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• Winter Reading Returns to Johnson County!

  Published Friday, February 1, 2013

  Come in from the cold, as the Johnson County Public Library celebrates its eighteenth year of Winter Reading. We’re encouraging families to “Feed Your Mind, Read!” during the whole month of February. JCPL hopes to encourage families to visit the library and read together. Each time a patron or family visits the library, each person will receive a prize and… Read More

• Sticky-sweet Fun @ JCPL!

  Published Monday, January 28, 2013

  One of the most popular condiments in the U.S., maple syrup is also one of the most misunderstood. Janet Creamer from the Indianapolis Parks Department will be at the Clark Pleasant Branch of the Johnson County Public Library to talk about the history of this sticky-sweet substance as well as how it’s tapped and made. Bring your sweet tooth because… Read More

• The 3M Library is Here!

  Published Sunday, January 20, 2013

  Curious about the Johnson County Public Library’s new e-book service, the 3M Cloud Library? Then come to one of two informational sessions at the White River Branch on Wednesday, January 23. Library staff will be on hand between 2:30 and 4:00 p.m. or between 6:30 and 8:00 p.m. There will be demonstrations of the different 3M Cloud Library functions as well… Read More

• Let's Celebrate a Great American and Dreamer

  Published Friday, January 18, 2013

  Monday, January 21 is a day to celebrate a great American, Martin Luther King Jr. Come to the Franklin Branch of the Johnson County Public Library at 3:30 p.m. to learn more about this visionary dreamer, who led the way to equal civil rights for all Americans. Open to grades K-5. To register, please call 738-2098 or visit www.jcplin.org/register For more… Read More

• Become a "Pageturner" and Expand Your World

  Published Saturday, January 12, 2013

  If you love to read and share your opinions about books with others than we have the perfect book club for you! The Franklin Branch of the Johnson County Public Library would like to introduce you to their new Pageturners book club, designed exclusively for kids in grades 3-6. Our first meeting will take place on Tuesday, January 15 from 4:30 – 5:15 p.m.… Read More

• JCPL Holiday Closings

  Published Monday, December 17, 2012

  Happy Holidays from the Johnson County Public Library. Please be advised that all Johnson County Public Library locations will be closed Monday, December 24 through Tuesday, December 25. We will reopen at our regular times on Wednesday, December 26. All Johnson County Public Library locations will also close at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, December 31 and remain… Read More

• A Salute to Our Heroes!

  Published Tuesday, December 4, 2012

  Join us at the Franklin Branch of the Johnson County Public Library this Saturday (December 8) at 11:00 a.m. as we salute those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom! JCPL is participating in “Our Heroes Tree,” a national program founded to recognize and honor the sacrifices of current service members, veterans, and deceased service members.… Read More

• The Tax Man Cometh

  Published Monday, November 26, 2012

  As the end of 2012 approaches, now is the perfect time to get all your ducks in a row for the impending tax season. Come to the White River Branch of the Johnson County Public Library for our FREE Year End Tax Planning seminar. Karen Lunsford of H&R Block will be on hand Thursday, November 29 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. to present information on lowering… Read More