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• Iditarod or Bust!

  Published Thursday, February 9, 2012

  Iditarod musher and Indianapolis native, Karen Land, has run the Iditarod Sled Dog Race three times. She will share with us what it’s like to run this grueling race in the wilds of Alaska, and about life with her beloved dogs. You don’t want to miss this thrilling opportunity to meet a veteran Iditarod musher and her sled dog, Borage. Join us at the… Read More

• Let’s All Read Together!

  Published Wednesday, February 8, 2012

  Come and see what February has in store for you at the Johnson County Public Library! This year, we are excited to celebrate a One Author, One Community read program at all four of our branch locations. This community-wide read encourages people throughout the county to connect, communicate, and contribute their ideas and experiences to each other by… Read More

• Read S’more Books @ Your Library

  Published Tuesday, February 7, 2012

  2012 marks the 17th year of special February programming here at the Johnson County Public Library. This year, our theme for the Winter Reading program is Read S’more Books. To sign up for Winter Reading, go to any JCPL Children’s information desk. You can either register yourself as an individual or sign-up the whole family. Then, during the month of… Read More

• Scott Russell Sanders to Visit JCPL

  Published Tuesday, January 24, 2012

  The Johnson County Public Library is proud to feature the eloquent Scott Russell Sanders as part of our One Author, One Community Program. Dr. Sanders’ writing, examines the human place in nature, the character of community, the relationship between culture and geography, and the search for a spiritual path. Among his many awards and honors, Dr. Sanders… Read More

• Make a Difference Today!

  Published Monday, January 23, 2012

  The Adult Learning Center of the Johnson County Public Library is desperately seeking volunteer tutors to work with adult learners throughout Johnson County. The ALC provides free tutoring services to adult learners in the areas of Adult Basic Education and English as another language, a vital service which promotes economical health and community growth… Read More

• Holiday Library Closings

  Published Monday, December 19, 2011

  All Johnson County Public Library locations will be closed Saturday, December 24 through Monday, December 26 in observance of the December holidays. We will reopen at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 27. All Johnson County Public Library locations will also be closed at 5:00 p.m. Saturday, December 31 through Monday, January 2 in observance of New Years.… Read More

• I Saved a Life Today!

  Published Wednesday, December 14, 2011

  Did you know that every time you donate blood you potentially save up to three people? How many times a day do you get to say you saved someone’s life? Not many if you’re like most people. Well, the Johnson County Public Library wants to give you at least one opportunity to make that claim. “Only 3 out of 10 people donate blood,” said Johnson County… Read More

• Time to Bundle Up!

  Published Tuesday, December 13, 2011

  The cold weather is here and it’s time pull out your warm weather gear. Come to the Johnson County Public Library’s Trafalgar Branch on Thursday, December 15 at 4:30 p.m. for our Mitten Tree Day celebration. We’ll decorate mittens, listen to mitten stories, and share a treat! Open to all ages. To register, please call 878-9560 or visit www.jcplin.org … Read More