Children's News

• The Library Heats it Up!

  Published Tuesday, August 30, 2011

  Do you know what to do during a fire emergency? Too many people, especially children, don’t have a safety plan when a fire breaks out. Come to the Johnson County Public Library’s White River Branch on Thursday, September 1 at 4:30 p.m. for our Firefighters program The White River Township Fire Department will be on the premises with their Safety Trailer to… Read More

• Tales of Summers Past

  Published Monday, August 29, 2011

  As the days grow short and the temperatures begin to slide, we look back on the hot summer months with longing. Come to the Clark Pleasant Branch of the Johnson County Public Library for our Leftover Summer Memories program on Wednesday, August 31 from 3:30 p.m. To 5:00 p.m. Where we’ll reminisce about all the great times we had and craft a couple of… Read More

• O Pioneers!

  Published Sunday, August 21, 2011

  The creak of wagon wheels through the dust; glimpses of prairie dogs and wild bison; the smell of campfires. These are some of the things we think of when talking about the American frontier. The Johnson County Public LIbrary invites you learn more about this dangerous and thrilling period of American history. Come to the Trafalgar Branch on Tuesday,… Read More

• Petticoats and Pistols

  Published Thursday, August 11, 2011

  Have you ever noticed that most of the books and movies about the Civil War tells us what happened to the men and boys who went off to war? Were there no women during the Civil War? Well, of course there were! Come to the Johnson County Museum of History to find out what the women of the Civil War did while their menfolk were off fighting. Professional… Read More

• 3, 2, 1 Kindergarten!

  Published Monday, August 8, 2011

  For all those little ones getting butterflies about the start of kindergarten, and all the parents who are getting antsy too, the Johnson County Public Library is here to help! Join us at our Franklin Branch on Wednesday, August 10 at 4:30 p.m. for a very special storytime all about kindergarten that will chase those butterflies away. We’ll also be making… Read More

• Fabulous Friday Fun in August!

  Published Monday, August 1, 2011

  We’re gearing up for fun at the Clark Pleasant Branch of the Johnson County Public Library. Each Friday in August, we’ll be having a theme Friday Family Fun program appropriate for all ages. Friday, August 5 @ 2:00 p.m. – A Song in My Heart! A musical program featuring stories like Froggy Plays in a Band, a silly movie, and an instrument craft. Friday,… Read More

• Speaking in Silence

  Published Monday, August 1, 2011

  Learning another language doesn’t have to involve speaking at all. Come to the Sign Language Basics program at our Trafalgar Branch. This three-part program will take place August 4, 11, and 18. Basic sign language principles as well signs for everyday communication will be taught. Each session will run from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. To register, please… Read More

• One World, Many Stories

  Published Saturday, July 23, 2011

  You turn the last page and then close the book. Your Summer Reading Program adventure is complete. No, wait! Not yet. First you have to come to one of the Summer Reading parties held at each branch of the Johnson County Public Library. The Franklin Branch’s party will begin at 3:30 p.m. on Monday, July 25th and will feature the wondrous skills of Magic… Read More