you hear about our eLibrary?
Masks from the Makers
Our Makers have gone into production with the 3D printers, printing harnesses for the face shields and laser cut PETG for the front face shield at the Black & Veatch MakerSpace.
Makers Gonna Make
While the Library’s buildings have been closed, Maker Nick from the Black and Veatch Makerspace in the Central Resource Library have been hard at work sewing masks, and several of our Library staff have since joined in their efforts. If you like to sew and would like to join us from home in assembling masks, our Makers recommend these resources for making masks.
Featured Artist Friday: Calvin Arsenia
Wow! Did we really discover Calvin Arsenia five years ago?! We sure are going to miss his performance that was scheduled for City Center Live!
Calvin, you've come such a long way. We're proud of you and thankful you have made the Library a part of your life. You've shared such great music with us over the years.
TBT: Guitar Hero
As you very well know, it’s International Guitar Month!
"Sometimes you'll want to give up the guitar. You'll hate the guitar. But if you stick with it, you're gonna be rewarded."
~Jimi Hendrix
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.
elementia issue xvii
Last month we had to reach out with the sad news that our yearly celebration of our teen 'zine, elementia, was cancelled as we all said goodbye to hugs and high-fives to head inside and isolate. American life has changed in surreal ways over the last few weeks and we thought that now, more than ever, we need to hold onto the things that bring us together, that keep us connected.
That is why we are so excited to announce the early release of the digital issue of elementia issue xvii! We hope that you can scroll through its pages and find stories and art that reflect your experiences, make you feel seen and heard, and most of all, inspire you!
Tour via Your Car or Device
Dividing Lines: A History of Segregation in Kansas City
Journey through the history of segregation in the Kansas City metro, primarily through its real estate. Dividing Lines is a tour of the history of residential segregation and its far-reaching impacts.
Dividing Lines Driving Audio Tour
This Dividing Lines tour is designed so that you can safely drive through the city at your own pace while hearing stories about each area you travel through. Download the Voice Map app on Android or iOS.
Nathaniel Bozarth, ethnographer and host of the “Wide Ruled” podcast, narrates this 90-minute drive, bringing in interviews from several area students and notable city figures Sid Willens, Bill Tammeus, Mamie Hughes, and Margaret May.
“Dividing Lines” was created as a part of the Johnson County Library’s “Race Project KC.” The Library’s Civic Engagement Committee, Local History Committee, and Tanner Colby’s book “Some of My Best Friends are Black: The Strange Story of Integration in America” inspired much of the ongoing work of Race Project KC. This tour was made possible by support from Johnson County Library and the Kansas Humanities Council. It was produced by Brainroot Light & Sound. Written by Nathaniel Bozarth and Christopher Cook. The tour features music from Hermon Mehari and KC Jazz LP.
The content of this tour may contain controversial material; such statements are not an expression of library policy.
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eMagazines? Sweet!
The following should be sung to the tune of Neil Diamond's Sweet Caroline.
Us: eMagazines!
You: Bah, bah, bah!
Us: Good times never seemed so good.
You: So good! So good! So good!
Us: eMagazines!
You: Bah, bah, bah!
Us: We believed they never could. (Pause.) eMagazines!
You: Bah, bah, bah!
Us: Good times never seemed so good!
You: SO good! SO good!! SO GOOD!!!
Over 250 popular magazines available instantly on your device. No limit on checkouts, no due dates. Reach out ... to the eLibrary!
The World at Your Fingertips
The Wall Street Journal is a must-read publication for anyone who wants a better understanding of the economy, business and the forces that influence their money and investments. Did you know you can browse the Journal's award-winning reporting and coverage -– online with your Library card?
Read full articles back to 1984 including editorials, editorial cartoons and letters to the editor from well-known Journal readers. Updated daily. Discover the latest buzz with the world's leading financial newspaper »
TBT: Dog Days
As you very well know, it’s National Canine Fitness Month!
This Boston Terrier is wicked smaht! He is reminding you to keep your dog wicked healthy.
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.