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• What's for Dinner?

  Published Saturday, June 2, 2012

  Don’t let a hectic work day, busy social schedule, or the mid-week slump get in the way of having a delicious and healthy meal at home. The Johnson County Public Library is here to help! On Thursday, June 7 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Pam and Jan from Your Gourmet Girlfriends will be on hand at the Clark Pleasant Branch to show you how to fix meals in 30… Read More

• June Friends of JCPL Used Book Sale

  Published Friday, June 1, 2012

  Need a new summer beach read? How about some fresh music or a movie you haven’t yet seen? Then come to the June Friends of the Johnson County Public Library Used Book Sale at the Trafalgar Branch! Hundreds of items will be available for purchase at unbeatable prices. A Friends preview night will take place on Thursday, June 7 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Not a… Read More

• Cartooning Secrets

  Published Friday, June 1, 2012

  Many will try but only a few will master the secret art of the black line. Come learn cartooning basics in a fun, interactive hour with an art ninja, who will impart her wisdom to both ambitious artists and casual cartoonists. All materials provided. The secrets will be revealed at the following locations: Trafalgar Branch – Friday, June 5 @ 10:30 a.m.… Read More

• Balloongenuity is Coming!

  Published Thursday, May 31, 2012

  Summer Reading is almost upon us and the Johnson County Public Library wants you to kick it off in style. Balloongenuity, a Talented Trio of Twisters, will appear at JCPL to wow you with their amazing, one-of-a-kind Balloon Show. Come to the White River Branch on Monday, June 4 at 6:30 p.m. or join us at the Franklin Branch on Wednesday, June 6 at… Read More

• Live Bluegrass Music

  Published Monday, May 28, 2012

  Start your summer off right by bringing the whole family and a picnic to the Johnson County Public Library’s Trafalgar Branch for an evening of bluegrass music with Birch Creek bluegrass band. The band members have each earned national and state contest titles on their respective instruments, and their three and four-part vocal harmonies carry you into the… Read More

• Get Ready for Summer Reading 2012

  Published Sunday, May 27, 2012

  Summer approaches and the Johnson County Public Library is gearing up for it’s annual Summer Reading Program. This year, we invite you to Dream Big! – Read at any of our four branch libraries. Registration is open to all ages and opens on Tuesday, May 29. Our staff has a whole summer of exciting programs planned for you that will keep you reading and… Read More

• Roll Film!

  Published Wednesday, May 9, 2012

  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

• 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