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Johnson County Library is pleased to announce that Jared Campbell has won our poetry contest on the theme Color Our World with his piece "Favorite Painting." Jared M. Campbell is a lawyer living in...

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Shawnee Library's READ Poster Winner

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Each of our locations draws a name from the pool of kids who participated in Summer Reading to win a READ poster photoshoot. Here are Shawnee Library's winners from 2018! You can enjoy the adorable-ness of current and past READ poster winners at each of our Libraries.

Shawnee Library hosts Monday Needlers, storytimes, an American Girl Book Club and more »

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Anthologies Episode

Jocolibrary Uncovered

We have a new podcast episode! Need something to read? Do you want to try something different? We encourage you to try anthologies! What are they? Why are they so amazingly good? You must listen to discover. Guest Librarians Helen and Lisa join Dave Carson as we investigate anthologies.

***PLEASE BE ADVISED*** Warning: adult content. One of the book titles mentioned in this podcast contains a swear word.

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New Podcast Episode

Jocolibrary Uncovered

In this episode, Stephanie Neu from the Johnson County Library Foundation visits to discuss The Library Lets Loose -- our annual signature fundraising event for the Johnson County Library programs and collection. Adult Library lovers (21+ years and older) enjoy unique, interactive and creative experiences, tasty local libations and scrumptious food and drink pairings– plus entertainment from local musicians, makers and artists.

Buy Tickets Now! Plus, educators and librarians tickets are just $50 through the day of event.

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Tell Stories About Everything!

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We’re celebrating 10 years of 6 by 6: Six Skills by Six Years, our award-winning early literacy program. Today's skill is "Tell Stories About Everything!"