Recent News

• A-hunting We Will Go!

  Published Monday, October 22, 2012

  Interested in things that go bump in the night? Come to Johnson County Public Library’s White River Branch on Thursday, October 25 at 7:00 p.m. when Hoosier Paranormal Research will give a presentation about their past ghost hunting cases. Get in the mood for Halloween with this unique and fun evening. Open to teens and adults. To register, please call… Read More

• Special Board Meeting to Start Library's Next Strategic Plan

  Published Friday, October 19, 2012

  The Johnson County Public Library Board will begin its next strategic plan process during a special board meeting at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 23 at the Trafalgar Branch, 424 Tower Street, Trafalgar. Jeanne Farah, president of the consulting firm Excelleration Inc., will outline the process for the library's next High Energy Plan. Indiana law requires… Read More

• Friends of JCPL Tricks and Treats

  Published Thursday, October 18, 2012

  Friends of Johnson County Public Library have some spooktacular plans for their 2012 Annual Meeting! Held on Tuesday, October 23 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the Trafalgar Branch, the Friends will host a Pumpkin Decorating Contest as well as a Costume Parade after the meeting. All attendees (including adults) who dress as a favorite literary character for the… Read More

• Become a Smartphone Ninja!

  Published Thursday, October 18, 2012

  Are you an iPhone or Android? Not sure what kind of smartphone is best for you? The Johnson County Public Library is here to help! Patric Welch of Noobie Inc. will be at our Franklin Branch on Monday, October 22 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. to navigate you through buying and using your smartphone. Open to teens and adults. To register, please call 738-9711 or… Read More

• Slow it Down

  Published Monday, October 15, 2012

  In our hectic world, finding time to relax and collect your thoughts can be invaluable. Meditation as a regular practice can keep you focused and peaceful even in the most stressful of situations. Come to the Franklin Branch of the Johnson County Public Library on Thursday, October 18 from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. when Mendy Williams of Peaceful Heart Yoga Studio… Read More

• Pumpkin Carving and Painting at JCPL

  Published Friday, October 12, 2012

  Celebrate fall at Johnson County Public Library’s Clark Pleasant Branch on Thursday, October 18 by dropping in anytime between 6:30 and 8:00 p.m. Paint and carve pumpkins so your house looks extra spooky for Halloween. We’ll provide the paints and tools, you provide the pumpkins. Open to all ages. To register, please call 535-6206 or visit www.jcplin.org … Read More

• Don't Be a Victim!

  Published Thursday, October 11, 2012

  These days, the news is awash with stories about bullied children and the often tragic turn bullying takes. Arm yourself against being a victim by coming to a special program at the Johnson County Public Library’s Trafalgar Branch on Wednesday, October 15 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Life System Martial Arts will present a workshop for children that focuses on… Read More

• We Come in Peace

  Published Wednesday, October 10, 2012

  Hollywood pumps out new alien movies all the time, but what is the truth behind all the movie glamour? What does the evidence really say about UFO’s and extra-terrestrials? Come to the White River Branch of the Johnson County Public Library on Saturday, October 13 from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. for an exciting program presented by The Mutual UFO Network (MUFON).… Read More