Recent News

• Trick-or-Treat @ the Franklin Branch!

  Published Sunday, October 23, 2011

  Halloween is more than just candy at the Johnson County Public Library’s Franklin Branch. Join us on Tuesday, October 25 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for a special storytime that begins with Halloween songs and tales and ends with collecting treats around the library. Be sure to wear your best costume and bring something to hold all your Halloween… Read More

• Halloween Thrills and Chills @ JCPL

  Published Saturday, October 22, 2011

  The Johnson County Public Library’s Clark Pleasant Branch is gearing up for the frightful season with its Halloween Frights program on Monday, October 24 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. Prepare to get goosebumps as we share stories and superstitions about ghosts, haints, and other creepy things that go bump in the night. Then, enjoy activities that will get… Read More

• Quoth the Raven, "Nevermore."

  Published Saturday, October 22, 2011

  Few artists have captured the intense emotion of fear like immortal poet and short story author, Edgar Allan Poe. His work has been turned into dozens of films and plays since his death 162 years ago and he has penned some of the memorable lines in English-language literature. The Johnson County Public Library, in celebration of Halloween, would like to… Read More

• Aging in Place

  Published Tuesday, October 18, 2011

  Have you been considering a move to a retirement community because of safety and mobility issues but really want to stay in your own home? The Johnson County Public Library wants to help you learn about strategies that might make it possible for you to remain safe and independent on your own terms. Mike Dukate, National Association of Home Builders… Read More

• Take a Walk on the Spooky Side

  Published Tuesday, October 18, 2011

  Is that whistling sound just the wind in the trees or is it a spirit wandering? The Johnson County Public Library’s White River branch is getting in the Halloween spirit with our Glorious Graveyard program on Thursday, October 20 Beginning at 6:30 p.m. Linda Talley of the Johnson County Museum of History will be on hand to present information on some of… Read More

• 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

• All I See are Dollar Signs!

  Published Monday, October 17, 2011

  Navigating the roadblocks and pitfalls of financial management can be daunting. Tax and probate laws often seems like a snarl of incomprehensible red tape. The Johnson County Public Library would like to help by inviting you to its Wealth Transfer program being held at the Franklin Branch. Financial expert, Jesse Carnicom, will be on hand to teach us how… 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