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• Petticoats and Pistols

  Published Thursday, August 11, 2011

  Have you ever noticed that most of the books and movies about the Civil War tells us what happened to the men and boys who went off to war? Were there no women during the Civil War? Well, of course there were! Come to the Johnson County Museum of History to find out what the women of the Civil War did while their menfolk were off fighting. Professional… Read More

• Plato in Pajamas

  Published Tuesday, August 9, 2011

  Every parent has dealt with the same dilemma: how do I ensure that my child is getting the best education possible? You might have even toyed with the idea of taking the homeschooling option. The Johnson County Public Library wants to help you make an informed decision. Come to the Homeschool 101 program at our White River Branch on Thursday, August 11… Read More

• 3, 2, 1 Kindergarten!

  Published Monday, August 8, 2011

  For all those little ones getting butterflies about the start of kindergarten, and all the parents who are getting antsy too, the Johnson County Public Library is here to help! Join us at our Franklin Branch on Wednesday, August 10 at 4:30 p.m. for a very special storytime all about kindergarten that will chase those butterflies away. We’ll also be making… Read More

• Tricked Out and Ready to Learn!

  Published Thursday, August 4, 2011

  Tired of storing your books in the same old boring locker at school? Need to organize your study space at home to be more functional as well fantastic? Then, the Johnson County Public Library is the place to be! Come to the Clark Pleasant Branch on Saturday, August 6 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. to make marble magnets, mini corkboards, and dry erase boards.… Read More

• Fabulous Friday Fun in August!

  Published Monday, August 1, 2011

  We’re gearing up for fun at the Clark Pleasant Branch of the Johnson County Public Library. Each Friday in August, we’ll be having a theme Friday Family Fun program appropriate for all ages. Friday, August 5 @ 2:00 p.m. – A Song in My Heart! A musical program featuring stories like Froggy Plays in a Band, a silly movie, and an instrument craft. Friday,… Read More

• Get T.A.G.ed

  Published Monday, August 1, 2011

  The library wants YOU. The Johnson County Public Library’s Clark Pleasant Branch is calling all creative teens to join the Teen Advisory Group (T.A.G.). Members of T.A.G. will work with librarians to plan teen centered programs, work on special projects, and chat with peers about books, movies, and music. Upcoming T.A.G. meetings will take place on… Read More

• Searching for the Next Spielberg

  Published Monday, August 1, 2011

  Filmmaking and video production used to be the province of skilled experts who had studied and worked in the industry for years before anyone saw their work.Today, with sites like YouTube popping up, more and more people are flexing their filmmaking muscles. The Johnson County Public Library in partnership with the Greenwood Library and Greenwood… Read More

• Speaking in Silence

  Published Monday, August 1, 2011

  Learning another language doesn’t have to involve speaking at all. Come to the Sign Language Basics program at our Trafalgar Branch. This three-part program will take place August 4, 11, and 18. Basic sign language principles as well signs for everyday communication will be taught. Each session will run from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. To register, please… Read More