Teen's News

• Get T.A.G.ed

  Published Monday, August 1, 2011

  The library wants YOU. The Johnson County Public Library’s Clark Pleasant Branch is calling all creative teens to join the Teen Advisory Group (T.A.G.). Members of T.A.G. will work with librarians to plan teen centered programs, work on special projects, and chat with peers about books, movies, and music. Upcoming T.A.G. meetings will take place on… Read More

• Searching for the Next Spielberg

  Published Monday, August 1, 2011

  Filmmaking and video production used to be the province of skilled experts who had studied and worked in the industry for years before anyone saw their work.Today, with sites like YouTube popping up, more and more people are flexing their filmmaking muscles. The Johnson County Public Library in partnership with the Greenwood Library and Greenwood… 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

• Free Concert at JCPL

  Published Tuesday, July 19, 2011

  Join JCPL staff and patrons at our Franklin Branch on Thursday, July 21st 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 from… Read More

• Breathe, Just Breathe

  Published Tuesday, July 12, 2011

  Though it has been around for thousands of years, yoga has only entered the mainstream of the “Western” world in recent decades. However, practitioners both new and experienced are ready to tell you that yoga’s benefits are manifold. Greater flexibility, peace of mind, and muscle tone are just some of the results to be gained from yoga. JCPL invites you… Read More

• Light Up the Night!

  Published Monday, July 11, 2011

  Sprucing up your room or backyard space doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. Simple additions or changes can breathe new life into a space. For instance, the Johnson County Public Library can teach you how to make paper lanterns to add a touch of flare to your decorating. Dress to get messy and come to the Clark Pleasant Branch on Tuesday, July… Read More

• Who is the Werewolf?

  Published Sunday, July 10, 2011

  There’s a werewolf on the loose and it’s slaying villagers left and right. You have to help us stop it! Join us at the Johnson County Public Library’s Trafalgar Branch on Tuesday, July 12th at 6:00 p.m. Participants will have an uproarious time with this mysterious game. Free pizza will be provided. Open to teens. To register, please call 878-9560 or… Read More

• The City of Lights!

  Published Thursday, July 7, 2011

  Walk down twisting backstreets, explore Medieval cathedrals, and discover treasured works of art. Do all this at the Vacation in Paris program offered at The Johnson County Public Library’s Franklin Branch on Saturday, July 9th from 10:00 a.m. To 12:00 p.m. Participants will be able to view photographs of a 2010 vacation in Paris and investigate souvenirs… Read More