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Your Community: Why libraries are so important

By L.D. Johnston Humankind has long understood the importance of securing, storing, maintaining and making available the viewpoints, understandings, stories, art and actions of those who are able to record

By L.D. Johnston Humankind has long understood the importance of securing, storing, maintaining and making available the viewpoints, understandings, stories, art and actions of those who are able to record



Your Community: Save money with your Library card

Rising prices make finding ways to stretch our money a priority—especially as the holidays approach! Whether you’re planning for an important purchase, wanting to try something new or just looking

Rising prices make finding ways to stretch our money a priority—especially as the holidays approach! Whether you’re planning for an important purchase, wanting to try something new or just looking






Your Community: National Friends of Libraries Week is October 15-21

Join the Friends of Johnson County Library in celebrating the 18th annual National Friends of Libraries Week, October 15-21. This is an opportunity to highlight the essential role that Johnson

Join the Friends of Johnson County Library in celebrating the 18th annual National Friends of Libraries Week, October 15-21. This is an opportunity to highlight the essential role that Johnson


Your Community: Kansas prairie inspires public art projects for Merriam Plaza Library

When Johnson County Library opens the Merriam Plaza branch in the first half of 2024, it will include a drive-thru, state-of-the-art technology, early literacy space in the kids section, and

When Johnson County Library opens the Merriam Plaza branch in the first half of 2024, it will include a drive-thru, state-of-the-art technology, early literacy space in the kids section, and


Your Community: Library program teaches citizenship applicants ‘meat’ of U.S. history

When the U.S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously in May 1954 to end legal segregation in public schools, it established one of the most fundamental precedents in the nation’s history. The

When the U.S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously in May 1954 to end legal segregation in public schools, it established one of the most fundamental precedents in the nation’s history. The


Your Community: New bus route improves access to Library resources

Johnson County motorists recognize 87th Street as a key thoroughfare, but it’s also a vital corridor that connects residents to four Johnson County Library locations and many other nonprofit services.

Johnson County motorists recognize 87th Street as a key thoroughfare, but it’s also a vital corridor that connects residents to four Johnson County Library locations and many other nonprofit services.


Your Community: Party at the Library on a magical night

The Johnson County Library is well-known for providing access to ideas, information, experiences and materials that support and enrich people’s lives. Fun fact: they are also the hottest after-hours party

The Johnson County Library is well-known for providing access to ideas, information, experiences and materials that support and enrich people’s lives. Fun fact: they are also the hottest after-hours party


Your Community: Perks of a library card

September is National Library Card Sign-up Month and is a great reminder that if you don’t already have a Johnson County Library card, there are so many perks you’re missing

September is National Library Card Sign-up Month and is a great reminder that if you don’t already have a Johnson County Library card, there are so many perks you’re missing


Your Community: Johnson County Library and BikeWalkKC Partner for Wonderful Women’s Bike Summit

Johnson County Library and BikeWalkKC have cultivated a positive partnership for more than five years, educating patrons about how to maintain bikes and enjoy the health and environmental benefits of

Johnson County Library and BikeWalkKC have cultivated a positive partnership for more than five years, educating patrons about how to maintain bikes and enjoy the health and environmental benefits of


Your Community: Free period products now available in Johnson County Library restrooms

Johnson County Library now provides period products, free of charge, in restrooms within all 14 branches for the public’s convenience and comfort. On August 10, the Library Board approved an

Johnson County Library now provides period products, free of charge, in restrooms within all 14 branches for the public’s convenience and comfort. On August 10, the Library Board approved an