Recent News

• Classical Guitar Concert

  Published Tuesday, June 18, 2013

  Music is in the air at the Johnson County Public Library’s Franklin Branch! Join us on Thursday, June 20 from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. as professional guitarist and instructor Matthew Hudson presents a program of classical guitar pieces. Mr. Hudson graduated from the University of Indianapolis and studied with guitarist Petar Jankovic. Open to teens and adults.… Read More

• New Book Clubs at the Clark Pleasant Branch

  Published Monday, June 17, 2013

  The Clark Pleasant Branch of the Johnson County Public Library is excited to announce two new book discussion groups just for teens and kiddos! If you’re in grades 5-12 then you need to check out our Teen Book Club. Our first meeting will take place on Thursday, June 20 from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. For this meeting, read a dystopian book (The Hunger Games,… Read More

• Fostering Hope in Johnson County

  Published Monday, June 17, 2013

  Are you interested in becoming a foster parent? Then make sure to come to the Foster Parents Foster Futures informational session at the White River Branch of the Johnson County Public Library on Wednesday, June 19 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Benchmark Family Services Inc. - established in 1994 - is a private, faith based, non-profit, therapeutic foster care… Read More

• “Freedom is My Home”

  Published Thursday, June 13, 2013

  Join us at the Johnson County Museum of History on Saturday, June 15 from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. for Charlotte Battin this one-woman show about the Underground Railroad from the point of view of a Quaker woman who served as a "conductor." Hear stories of daring escapes and friendships born in the course of helping runaways. This program is free of charge and… Read More

• Concert on the Lawn @ the Franklin Branch

  Published Monday, June 10, 2013

  Join us at the Franklin Branch of the Johnson County Public Library on Thursday, June 13 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. for an evening of delightful music as performed by the Franklin Community Band. Assembled from Franklin residents both young and not so young and led by Regina Bollinger, the Franklin Community Band has performed at multiple venues in and around… Read More

• Calling All Music Lovers!

  Published Friday, June 7, 2013

  Get your groove on at the Johnson County Public Library when professional entertainer Tom Sieling regales us with his dynamic songs! The concert will take place outside at the Trafalgar Branch on Monday, June 10 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. In the event of inclement weather, we will move the concert into the community room. Feel free to bring a picnic or snacks… Read More

• Dig Up Your Roots!

  Published Monday, June 3, 2013

  Have you always wanted to learn about your family history, but don't know how to get started? The Johnson County Public Library can help you with that! On Wednesday, June 5 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Linda Talley from the Johnson County Museum of History will be at the White River Branch to teach you best practices for getting organized and what basic sources… Read More

• Terrariums for Kids

  Published Saturday, June 1, 2013

  You don’t need a lot of space to grow your own garden. Join us at the Johnson County Public Library and learn how to transform everyday jars into mini other-worlds: terrariums! You are welcome to bring your own clear glass jar but all supplies will be provided. · Franklin Branch (738-2098) on Tuesday, June 4 @ 4:00 p.m. · Clark Pleasant… Read More