Children's News

• Get Ready for Summer Reading 2012

  Published Sunday, May 27, 2012

  Summer approaches and the Johnson County Public Library is gearing up for it’s annual Summer Reading Program. This year, we invite you to Dream Big! – Read at any of our four branch libraries. Registration is open to all ages and opens on Tuesday, May 29. Our staff has a whole summer of exciting programs planned for you that will keep you reading and… Read More

• Guess the Book

  Published Saturday, May 5, 2012

  May 7 through May 13 is National Children’s Book Week, a time to celebrate books and reading in classrooms, libraries, bookstores, and homes. The Johnson County Public Library invites you to celebrate with us! Come to your local JCPL branch during Children’s Book Week to enter our Guess the Book contest. If you guess correctly, you’ll be entered to win a… Read More

• Learning is Fun!

  Published Friday, April 27, 2012

  It’s time for the Clark Pleasant Branch’s annual May Preschool Academy where we combine our toddlers and preschoolers for a month of activities and fun revolving around one kid-friendly theme. This year we’re celebrating “things that go!” Please see the dates of our academy sessions below (all programs begin at 11:00 a.m.): Tuesday, May 1– Terrific… Read More

• Free Concert @ JCPL

  Published Monday, April 16, 2012

  Join JCPL staff and patrons at our Franklin Branch on Saturday, April 21 for a free concert and refreshments. Gary Kiser has been making music for over 50 years. An expert in the genres of old-time gospel, traditional as well as contemporary folk music, and country blues, Gary will present choice pieces from his repertoire and answer questions… Read More

• Meteorologist Chikage Windler to Visit JCPL

  Published Monday, April 9, 2012

  Severe weather season is just around the corner and the Johnson County Public Library wants to help you get prepared! Come to the Clark Pleasant Branch on Monday, April 16 from 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. to hear Meteorologist Chikage Windler from WTHR Channel 13 share her stories of tornado chasing in Oklahoma and Texas, growing up in tornado alley, and following her… Read More

• American Soldier of WW I & II

  Published Thursday, March 1, 2012

  Hey history buffs, the White River Branch of the Johnson County Public Library has a special event just for you. The Glider Infantry Regiment of the 82nd Airborne re-enactment unit from the World War II Historical Reenactment Society will present a display of uniforms, weapons, and equipment used by soldiers during the first and second World Wars. The… Read More

• Iditarod or Bust!

  Published Thursday, February 9, 2012

  Iditarod musher and Indianapolis native, Karen Land, has run the Iditarod Sled Dog Race three times. She will share with us what it’s like to run this grueling race in the wilds of Alaska, and about life with her beloved dogs. You don’t want to miss this thrilling opportunity to meet a veteran Iditarod musher and her sled dog, Borage. Join us at the… Read More

• Let’s All Read Together!

  Published Wednesday, February 8, 2012

  Come and see what February has in store for you at the Johnson County Public Library! This year, we are excited to celebrate a One Author, One Community read program at all four of our branch locations. This community-wide read encourages people throughout the county to connect, communicate, and contribute their ideas and experiences to each other by… Read More