As Johnson County Library moves towards its 75th anniversary in 2027, the Library Foundation will highlight leaders and public servants who have made a difference in Johnson County Library’s history.
Preserving a venerable institution such as a library is akin...
While it may not be very often that a book literally saves someone’s life, there is a new service at Johnson County Library that does exactly that.
Since just before the first of the year, the opiate overdose antidote naloxone...
Commemorate the vital role of women in American history
March is Women’s History Month, and the incredible stories of trailblazing women aren’t just found in history books—they’re alive and thriving right here in our community. Johnson County Library, founded by a...
Have you ever been in a grocery store, walked by a display of goodies on display at the end of an aisle and picked something up that wasn’t on your list?
Has the same thing ever happened to you at...
Once upon a time, there was the promise of substantial savings for viewers who wanted to stop paying for cable TV. “Cut the cord,” the story began, and use streaming services to customize your viewing options.
For many, though, the...
There is a popular book, first published in 1973, called “Where Did I Come From?” For generations now, it has helped parents answer questions about the birds and the bees from their children. At about the same time that...
It was American statesperson Ben Franklin who first said, “The only things certain are death and taxes.” But what Ben didn’t know at the time was another inevitability: help with said taxes at Johnson County Library.
Making its yearly return,...
February is Black History Month—a time to recognize, reflect on and celebrate the achievements, contributions and lasting impact of African Americans throughout U.S. history and right here in Johnson County. In honor of this celebration, we invite you to...
Libraries are a place of transformation. Open a book and all kinds of magic can happen. You learn new things. You think in a new way. Emotions come forth that you might not have expected or even known existed.
That...
Johnson County Library’s mobile app allows you to use the Library on-the-go, which can be a total gamechanger – if you haven’t used it yet, here are some compelling reasons to give it a try!
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By Shelley O’Brien, Executive Director of the Johnson County Library Foundation
Johnson County Library is an essential service that allows everyone in our community the ability to learn and grow. It opens windows of opportunity, promotes lifelong learning, and helps...
As times and technologies change, Johnson County Library changes, too. A look back at 2024 and a look into the crystal ball for 2025 shows prime examples of greater innovation to meet community needs.
“Come to the library and see,”...
