Recent News

• Happy Birthday to You!

  Published Thursday, December 1, 2011

  The Johnson County Public Library will be celebrating its 100th birthday on Monday, December 5. We invite you to join us for special receptions, with refreshments, at each of our branches. The Clark Pleasant Branch reception will take place from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. while the receptions at the Franklin, Trafalgar, and White River Branches will be from 3:00 -… Read More

• Christmas Wishes and Cookie Dreams!

  Published Thursday, December 1, 2011

  The warm smell of baking cookies is a fond holiday memory for many people. In Franklin, IN, the pleasure can be two-fold! As part of the Franklin Downtown Holiday Lighting Celebration, Friends of Johnson County Public Library and Mutual Savings Bank are sponsoring the 5th Annual Gingerbread House Contest and the 7th Annual Cookie Contest on Saturday,… Read More

• The Johnson County Public Library Turns 100!

  Published Thursday, December 1, 2011

  The Johnson County Public Library will be celebrating its 100th birthday on Monday, December 5. We invite you to join us for special receptions, with refreshments, at each of our branches: The Clark Pleasant Branch reception will take place from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. While the receptions at the Franklin, Trafalgar, and White River Branches will be from 3:00 -… Read More

• Holiday Memories

  Published Saturday, November 26, 2011

  The holidays are always filled with memories and special moments. What better way to keep those memories alive than by scrapbooking? Come to the Johnson County Public Library’s White River Branch for a Holiday Cards and Scrapbooking program on Tuesday, November 29 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Gina Eriksson will lead you in creating a couple of unique holiday… Read More

• Library Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday

  Published Tuesday, November 22, 2011

  Patrons and visitors of the Johnson County Public Library, please be advised that all JCPL locations will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday beginning at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 23. We will remain closed through Thursday, November 24 but reopen at regularly scheduled times on Friday, November 25. Thank you and have a safe and happy Thanksgiving!… Read More

• Have You Got What It Takes?

  Published Saturday, November 19, 2011

  What can you do in 60 seconds? Can you balance 6 dice on a popsicle stick held in your mouth? How about assembling the front of a cereal box that had been cut into 16 pieces? Sound easy? You might be surprised. Inspired by the hit NBC show, the Johnson County Public Library’s Clark Pleasant Branch is holding a Minute to Win It competition on Tuesday,… Read More

• Confused About Medicare?

  Published Saturday, November 12, 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 a better idea of the options available. Monday, November 14 at… Read More

• Dear Soldier...

  Published Thursday, November 10, 2011

  As the holidays approach, it is important to remember that there are millions of men and women who will be away from home serving in the armed forces. A kind word can do wonders in lifting the spirits of these brave individuals. The Johnson County Public Library, in partnership with A Million Thanks is hosting a Letters to Soldiers day on Saturday,… Read More