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• Light Up the Night!

  Published Monday, July 11, 2011

  Sprucing up your room or backyard space doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. Simple additions or changes can breathe new life into a space. For instance, the Johnson County Public Library can teach you how to make paper lanterns to add a touch of flare to your decorating. Dress to get messy and come to the Clark Pleasant Branch on Tuesday, July… Read More

• It All Ends This Summer!

  Published Saturday, July 9, 2011

  Since 1998 when Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone first hit the U.S. literature scene, the Harry Potter franchise has gained millions of fans worldwide. Seven books and six and half books later, the end is now in sight. Join us at the White River Branch of the Johnson County Public Library on Monday, July 11 at 4:00 p.m. for a Harry Potter Party where… Read More

• 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

• The City of Lights!

  Published Thursday, July 7, 2011

  Walk down twisting backstreets, explore Medieval cathedrals, and discover treasured works of art. Do all this at the Vacation in Paris program offered at The Johnson County Public Library’s Franklin Branch on Saturday, July 9th from 10:00 a.m. To 12:00 p.m. Participants will be able to view photographs of a 2010 vacation in Paris and investigate souvenirs… 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

• Chase Your Own Tale

  Published Tuesday, July 5, 2011

  As a part of the Johnson County Public Library’s “One World, Many Stories” Summer Reading Program, we are pleased to offer you the opportunity to learn how to tell your family’s story at our Clark Pleasant Branch’s Genealogy for Beginners Program on Thursday, July 7th at 6:30 p.m. Genealogy Librarian, Linda Talley, will present resources as well best… Read More

• Summer Globe Trotting

  Published Wednesday, June 29, 2011

  You don’t have to spend hours in a plane to see the world. Every Friday in July, the Johnson County Public Library’s Clark Pleasant region will explore a region of the world as part of the Library’s “One World, Many Stories” Summer Reading Program. Friday, July 1st at 2:00 p.m. visit China through various activities, including a folktale that will expose… Read More

• Take a Virtual Vacation to South Africa

  Published Thursday, June 23, 2011

  Have you ever thought of visiting South Africa, but are unsure what to expect? Then, read on! The Johnson County Public Library’s Franklin Branch is now offering its Vacation in South Africa program Saturday, June 25th from 10:00 a.m. To 12:00 p.m. Participants will be able to view photographs of a 2008 vacation in South Africa and investigate souvenirs… Read More