Recent News

• 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

• You Did WHAT with Duct Tape?

  Published Monday, June 20, 2011

  You’ve heard it a million times—you can anything with duct tape. It’s time to put that adage to the test. Come to the Johnson County Public Library’s Trafalgar Branch on Wednesday, June 22 at 4:00 p.m. to find out some weird and wonderful ways to make crafts and everyday objects from duct tape. Participants will have their choice of colors to make a… Read More

• King of the Nerdfighters

  Published Friday, June 17, 2011

  Calling all “nerdfighters” and those interested in a good read! John Green, New York Times Bestselling author of Looking for Alaska, An Abundance of Katherines, and Paper Towns, will be paying a visit to the Johnson County Public Library and its patrons on Monday, June 20th at 7:00 p.m. John Green first exploded on the literary scene in 2005 with Looking… Read More

• A Musical Tour of the World

  Published Tuesday, June 14, 2011

  A country’s music is the distillation of its culture. The flavor of its food, the passion of its politics, the depth of its literature can be all be felt in the pieces composed by a country’s musical artists. Join JCPL staff and patrons on Thursday, June 16th at 7:00 p.m. for a musical tour of the world’s cultures. The Franklin Community Band will perform… Read More

• Architects release initial cost estimates for two locations

  Published Monday, June 13, 2011

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• What's Your Toy Story?

  Published Friday, June 10, 2011

  We all have memories of a cherished toy from our childhood. The Johnson County Public Library’ Trafalgar Branch invites you to share your unique “toy story” on Monday, June 13th at 4:30 p.m. during this special program as part of the “One World, Many Stories” Summer Reading campaign. All ages are welcome to bring an old toy and stay for a fun craft… Read More

• I Saved a Life Today!

  Published Friday, June 10, 2011

  Did you know that every time you donate blood you potentially save up to three people? How many times a day do you get to say you saved someone’s life? Not many if you’re like most people. Well, the Johnson County Public Library wants to give you at least one opportunity to make that claim. “Only 3 out of 10 people donate blood,” said Johnson County… Read More