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On March 18, Johnson County Library will host an event celebrating a children’s character with Kansas City roots. Author Angela Cervantes, creator of the 2026 American Girl of the Year Raquel Reyes, will visit Central Resource Library for an evening...

Creativity doesn’t have to begin with a grand plan. Sometimes it starts with a conversation across a table or the choice to try something new. March is National Craft Month, and Johnson County Library offers many ways for people to explore their creative side....

Every family has stories waiting to be found. Genealogy Day offers a chance to uncover them. You choose your path, ask your questions and talk with people who know how to help you find answers. If you are even a little curious about where you come from, this day...

The De Soto and Spring Hill branches of Johnson County Library are getting close to reopening, and the final phase of renovation is underway. After more than 40 years of service, both buildings needed updated infrastructure, more space for...

Imagine you're heading to a job interview and need to print your resume. Or maybe your child’s school project is due, and you’re out of ink at home. For years, those moments could mean stressing about where to print...

In the years after World War II, Johnson County was booming with young families and new homes – but had no county library. Around 1950, if you wanted a book in Johnson County, you improvised. A small city library in Olathe existed, and many northeast families crossed...

Filing taxes doesn’t have to be costly or confusing. Every year, many taxpayers pay unnecessary fees or miss valuable credits because they lack access to trusted help. Johnson County Library serves as a connector for tax assistance resources and partners with AARP to connect...

What do pizza, ICEEs and a catfishing wizard have in common? Kansas. Each Jan. 29, the Sunflower State celebrates its birthday with Kansas Day. It’s a chance to discover the history and culture that make this place home. Johnson County Library offers books, archives and digital resources that...

Johnson County Library, in partnership with the League of Women Voters of Johnson County, is bringing back the Legislative Coffee Series to foster respectful dialogue and community engagement. These free events give residents a chance to meet state senators and representatives who serve Johnson County,...

When Savannah Lanza came across the photo slides her grandfather left behind, she sensed they were something special. There were thousands of them, carefully labeled and neatly stored, methodical, just like him. What she didn't know was how much of his life was captured within...

Need help with research, technology or navigating Library resources? Johnson County Library is making it easier to get meaningful assistance with a free service called Book a Librarian. Book a Librarian gives patrons dedicated, one-on-one time with a professional librarian...

If you stopped by Central Resource Library on a sunny afternoon in 2025, you might have walked into something special. Bubbles floated through the air while children with painted faces turned sidewalks into chalk art. Families gathered to celebrate Summer...