Teen's News

• Defy the Dark New Author Contest

  Published Thursday, August 9, 2012

  Saundra Mitchell wants to pay it forward in a big way. She got her break as a brand new author when a producer plucked her script out of a slush pile more than fifteen years ago. Now that she's published three teen novels (Shadowed Summer, The Vespertine, The Springsweet,) Ms. Mitchell is excited to reach a hand back to the next generation of authors with… Read More

• Going for the Gold

  Published Wednesday, July 18, 2012

  We’re going for gold at the Johnson County Public Library’s White River Branch. In celebration of the 2012 Summer Olympics, join us for our own Library Olympics on Friday, July 20 at 4:00 p.m. where you’ll compete in awesome library challenges! Open to grades 1-5. To register, please call 885-1330 or visit www.jcplin.org For more information, please contact… Read More

• Time to Party!

  Published Monday, July 16, 2012

  The summer is almost over and you’ve got a huge stack of reading done. Now it’s time to party! If you completed the Johnson County Public Library’s Dream Big! Summer Reading Program then make sure to celebrate your achievement at one of our four finishers’ parties. The Bubble Truck will be at the Franklin, Trafalgar, and White River Branch parties on the… Read More

• Teen Iron Chef Returns to JCPL

  Published Monday, July 9, 2012

  Have you got what it takes to be an Iron Chef? Demonstrate your skills by dreaming up the most delicious and decadent desserts this July for the Johnson County Public Library’s Teen Iron Chef competition! There are three chances to participate: Thursday, July 12 at the White River Branch beginning at 3:00 p.m. Thursday, July 12 at the Franklin Branch… Read More

• JCPL Closed for July 4th

  Published Sunday, July 1, 2012

  In honor of Independence Day, all locations of the Johnson County Public Library will be closed on Wednesday, July 4. We will reopen at our regularly posted hours on Thursday, July 5. For more information, please contact your local branch at the phone numbers listed below: White River Branch: 885-1330 Clark Pleasant Branch: 535-6206 Franklin Branch:… Read More

• Gluten-free and Loving It!

  Published Friday, June 22, 2012

  Have you been considering a gluten-free diet? Well, then join staff and patrons at the Johnson County Public Library’s Franklin Branch on Tuesday, June 26 at 6:30 p.m. to learn about gluten-free eating and whether it’s for you. Extension Educator and registered dietitian, Christina Ferroli will discuss the medical basis for as well as what is involved with… Read More

• Sewing Program @ JCPL

  Published Monday, June 11, 2012

  Everyone needs a special pillow to help them “Dream Big.” So, come to the Johnson County Public Library’s Franklin Branch on Tuesday, June 19 from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. and learn how to create your own one-of-a-kind patchwork pillow cover. All supplies will be provided, but if you have fabric scraps you’d like to use, bring them along (you will need enough for… Read More

• Indiana Wilds

  Published Monday, June 4, 2012

  Calling all nature lovers! Make sure to join us at the Johnson County Public Library’s White River Branch on Tuesday, June 12 at 7:00 p.m. for a very special program. Janet Creamer, Assistant Park Manager for the Southeastway Park in New Palestine, Indiana, will talk with us about various wildflowers that can be found throughout Indiana. Open to teens and… Read More