Children's News

• Read S’more Books @ Your Library

  Published Tuesday, February 7, 2012

  2012 marks the 17th year of special February programming here at the Johnson County Public Library. This year, our theme for the Winter Reading program is Read S’more Books. To sign up for Winter Reading, go to any JCPL Children’s information desk. You can either register yourself as an individual or sign-up the whole family. Then, during the month of… Read More

• Scott Russell Sanders to Visit JCPL

  Published Tuesday, January 24, 2012

  The Johnson County Public Library is proud to feature the eloquent Scott Russell Sanders as part of our One Author, One Community Program. Dr. Sanders’ writing, examines the human place in nature, the character of community, the relationship between culture and geography, and the search for a spiritual path. Among his many awards and honors, Dr. Sanders… Read More

• Time to Bundle Up!

  Published Tuesday, December 13, 2011

  The cold weather is here and it’s time pull out your warm weather gear. Come to the Johnson County Public Library’s Trafalgar Branch on Thursday, December 15 at 4:30 p.m. for our Mitten Tree Day celebration. We’ll decorate mittens, listen to mitten stories, and share a treat! Open to all ages. To register, please call 878-9560 or visit www.jcplin.org … Read More

• Silly Safaris to Visit JCPL

  Published Tuesday, December 13, 2011

  The North Pole isn’t just the headquarters of jolly old Santa and his elves. A whole ecosystem of animals call the icy north reaches their home. Now, just in time for Christmas, Silly Safaris’ Reindeer Reserve is visiting the Johnson County Public Library. Come see reindeer and other animals from the north. Silly Safaris will be at the Franklin Branch on… Read More

• Let’s Get Creative!

  Published Monday, December 12, 2011

  Get your creative juices flowing just in time for Christmas! Come to the Creative Cards for Kids program at the Johnson County Public Library’s Franklin Branch on Wednesday, December 14 at 4:30 p.m.. Learn simple card making techniques and how to make new cards from recycled ones. Open to grades 1-5. To register, please call 738-2098 or visit… Read More

• Beautiful Jim Key, the Wonder Horse!

  Published Wednesday, December 7, 2011

  A horse that can read, spell, and count? Strange but true! Owned and trained by former slave and Civil War veteran, “Dr.” William Key, Jim Key was a phenomenon in turn-of-the- century America. Come learn more about his extraordinary story at the Johnson County Public Library’s Trafalgar Branch on Friday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. This unique program will… Read More

• Christmas Wishes and Cookie Dreams!

  Published Thursday, December 1, 2011

  The warm smell of baking cookies is a fond holiday memory for many people. In Franklin, IN, the pleasure can be two-fold! As part of the Franklin Downtown Holiday Lighting Celebration, Friends of Johnson County Public Library and Mutual Savings Bank are sponsoring the 5th Annual Gingerbread House Contest and the 7th Annual Cookie Contest on Saturday,… Read More

• Dragons are Invading the Library!

  Published Sunday, November 20, 2011

  Giant beasts and serpentine monsters are taking over the Johnson County Public Library’s White River Branch on Tuesday, November 22. Come at 4:30 p.m. to learn all about dragons, make a craft, and play fantastical games! Open to grades 1-5. To register, please call 885-1330 or visit www.jcplin.org For more information, please contact Children’s Services… Read More