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Veterans Day is observed each year on Nov. 11 to honor those who have served in the United States military. Johnson County Library offers resources to help commemorate the day, from researching military records and our nation’s history to uncovering family stories and supporting veterans through...

As the year winds down and thoughts turn to what comes next, it’s a good time to start planning for the future. If higher education is part of that plan, finding ways to pay for college, researching schools and preparing applications are important steps. November is...

As Election Day approaches, Johnson County Library offers trusted, nonpartisan resources and tools to make the voting process easier. Election Day is Nov. 3. Voter registration forms and advance mail ballot applications are available at all Library locations. While registration for the upcoming election is...

During National Friends of Libraries Week, Oct. 18-24, Friends of Johnson County Library is recognizing the volunteers, advocates and supporters who help make library services possible across Johnson County. The annual celebration, coordinated nationally by United for Libraries, raises awareness...

Looking for a Halloween craft, an intriguing mystery or stories that take an unexpected turn? Johnson County Library has plenty to explore this October. Build miniature haunted houses, meet a bestselling mystery author and discover books, DVDs and other seasonal offerings. Build a haunted...

World Teachers’ Day, celebrated Oct. 5, is a moment to recognize the amazing work educators do every day. Johnson County Library offers teachers, childcare providers and homeschool educators a range of free tools, materials and services that make learning more accessible and engaging. Start with an Educator Card The Library’s Educator Card is available to educators...

What if Johnson County Library could be anything? Maybe it has a virtual reality learning lab, interactive projection walls or DIY creation corners. Maybe there’s a community garden or a teaching kitchen where neighbors gather to learn and cook. Maybe there’s even a slide connecting two floors. The possibilities are...

Did you know that with your Johnson County Library card you can follow the latest Chiefs news, revisit hometown highlights and explore the world of Chiefs Kingdom? The Library offers a collection of resources that bring the Chiefs and Kansas City’s sports history...

When you think of fall, you might be more focused on pumpkins and foliage than ballot boxes and "I voted!” stickers. But with free civic resources from Johnson County Library, it’s easy to stay informed for election season and dive into how government works. Learn about government...

If you have a Johnson County Library card, you already know you can check out a book. But your card can do much more than that. It can help you print a resume, research your family history, learn a language,...

The Community Connections initiative at Johnson County Library is transforming Central Resource Library in Overland Park into a welcoming hub where residents can connect directly with organizations offering job support, mobile health care, recovery services and other essential needs — all in a place...

For job seekers, finding the right opportunity can take persistence, confidence and the right support. Through a longstanding collaboration with Workforce Partnership, Johnson County Library has expanded career classes and workshops in 2026, giving job seekers access to career experts. Workforce Partnership serves...