Teen's News

• Don't Be a Victim!

  Published Thursday, October 11, 2012

  These days, the news is awash with stories about bullied children and the often tragic turn bullying takes. Arm yourself against being a victim by coming to a special program at the Johnson County Public Library’s Trafalgar Branch on Wednesday, October 15 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Life System Martial Arts will present a workshop for children that focuses on… Read More

• We Come in Peace

  Published Wednesday, October 10, 2012

  Hollywood pumps out new alien movies all the time, but what is the truth behind all the movie glamour? What does the evidence really say about UFO’s and extra-terrestrials? Come to the White River Branch of the Johnson County Public Library on Saturday, October 13 from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. for an exciting program presented by The Mutual UFO Network (MUFON).… Read More

• Do You Hear What We Hear?

  Published Monday, September 24, 2012

  Lyric Opera Theater of Indiana, whose mission is “to bring classical music to singers and audiences throughout Indiana and its surrounding area,” will perform at the Clark Pleasant Branch on Saturday, September 29 from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. The group will present a program of religious music, drawn from classical repertoire, hymns, and inspirational favorites,… Read More

• Read Hard, Read Long

  Published Monday, September 10, 2012

  As part of International Literacy Month, held in September, the Johnson County Public Library is pleased to introduce a series of themed read-ins. Each JCPL branch will hold a read-in designed to get the community in to the library and reading during the month of September. No registration is necessary, just come by your local branch’s community room and… Read More

• September is National Library Card Sign-up Month!

  Published Saturday, September 1, 2012

  School is in session. Parents and students have made a rush on local stores stocking up on notebooks, folders, backpacks, pencils, pens, crayons, and healthy lunch items. But have you remembered the most important item of all? That’s right, it’s your library card. Come by any Johnson County Public Library branch during the month of September, which is… Read More

• International Literacy for All!

  Published Saturday, September 1, 2012

  September is International Literacy Month, a time to recognize the rampant illiteracy still present in much of the world, including the United States. The Johnson County Public Library, which has been planning events for International Literacy Month since 2007, invites you to take part in this year’s many exciting programs designed to raise awareness and… Read More

• Library Labor Day Closing

  Published Friday, August 31, 2012

  All Johnson County Public Library locations will be closed Monday, September 3 in observance of Labor Day. We will reopen at our regular times on Tuesday, September 4. Thank you and have a great holiday!… Read More

• Read, Build, Play @ JCPL!

  Published Friday, August 24, 2012

  Let's Re-Imagine Story Time! LEGO® DUPLO® and the Association for Library Services To Children (ALSC) have joined hands to celebrate and support local libraries. The most nominated library in the "Read! Build! Play!" project receives $5,000 for books and supplies. The top 200 libraries receive a special LEGO DUPLO Read! Build! Play! toolkit chock full of… Read More