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Color Your Year!
Have you heard? Living Coral is the 2019 Pantone Color of the Year!
The folks at Pantone say Living Coral is "vibrant, yet mellow" and it "embraces us with warmth and nourishment to provide comfort and buoyancy in our continually shifting environment."
So how can your Library Card bring more color to your life?
Art. Did you know there are a number of prints of paintings you can check out from the Central Resource Library? Find all of them that have used Living Coral. You'll be the envy of all your friends.
Films. IndieFlix brings over 7,000 high-quality shorts, features, documentaries, classic TV shows and Web series from 85 countries. Make it a game—watch every single one and count the number of times you see the color of the year!
Fashion. Learn Fashion Design 101 online through Universal Class. We're almost certain they will approve of using Living Coral for everything from your hat, to your hoodie, to your high waisted pants, to your hiking boots!
Graphic design. An all Living Coral website? We like the way you think! Our eLearning resources are at no cost to you! Let in-depth videos and online classes be your gateway to "Coralizing" the world (is that a word?)
Home improvement. Ready for a change? Make the leap. Go for it. Do it! We've got the right eMagazine for you like The Family Handyman. Living Coral drapes, Living Coral wall paint, Living Coral sofa, Living Coral EVERYTHING!
Travel. Have you ever visited a coral reef? It's time! That's some real living coral! We've got shelves and shelves of travel books! We even have your favorite downloadable audiobooks for the journey to your destination.
Or simply use "Coral" as a search term as a way to browse our catalog. Who knows what you'll find. Explore! After all, "Living Coral welcomes and encourages lighthearted activity."
Living Coral, the Library salutes you!
Fueling your Throwback Thursday
Do you remember petrol in glass gas pumps? How about "Full Service?" Do you recognize any of these old gas stations? Discover the story behind these images and details at jocohistory.org. It's your place for Johnson County, Kansas History! Follow our hashtag on Twitter.
Blue Valley's READ poster winner
Each of our locations draws a name from the pool of kids who participated in Summer Reading to win a READ poster photoshoot. Here is Blue Valley's winner!
Blue Valley Library hosts a huge variety of storytimes, as well as lots of other great events, like Table Top Games. Check out all their events here »
Music Monday Local Music Spotlight
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
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!
Best of 2018 from Your Librarians
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.
Our Makers' Top Books of 2018
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 »
eBook Anthologies
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 »
Let Us Entertain You
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!