Teen's News

• Celebrate National Poetry Month

  Published Wednesday, April 18, 2012

  Join JCPL staff and patrons at our Franklin Branch on Wednesday, April 25 at 7:00 p.m. for a special evening of poetry. Micah Ling recently won the Indiana Emerging Author Award for 2011. She has had two collections of her poetry published, and her third book, Settlement, will be published this spring. She teaches in the English Department at Franklin… 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

• Hunger Games @ the Library

  Published Thursday, March 15, 2012

  Calling all fans of the Hunger Games trilogy, the Johnson County Public Library wants to invite you to our very own version of the Games. Test your survival skills and knowledge of the books. The winning tribute will earn a special prize. We’ll hold our Games on the following dates: Trafalgar Branch - Monday, March 19 @ 6:00 p.m. Clark Pleasant Branch -… Read More

• e-Readers 101 @ JCPL

  Published Saturday, March 3, 2012

  Nook or Kindle? iPad or Tablet? Which e-reader device is best for you? If you’re confused about which to choose or how to use one that you already own, come learn all about the newest e-reader technology at the Trafalgar Branch on Tuesday, March 6 from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. You’ll also learn how to use the Cloud Library, the Johnson County Public Library’s… 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

• An Evening with Carrie Newcomer

  Published Friday, February 24, 2012

  The Johnson County Public Library is proud to welcome one of the definitive voices of the Heartland, singer/songwriter Carrie Newcomer, as part of our One Author, One Community Program. An Indiana native, Newcomer sings of the small joys and pains in life, emphasizing the little moments that are often taken for granted. Her ability for sharp observation… 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