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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:

 

 
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Throwback Thursday Holiday Hike Through History!

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You'll want to crank up the volume for this holiday hike through history! Trees, snow, lights, joy, family, wonder! What did Santa Bring? A new wood burning stove? A transistor radio? A dollhouse bigger than you? Discover the stories behind these images and details at jocohistory.org It's your place for Johnson County, Kansas History!
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Johnson County librarians on Up To Date

Last Friday we were on KCUR's Up To Date chatting about childrens and teen books that are perfect for holiday reading and gift giving »
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Music Monday: Ernest Melton

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Ernest Melton is one of Kansas City top jazz performers. Originally from Goldsboro, North Carolina, Melton has been refining his musical craft ever since moving to KC at age 10. Melton is a widely respected tenor saxophonist and composer whose new album, The Time of the Slave Is Over,  was recorded live in one session. We are extremely fortunate to share an interview with this young and rising jazz talent.   

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Did you hear? Our Librarians talk about their love of reading!

Jocolibrary Uncovered

Did you hear? What do you look for in a good book? Do you prefer a strong female lead? Are details a must? Do you want the characters to be like you or completely different? Librarians ponder these questions and more in this podcast extra!
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Did you hear? Our Librarians talk books!

Jocolibrary Uncovered

Readers Advisory Librarian Gregg Winsor hosts guest Librarians for a fascinating discussion about what, why and how we read what we read. Their suggestions are not to be missed!