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Music Monday Local Music Spotlight

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Lily B Moonflower has been a performer and songwriter since the age of ten and her music has strong Kansas roots. She recorded and self-produced her upcoming debut album, Moonflower, at a coffee house in her hometown of De Soto while also working as a kitchen cabinet refinisher. Moonflower describes her creative journey as: "I do all my work through my own visions and I follow my own creative compass." We are excited to share an interview with the artist about her music and new album.

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eBundle of Joy

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Baby New Year is only a few days old. That new gadget you got for the holidays? It's an infant too! 

You've got plenty on your mind: keeping it charged, protecting it from the elements, avoiding accidentally dropping it in the toilet, adorning it with bling-tastic cases. But remember, it's never too early to start thinking about a lifelong partner. (Did we mention we moonlight as matchmakers?) May we introduce your gadget to the eLibrary?

  • eBooks are easy to check out, download and read wherever you go
  • eAudiobooks feature studio recorded narration without the fuss of tapes and CDs
  • eMagazines offer current and back issues that you can download and keep forever
  • ​eMusic lets you stream an array of tunes to jazz up your day
  • ​Catalog mobile app keeps track of your regular checkouts, holds and more

These services and more could be part of your new gadget's bright future. No dowry or prenup required, just your Library card and PIN. Check it out!
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Best of 2018 from Your Librarians

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Our Johnson County librarians read a lot. Seriously: A LOT. One of our staff emailed around to find out what books that have been released in 2018 that our staff think that our adult patrons absolutely need to know about. We compiled this list, divided them into ten different categories, with five titles for each list. No matter if you’re looking for a selection for your book club, ideas for a gift for the winter holidays, or just for something good to read, we’ve got you covered. Be sure to check out our Staff Picks for other great suggestions and the NoveList database for readalikes for your favorite novels.
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Our Makers' Top Books of 2018

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Whether you're interested in getting into the Maker movement or just like to read fascinating nonfiction, you'll find something in our Makers' list of favorite books of 2018 »
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eBook Anthologies

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Need a quick break? Get away from holiday craziness and sit down with an eBook full of essays, poems, or stories just the right length » 

 
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Let Us Entertain You

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We've got you covered with our eLibrary.

  • Play some jazzy tunes to complete your holiday party #aesthetic
  • Wow your guests with your savoir faire as you pick a streaming indie flick that has juuust enough edge 
  • Snag a downloadable audiobook ​to keep the whole fam entertained on your roadtrip
  • Phone-a-friend for emergency holiday meal help with Cook's Illustrated, Cook's Country, One-Dish Meals and more with downloadable magazines

All this with your Library card number and PIN. Happy holidays!
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Holiday Recipes from Us to You

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Over at Oak Park, our Librarian Andrew is helping us all get ready for the holidays. Each year, he collects recipes from his coworkers and provides copies of them on a holiday themed display. This year our display-maker extraordinaire Angelica lent a helping hand. Just check out that gorgeous napkin folding! 

Here are the featured recipes. How could you resist some of these names? Happy cooking!
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Have you read the news?

Dear News Enthusiasts,

Here’s your kicker: A Library Card grants you unlimited access to the news of the world! You need to know what’s being exported from New Dehli and who's marching into New Orleans. Human interest stories, editorials, investigative reporting, even the fluffiest of candy floss fluff. You want it all! You crave copy. Paper. Digital. It doesn’t matter. Let’s face it, you care about what’s “above the fold” as much as what’s considered “above board.” 

Choose your news:

Fake News? Fact Checking? We’ve got the data: