Teen's News

• Puppy Love and Kitty Cuddling

  Published Thursday, July 7, 2011

  Nationally, an estimated 6-8 million cats and dogs are put into shelters each year according to the Humane Society of the United States. Of those, half are euthanized. If those statistics appall you, then come to the July 9th Humane Society of Johnson County’s Adoption Event being held at the Trafalgar Branch of the Johnson County Public Library. The… Read More

• Bubble Through Space!

  Published Tuesday, July 5, 2011

  Soar through the cosmos and explore the deep reaches of space. Well, the space of your backyard anyway. The Johnson County Public Library invites you to its White River Branch on Thursday, July 7th @ 3:30 p.m. to learn how to build your own bubble-powered rocket with just paper and fizzing tablets. Supplies will be provided. Open to grades 6-12. To… Read More

• JCPL Staff creates Winter Reading Program Video

  Published Monday, January 10, 2011

  Come to any Johnson County Public Library (IN) branch during the month of February, and get prizes for four library visits. Watch this thrilling video to learn more!… Read More

• Happy New Year from the Johnson County Public Library

  Published Friday, January 7, 2011

  2011 is here and we're certain lots of resolutions have been made. How about making one of your New Year's Resolutions to visit the Library more often? How about making a resolution to support your local library by joining the Friends of Johnson County Public Library, donating new or gently used books, DVDs, CDs, etc. There are so many ways to help your… Read More

• JCPL Announces Winners of Holiday Cookie Contest

  Published Monday, December 6, 2010

  Johnson County Public Library has announced the winners of its Sixth Annual Holiday Cookie Contest. Kevin Stucker of Franklin won the children's competition with icicle ornament cookies. This was Kevin's third consecutive win. Elizabeth Hilligoss of New Whiteland won the adult/teen competition with lemon tea cookies. The winners were selected by a panel… Read More

• JCPL Announces Winners of Gingerbread House Contest

  Published Monday, December 6, 2010

  Johnson County Public Library has announced the winners of its Gingerbread House Contest. Michael Shirley of Whiteland won the children's competition with a gingerbread barn and silo. Christine Robinson of Greenwood won the adult/teen competition with a five-sided construction decorated to look like small-town storefronts on each face. The gingerbread… Read More

• 'Life Is a Verb' Author Visit Inspires Creative Discussion Series

  Published Wednesday, November 3, 2010

  What would you be doing today if you only had 37 days to live? By asking this simple but powerful question every morning, Patti Digh—an internationally recognized diversity expert and mother of two—has transformed her life. Digh will visit Franklin College on December 8 to discuss her award-winning blog, 37 Days, and her book Life is a Verb: 37 Days to… Read More

• Readers Nationwide to Set New World Record by Reading the Children's Classic 'The Snowy Day'

  Published Thursday, October 7, 2010

  Jumpstart’s Read for the Record focuses attention on the importance of early literacy Today, adults and children across the country are taking part in Jumpstart’s Read for the Record™, a nationwide campaign to set a new world record for the largest shared reading experience on a single day. Starting this morning at the TODAY Show in New York City, and… Read More