Teen's News

• Heroism in the Skies!

  Published Monday, October 17, 2011

  In partnership with the Indiana Humanities Council, the Johnson County Public Library would like to invite you to a very special book discussion on Wednesday, October 19 at 7:00 p.m. Ray Boomhower will be at the Franklin Branch to discuss his book Fighter Pilot: The World War II Career of Alex Vraciu. Lieutenant Vraciu, a Depauw University graduate, was a… Read More

• Be Prepared for the Unthinkable

  Published Monday, October 17, 2011

  Do you know what to do in an emergency? If you can’t answer with a resounding “yes” then make sure to sign up for the Johnson County Public Library’s October CPR Certification Training. On Wednesday, October 19, from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m., Rex Saltsgaver of the Greenwood Police Department will be at the White River Branch to facilitate this important training… Read More

• "Learning Ain't Always Been Easy"

  Published Thursday, October 13, 2011

  Today we consider education a matter of course. Public schools are open to everyone, not to mention the vast resources in U.S. libraries and on the Internet. But there was a time when the very idea of education was a distant and foreign concept for many people. The Johnson County Public Library in partnership with the Johnson County Museum of History would… Read More

• Velvet Elvis

  Published Wednesday, October 5, 2011

  The battle is on! Celebrate Teen Read Week with the Johnson County Public Library by creating the worst art you can think of--seriously! This year’s theme for Teen Read Week is “Picture it @ Your Library” and to illustrate our theme, we are challenging you to create the tackiest, wackiest, most outlandish, and just plain bad art possible. Create… Read More

• Our Hearts on a String

  Published Sunday, October 2, 2011

  Prepare to be dazzled on Wednesday, October 5 at the Johnson County Public Library’s Franklin Branch! Heidi Pearson-Shackleford of Melchior Marionettes will visit at 6:30 p.m. to perform an amazing show with beautiful, hand-crafted and costumed marionettes. You don’t want to miss this show! Open to all ages. To register, please call 738-2098 or visit… Read More

• A Night of Stories, Laughs, and Literacy

  Published Monday, September 26, 2011

  As part of International Literacy Month 2011, the Johnson County Public Library is pleased to announce the return of storyteller, Stephanie Holman, as a featured performer in September. Stephanie will use language, puppets, and props to illustrate how thinking, listening, speaking, writing, and reading create literacy. The result is a hilarious,… Read More

• Here Comes the iPad!

  Published Sunday, September 18, 2011

  Having trouble getting started with your new iPad? The Johnson County Public Library is here to help! On Tuesday, September 20 we will be holding an introductory iPad class at our White River Branch beginning at 6:30 p.m. We’ll cover topics such as how to surf the web, check e-mail, view videos and photos, and customize your device with the iPad specific… Read More

• Emergency Ready

  Published Saturday, September 17, 2011

  Life is unpredictable. The Johnson County Public Library would like to help you be a little more prepared when an emergency occurs. Come to our Trafalgar Branch on Tuesday, September 20 for a Basic First Aid Certification Course. The class will run from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Rex Saltsgaver from the Greenwood Police Department will be on hand to teach… Read More