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• Silly Safaris to Visit JCPL

  Published Tuesday, December 13, 2011

  The North Pole isn’t just the headquarters of jolly old Santa and his elves. A whole ecosystem of animals call the icy north reaches their home. Now, just in time for Christmas, Silly Safaris’ Reindeer Reserve is visiting the Johnson County Public Library. Come see reindeer and other animals from the north. Silly Safaris will be at the Franklin Branch on… Read More

• Let’s Get Creative!

  Published Monday, December 12, 2011

  Get your creative juices flowing just in time for Christmas! Come to the Creative Cards for Kids program at the Johnson County Public Library’s Franklin Branch on Wednesday, December 14 at 4:30 p.m.. Learn simple card making techniques and how to make new cards from recycled ones. Open to grades 1-5. To register, please call 738-2098 or visit… Read More

• Good Friends and Good Books

  Published Saturday, December 10, 2011

  This December join Johnson County Public Library staff and patrons at McAlister’s Deli on S.R. 135 in Greenwood on Tuesday, December 13 for a discussion of our December book selection, Heaven is for Real: A Little Boy’s Astounding Story of His Trip to Heaven and Back by Todd Burpo. In Burpo’s bestselling book, you’ll meet Colton, who, at the age of four,… Read More

• I Saved a Life Today!

  Published Saturday, December 10, 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 of us. Well, the Johnson County Public Library wants to give you at least one opportunity to make that claim. Only a small percentage of the population donates blood and, with… Read More

• Beautiful Jim Key, the Wonder Horse!

  Published Wednesday, December 7, 2011

  A horse that can read, spell, and count? Strange but true! Owned and trained by former slave and Civil War veteran, “Dr.” William Key, Jim Key was a phenomenon in turn-of-the- century America. Come learn more about his extraordinary story at the Johnson County Public Library’s Trafalgar Branch on Friday, December 9 at 4:30 p.m. This unique program will… Read More

• Christmas Smiles, Christmas Memories

  Published Monday, December 5, 2011

  The holiday season is a wonderful time to record family togetherness and good times. But once the pictures are taken, what do you do with them? Well, come to the Johnson County Public Library’s Clark Pleasant Branch on Thursday, December 8 at 6:00 p.m. for our Mini Christmas Albums program. Denise Ollanketo will show you how to make a mini Christmas album… Read More

• The Tax Man Cometh

  Published Sunday, December 4, 2011

  Get a head start on your tax preparation by coming to the Johnson County Public Library’s White River Branch on Tuesday, December 6 at 7:00 p.m. for our Year-end Tax Planning program. Tax expert, Karen Lunsford, will be on hand to present strategies for lowering your tax liability and organizing your tax records. She will also answer any question you have… Read More

• 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