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The Collection

Well, we've done it! We've reached the last episode in our seven-part series we've called "Discover Your Library." We saved the best for last! In this episode, we explore the collection. What better way to begin than with a reading from an author in our collection, Sierra Simone? We follow that with interviews with every member of the collection development team to reveal some things you probably didn't realize about how and why the Library chooses what to include in our collection. If that weren't enough, we hear from musical guest Alisa Jefferson!

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Meet the Author: Michael Kleber-Diggs

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Join Michael Kleber-Diggs as he discusses the power of poetry, the publishing industry, and personal essays.

Meet the Author: Michael Kleber-Diggs in Conversation with Hadara Bar-Nadav

Tuesday, Dec. 7, 6:30 p.m.

Pathway to Publication with Michael Kleber-Diggs

Wednesday, Dec. 8, 6:30 p.m.

Writing the Personal Essay with Michael Kleber-Diggs

Saturday, Dec. 11, 9 a.m.

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Follow Us On Social Media

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If you want extra recommendations, behind-the-scenes Library news and fun, and plenty of book-related memes, come chat with us on social media. This week, tell us what you've been reading. We'd love to hear from you!

@JoCoLibrary on Facebook

@JoCoLibrary on Instagram

@JoCoLibrary on Twitter

@JoCoLibrary on Youtube

@JoCoMakerSpace on Instagram

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DIY Gifts on a Budget

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The holidays are right around the corner and we have some resources to help you make this season budget-friendly with DIY gifts. Homemade gifts let you show that you care with creativity and personalization. Make your gift exchange extra special with these books and websites »

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Your Black Friday Advantage

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Deals! Deals! Deals! But is it worth your money? Will it last? Find out with Consumer Reports. You save time and money shopping with unlimited access to ratings and reviews for 8,500+ products and services including appliances, cars, and electronics.

Access Consumer Reports now with your Library card »

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Throwback Thursday: November is National American Indian Heritage Month

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JoCoHistory expands the public's sense of community through an understanding of Johnson County's history and its place in American society. November is National American Indian Heritage Month and there may not be a better time to explore the JoCoHistory collection for images and articles that shed light on the experience of Native Americans through history in our area.

JoCoHistory is a collaborative presentation of the history from the Johnson County Museum, Johnson County Library and partners. Explore historical photographs and documents about the people, places and organizations of Johnson County, Kansas, from the 19th century to the present.

Happy Thanksgiving and celebrate Throwback Thursday as well. Remember, JoCoHistory is the place to time travel through local history. Be sure to follow our hashtag on Twitter!

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Award-Winning Audiobooks

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Enjoy the holiday weekend with a great audiobook!

The Audies are the Oscars of audiobooks and spoken word entertainment. We've gathered a list of the Audio Publishers Association's 2021 winners and finalists. Some are available now as downloadable audiobooks! Start listening »

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Flip-worthy eMagazines

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Have you met Flipster? No?! Let us introduce you to one of the newest members of Johnson County Library's family. This eMagazine miracle is a curated selection of popular newsstand magazines. You get unlimited access: no checkouts are required. It includes favorites for all ages, from People and TIME to Cricket and Zoobooks and many more. You'll flip for Flipster because Flipster is your source for Flip-worthy eMagazines.

Current and back issues
Unlimited access, no checkouts required
View online or download in the app
Downloads last 2 days (weekly titles) or 7 days (monthly titles)
Search and print within a magazine

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Special Feature Storytime with Sherry Norfolk: Hear the Beat

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Join award-winning storyteller Sherry Norfolk for Hear the Beat, a rollicking storytelling program filled with tales of rhythm, rhyme and music! Listen to stories, engage in rhyming activities (a crucial early literacy skill), and move and groove to the music with your kids in this highly participatory and fun program!