Ahhh Fall, the Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness as our old friend Keats said; Summer is firmly in our rearview mirror and the night has begun drawing in! Do not fear for we here at the Johnson County Library have activities, events and more to appeal to most tastes!
For grown-ups looking to get away for a bit, we are hosting some Mystery Novel Escape Rooms for Adults at our Central Resource and Monticello branches this October, perfect for stretching your brain and having fun with fellow library folk.
Did you know that Johnson County Library will be hosting Spooky Cottages for Families events, and a similar one just for Teens perfect if you are thinking about getting yourself a haunted house but are not sure about moving in just yet.
Why not join bestselling children's author Lindsay Currie for an afternoon of mystery and adventure at the Central Resource Library on October 16? Copies of her books will be available on the day from Rainy Day Books if you would like to take home a signed copy.
If you like terrifying tales told after dark, then A Spooky Storytelling Night at Lenexa City Center Library may be what you are looking for.
Author, historian and citizen of the Choctaw nation Devon A. Mihesuah will be visiting several Johnson County Libraries during October to discuss her novel The Hatak Witches, exploring its blend of history, culture, family and magic.
On October 24, join us at the Central Resource Library for Honoring Día de los Muertos, attendees will explore the signs and symbols of the Mexican cultural tradition. Leave with a deeper understanding of the holiday and a takeaway activity that honors and remembers your loved ones.
We wouldn’t be the library if we did not urge you to check out our catalog! We have a variety of scary DVDs, books about vampires, witches, werewolves and loads of creatures that go bump in the night!
If all that sounds draining you can always visit your favorite branch to browse the shelves, catch up with your favorite librarian and try out one of the many passive display activities that you can find in most branches!
