Recent News

Part Horses Mane, Repulse Monkey

Published Thursday, June 9, 2011
A bit of Chinese culture comes to the Johnson County Public Library with our T’ai C’hi for Beginners program. T’ai C’hi is an ancient system of health and exercise that emphasizes slow, controlled movements and breaths. T’ai C’hi instructor, Michael Heinz, has been teaching this system since 1990 and now brings his expertise to our patrons through a… Read More

Move Over Michael Flatley

Published Monday, June 6, 2011
If you’ve ever been awed by the dancers that perform in River Dance and Lord of the Dance, then this upcoming Summer Reading program from the Johnson County Public Library is for you! The Irish Dancers of Indianapolis will perform at the White River Branch on Tuesday, June 7th at 4:00 p.m. The troupe will demonstrate Irish Dancing for library patrons… Read More

Get Your Irish-Jig On!

Published Thursday, June 2, 2011
Warm evening breezes, a beautiful library backdrop, your favorite picnic food, and the lilting melodies of traditional Irish music—sounds like the ideal June evening! Join library patrons and staff at JCPL’s Trafalgar Branch on Friday, June 3rd at 7:00 p.m. for our very own ceilidh (kay-lee) or Irish party. Mac Bellner, guitarist, and Leslie Krom, fiddler… Read More

Calling All Teens!

Published Wednesday, June 1, 2011
You read that right. We want to see your story: black and white, color, sepia tone. We want to see what you’ve got to say. As part of this year’s Summer Reading campaign, the Johnson County Public Library is sponsoring a Teen Photography Contest. Anyone between the ages of 13 and 17, is invited to submit an original photograph related to the theme of "One… Read More

BREAKING NEWS: New Franklin Branch site locations narrowed to two; current branch to be used as administrative services center

Published Wednesday, May 18, 2011
The Johnson County Public Library Board has voted to move its administrative operations to the current Franklin Branch when a new branch is constructed. The board also has narrowed its sites for a new branch to two locations, one on the north side and one in the downtown. For more information, click here.… Read More

Latest survey shows support for library branch project

Published Wednesday, May 18, 2011
FRANKLIN, IN -- Another public opinion poll of registered voters shows continued support for a new library branch in Franklin. The survey, conducted by Indiana University's Institute for Research on Social Issues, concluded: "The majority of registered voters in Johnson County favor the idea of building improvements for the Franklin Branch." When asked… Read More