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Highlights of 2022 Include Jubilant Return to In-Person Programming https://jocolibrary.org/our-stories/highlights-2022-include-jubilant-return-person-programming
Johnson County Library celebrated many highlights in 2022, most notably its emergence from COVID-19 pandemic precautions and a joyful return to in-person programming and activities.  The Library had a smooth leadership transition, as the torch passed July 1 from retiring County Librarian Sean Casserley to longtime Deputy Tricia Suellentrop, whom Casserley enthusiastically endorsed as his replacement.   Suellentrop has just named Kinsley Riggs, adult s
This Week at the Library https://jocolibrary.org/our-stories/week-library-121
We’re wishing you a holiday season full of cozy reading, listening, watching, learning and making. We look forward to sharing more storytimes, more book discussions and more incredible programs like the annual Writers Conference in 2023.  The Johnson County Library locations will be closed Sunday, Dec. 25 and Monday, Dec. 26, 2022, for Christmas.   Branches will also be closed Sunday, Jan. 1 and Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, for New Year’s Day.   Jo
Meet the Author: Kristin Huston https://jocolibrary.org/we-recommend/reviews/meet-author-kristin-huston
Kristin Huston works as a writer, freelance proofreader, and teacher. But it wasn't always this way. It wasn't until after law school that Huston realized there was no way she could ever practice law and went on to grad school, earning a PhD in English and History. She finally gave in to the yearning to write, and now spends her days scribbling quirky stories for adults and teens with elements of the creepy, fantastic, and unexplainable. Girls who take no prisoners,
Social Media Coordinator Passionate about Sharing Library’s Story https://jocolibrary.org/our-stories/social-media-coordinator-passionate-about-sharing-librarys-story
Lisa Allen’s writing career has been a journey of discovery with a rich range of experiences: reporting human interest profiles for Johnson County magazines; creating blog posts and marketing copy for business professionals; getting published in three anthologies and various literary journals; even ghostwriting countless dating profiles.   More recently, on the Johnson County Library staff since 2019, she has helped provide the online content to champion the Li
Author Research in Action Podcast with Dr. Randall Horton https://jocolibrary.org/our-stories/author-research-action-podcast-dr-randall-horton
Dr. Randall Horton is on the faculty of the 2020 Johnson County Library Writers Conference, where he will teach sessions in Memoir Construction, Creative Nonfiction with Fictional Elements, and City as Protagonist. He will also be in conversation with poets Megan Kaminski and Rudy Francisco for the kickoff event. You can hear him in this episode of Did You Hear. Dr. Randall Horton and Anishinaabekwe poet Louise K. Waakaa’igan discuss poetry both as a lifeline a
Staff Spotlight: Dynamic Design Duo https://jocolibrary.org/our-stories/staff-spotlight-dynamic-design-duo
Johnson County Library has a dynamic duo. They work behind-the-scenes but leave an indelible mark of artistic creativity and passion on the system’s educational and promotional materials. Jennifer Taylor and Cindy Frazer are the Library’s two graphics coordinators, playing an essential role in communication and outreach. “We are part of the customer experience department,” Taylor explained. “We do all of the printed materials, the bookmarks, the flyers, the newslett
Discover Your Library: Events https://jocolibrary.org/our-stories/discover-your-library-events
We have arrived at part seven of our eight-part Discover your Library series. In this Did you hear? episode, we give you a behind the scenes look at our Events. Programs and Events Coordinator Joseph Keehn talks about what led him to Johnson County Library and how his job has changed over the years—including adapting to the challenge of programming during COVID. Several Librarians call in to share memories of their favorite Johnson County Library event. Author and p
Meet the Author: Danyelle Ferguson https://jocolibrary.org/we-recommend/reviews/meet-author-danyelle-ferguson
Danyelle Ferguson discovered her love for the written word in elementary school. Her first article was published when she was in 6th grade. Since then, she’s won several awards and has been published world-wide in newspapers, magazines and books. She’s grateful every day to work in her dream jobs – author, editor, and nurturing her readaholic tendencies.
Meet the Author: Stephanie Morrill https://jocolibrary.org/we-recommend/reviews/meet-author-stephanie-morrill
Today we get to feature a writer who splits her time between authoring fiction and offering guidance to aspiring authors. Booklist described her most recent release as an enjoyable yet sobering mystery with a surprising twist for inquisitive readers.