Recent News

• Guess the Book

  Published Saturday, May 5, 2012

  May 7 through May 13 is National Children’s Book Week, a time to celebrate books and reading in classrooms, libraries, bookstores, and homes. The Johnson County Public Library invites you to celebrate with us! Come to your local JCPL branch during Children’s Book Week to enter our Guess the Book contest. If you guess correctly, you’ll be entered to win a… Read More

• Learning is Fun!

  Published Friday, April 27, 2012

  It’s time for the Clark Pleasant Branch’s annual May Preschool Academy where we combine our toddlers and preschoolers for a month of activities and fun revolving around one kid-friendly theme. This year we’re celebrating “things that go!” Please see the dates of our academy sessions below (all programs begin at 11:00 a.m.): Tuesday, May 1– Terrific… Read More

• Using the 1940 Census

  Published Monday, April 23, 2012

  April 2, 2012 marks the much anticipated release of the 1940 U.S. Federal Census. Although this treasure trove of genealogical data will be free online, it will be a while before a searchable surname index is available. The Johnson County Public Library is here to help! On Saturday, April 28 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Allison DePrey, from the Indiana… Read More

• Earth Friendly Gardening

  Published Thursday, April 19, 2012

  If you find the smell of rich earth invigorating then make sure to come to the Trafalgar Branch on Thursday, April 26 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Organic gardener, John Walker, will give us the real dirt on organic gardening and how it is not merely a different method of growing fruits, vegetables, and flowers but a philosophical approach to our stewardship of… Read More

• Celebrate National Poetry Month

  Published Wednesday, April 18, 2012

  Join JCPL staff and patrons at our Franklin Branch on Wednesday, April 25 at 7:00 p.m. for a special evening of poetry. Micah Ling recently won the Indiana Emerging Author Award for 2011. She has had two collections of her poetry published, and her third book, Settlement, will be published this spring. She teaches in the English Department at Franklin… Read More

• Free Concert @ JCPL

  Published Monday, April 16, 2012

  Join JCPL staff and patrons at our Franklin Branch on Saturday, April 21 for a free concert and refreshments. Gary Kiser has been making music for over 50 years. An expert in the genres of old-time gospel, traditional as well as contemporary folk music, and country blues, Gary will present choice pieces from his repertoire and answer questions… Read More

• Meteorologist Chikage Windler to Visit JCPL

  Published Monday, April 9, 2012

  Severe weather season is just around the corner and the Johnson County Public Library wants to help you get prepared! Come to the Clark Pleasant Branch on Monday, April 16 from 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. to hear Meteorologist Chikage Windler from WTHR Channel 13 share her stories of tornado chasing in Oklahoma and Texas, growing up in tornado alley, and following her… Read More

• Alzheimer's Workshop @ JCPL

  Published Tuesday, April 3, 2012

  If you are close to someone experiencing the devastating effects of Alzheimer’s, come to this interactive three-part program where you will have a chance to hear from others who have been long-term Alzheimer’s caregivers. During the series, caregivers will learn the symptoms and care needs associated with the middle-stage of Alzheimer’s and learn about… Read More