Recent News

• Here Comes the iPad!

  Published Sunday, September 18, 2011

  Having trouble getting started with your new iPad? The Johnson County Public Library is here to help! On Tuesday, September 20 we will be holding an introductory iPad class at our White River Branch beginning at 6:30 p.m. We’ll cover topics such as how to surf the web, check e-mail, view videos and photos, and customize your device with the iPad specific… Read More

• Special Stories, Special Needs

  Published Saturday, September 17, 2011

  The Johnson County Public Library wants you to know that we are concerned with more than good reading skills, but with education as a whole. Science is one of those subjects that is often overlooked or underrated unless your child is interested in going into a medical field. But science is much more than that-it is a fascinating study of how the physical… Read More

• Emergency Ready

  Published Saturday, September 17, 2011

  Life is unpredictable. The Johnson County Public Library would like to help you be a little more prepared when an emergency occurs. Come to our Trafalgar Branch on Tuesday, September 20 for a Basic First Aid Certification Course. The class will run from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Rex Saltsgaver from the Greenwood Police Department will be on hand to teach… Read More

• Chase Your Own Tale

  Published Thursday, September 15, 2011

  The Johnson County Public Library is pleased to offer you the opportunity to learn how to tell your family’s story at our White River Branch’s Researching Your Roots: Genealogy for Beginners program on Saturday, September 17 beginning at 10:00a.m. Genealogist and author, Terry Prall, will present resources as well best practices for organizing and telling… Read More

• Bagels, Coffee, and Books!

  Published Tuesday, September 13, 2011

  We’re taking the books out of the library! Join Johnson County Public Library’s staff at McAlister’s Deli on Tuesday, September 13 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. for an organizational meeting. We will decide what titles to read in the coming months as well as names for this new and innovative group. Open to adults. To register, call 885-1330 or visit… Read More

• Spools of Fun @ JCPL!

  Published Thursday, September 8, 2011

  September is National Sewing Month! To celebrate, the Johnson County Public Library would like to invite you to our Clark Pleasant Branch for a Machine Sewing program on Tuesday, September 13 at 6:30 p.m. Instructor, Darlene Sipes, will teach us how to make a shopping bag from recycled materials as well as some basic tips and tools for using a sewing… Read More

• Happy Birthday, Clifford!

  Published Monday, September 5, 2011

  In 1963, Clifford the Big Red Dog appeared in bookstores and libraries. Since then, Clifford’s creator, Norman Bridwell has written and illustrated over 40 books starring America’s favorite dog and his friends. Join us at the Johnson County Public Library’s Clark Pleasant Branch on Wednesday, September 7 for a celebration of Clifford and his many… Read More

• Confused About Medicare?

  Published Saturday, September 3, 2011

  With the many changes that have recently taken place in the U.S. healthcare system, people everywhere have growing concerns about what sort of care they’ll receive once they are 65. The Johnson County Public Library would like to offer an opportunity for anyone with questions to come and get better idea of the options available. Tuesday, September 6 at… Read More