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• Puppy Love and Kitty Cuddling

  Published Thursday, July 7, 2011

  Nationally, an estimated 6-8 million cats and dogs are put into shelters each year according to the Humane Society of the United States. Of those, half are euthanized. If those statistics appall you, then come to the July 9th Humane Society of Johnson County’s Adoption Event being held at the Trafalgar Branch of the Johnson County Public Library. The… Read More

• The City of Lights!

  Published Thursday, July 7, 2011

  Walk down twisting backstreets, explore Medieval cathedrals, and discover treasured works of art. Do all this at the Vacation in Paris program offered at The Johnson County Public Library’s Franklin Branch on Saturday, July 9th from 10:00 a.m. To 12:00 p.m. Participants will be able to view photographs of a 2010 vacation in Paris and investigate souvenirs… Read More

• Bubble Through Space!

  Published Tuesday, July 5, 2011

  Soar through the cosmos and explore the deep reaches of space. Well, the space of your backyard anyway. The Johnson County Public Library invites you to its White River Branch on Thursday, July 7th @ 3:30 p.m. to learn how to build your own bubble-powered rocket with just paper and fizzing tablets. Supplies will be provided. Open to grades 6-12. To… Read More

• Chase Your Own Tale

  Published Tuesday, July 5, 2011

  As a part of the Johnson County Public Library’s “One World, Many Stories” Summer Reading Program, we are pleased to offer you the opportunity to learn how to tell your family’s story at our Clark Pleasant Branch’s Genealogy for Beginners Program on Thursday, July 7th at 6:30 p.m. Genealogy Librarian, Linda Talley, will present resources as well best… Read More

• Summer Globe Trotting

  Published Wednesday, June 29, 2011

  You don’t have to spend hours in a plane to see the world. Every Friday in July, the Johnson County Public Library’s Clark Pleasant region will explore a region of the world as part of the Library’s “One World, Many Stories” Summer Reading Program. Friday, July 1st at 2:00 p.m. visit China through various activities, including a folktale that will expose… Read More

• Take a Virtual Vacation to South Africa

  Published Thursday, June 23, 2011

  Have you ever thought of visiting South Africa, but are unsure what to expect? Then, read on! The Johnson County Public Library’s Franklin Branch is now offering its Vacation in South Africa program Saturday, June 25th from 10:00 a.m. To 12:00 p.m. Participants will be able to view photographs of a 2008 vacation in South Africa and investigate souvenirs… Read More

• JCPL Has the "Driftin' Blues"

  Published Tuesday, June 21, 2011

  No other music tells America’s story quite like the folk and Americana classics. The Bent and Fields Duo will present some of these soulful pieces at the White River Branch of the Johnson County Public Library Saturday, June 25th at 2:00 p.m. as part of JCPL’s “One World, Many Stories” Summer Reading Program. Cary Allen Fields and Dan Bent, the two halves… Read More

• Turn Off the Oven and Turn On the Flavor!

  Published Tuesday, June 21, 2011

  When it’s 90 degrees outside, who wants to turn on their oven to cook dinner? The Johnson County Public Library wants to offer you a cooler alternative to the nightly roast. Salads are a healthy and delicious way to beat the heat this summer. To help get you started on these quick and cool meals, Linda Souchon, County Extension Director for Purdue… Read More