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Throwback watch party?
Do your San Francisco relatives think you live in the "wild west?" We say, just play along. Please feel free to share this photo with them from jocohistory.org and tell them this was the spot for the watch party you attended last Sunday.
Remember, jocohistory.org is the place to time travel through local history. Be sure to follow our hashtag on Twitter!
Carlsen Center Writing Contest
Share a response to the prompt, “How do your friends, family, and community use food to connect?” 1000 word limit, deadline: Feb. 26. Submit your entry »
Enjoy others' responses »
Your response might win you two free tickets to Seeds, a show presented this Spring at the Carlsen Center at Johnson County Community College. Seeds is a dramatic reenactment of the seven-year battle between a Saskatchewan farmer and biotech corporation Monsanto Inc. This documentary play leads us through a suspenseful labyrinth of legal conflicts around patent rights, scientific debates about genetically modified food, and property clashes between farmers and the biotech industry.
Leawood Pioneer Library Display
Fifth graders from Leawood Elementary School and Brookwood Elementary School submitted Arbor Day-inspired drawings until 6 finalists were chosen. The winning entry was sent on to Topeka to compete against other Kansas schools until a final winner will be chosen. A historic lithograph titled "Tree Planting Group," dated 1937, is showcased in our Leawood Pioneer display case. It is signed by the artist, Grant Wood.
There will be a ceremony held on March 2nd at Leawood City Hall for all 6 finalists. This exhibit will be available for viewing here at Leawood through the second week in March.
If any young patrons are interested in displaying their collections in our brand new display case, they are encouraged to ask Leawood Youth Services staff for a Youth Display Case Application. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, and patrons across Johnson County are welcome to apply!
Friday Featured Artist: Heads or Heads
Heads or Heads is the musical brainchild of 22 year-old Alex Harbolt, who describes his project as "simultaneously avant-garde and easy-listening." Harbolt is also an actor, filmmaker and writer, seeing the intersection of these practices as something "to be ingested as nothing more than a part of the story that is being told; I don't want anything to feel out of place or not within the vision." His new album, Low Angles, due in April, was inspired by his first-ever trip to Los Angeles.
In case you missed it
It's an encore presentation of our Branch Manager episode! If you've never listened to our podcast, this is a good one to sample. You'll hear about what makes our locations unique and how we tailor our services to you. Give Did you hear? a try and please consider subscribing.
A new episode debuts next week. And, it's a great topic: Everything eLibrary!
We Want Your Art!
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.
Johnson County Developmental Supports: Emerging Artists
The JCDS Emerging Artists Program exists to develop the skills of Emerging Artists so that they may reach their full potential and receive income through the sale of their art. It provides an opportunity for this group to build meaningful relationships with professional artists in settings that are typical for those who are part of the local art community. The Emerging Artists are in varying stages of their artistic development and have all expressed a strong passion and enthusiasm for creating art. Creating art has also provided an opportunity to earn money in an industry that is not typically an option for people with developmental and intellectual disabilities.
New Podcast Episode: Branch Managers
In this episode of Did you hear?, it’s a Branch Manager panel. We brought in three branch managers to talk. They compare and contrast their experiences. We take a look at the differences in service populations, facilities, resources, and more. It’s an excellent and insightful discussion.