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Celebrate 10 Years of Stories and Community at the Writers Conference The Johnson County Library Writers Conference returns Oct. 16-18, celebrating a decade of stories, inspiration and connection. What…

And let's try the link to the article about the Writers Conference history again too: www.jocolibrary.org/blogs/post/c...

Writers Conference Writers Conference  Writers, come connect, share, and find your community-we've saved you a seat. Our Writers…

Well that's not good. Let's try again (and thanks for the heads up!): www.jocolibrary.org/writers-conf...

KC area writers, clear your calendar for Oct. 16-18 and join us at our annual Writers Conference! Learn more here: jocolibrary.org/blogs…

Today's #EndPaperFriday pick is "Legendary Cakes" by @kerisagreenebooks.bsky.social.
This is a story about the tradition of Tết, Vietnamese New Year, family traditions and the sentimental and historical value of shared recipes and food.
Find it here: jocolibrary.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S3...

Hi Brent. Thanks for that feedback; we're passing it along.

The closest branches to Monticello are Shawnee and Lenexa City Center Library. Both locations have exterior book drops (Lenexa City Center Library's exterior book drop is located in the drive thru).

Find information about all locations here: jocolibrary.bibliocommons.com/v2/locations

Graphic in orange and white with text that reads: Monticello users: Monticello will be closed Saturday, Aug. 30 for parking lot repaving.

Heads up, Monticello users: Monticello will be closed for parking lot repaving on Saturday, Aug. 30. The exterior book return will also be closed.

The building will remain closed for Labor Day on Sunday, Aug. 31 and Monday, Sept. 1.

Just a couple more...

Black dog with a white blanket over its head

Dog wearing a KC Royals hat and with a bumble bee toy in its mouth, looking straight at the camera.

Grey dog on the beach, posed and smiling at the camera.

A beagle dog wearing a pencil costume, looking at the camera.

Happy National Dog Day! These are just a few of the puppers with humans who work at the Library.
We'd love to see your dogs, too! Drop them in the comments! 🐶

Spring Hill Renovations Spring Hill Renovations First Steps Architectural design work for renovations at the Spring Hill Library began in October 2024.…

Today is the last day our Spring Hill branch will be open before closing for renovations. Estimated re-opening is estimated in mid-2026. Find more info here: www.jocolibrary.org/library-proj...

a red brick, old-fashioned one-story building with round-top windows that have an etched design in them. molded letters near the top of the building say "BANK OF KNOWLEDGE"

look how gorgeous this library is. it's in a town in kansas called Edgerton. "THE BANK OF KNOWLEDGE." like it's so pretty. @jocolibrary.org

Thanks! We 😍it too!

a man wearing a wayne world hat holds his finger to his mouth ALT: a man wearing a wayne world hat holds his finger to his mouth

Excellent!

Heat Safety Guide As summer hits, so does the sun – often causing temperatures to swell into the triple digits. Extreme heat is defined as any weather that’s hotter than the average. In Kansas, this means prolonged tem...

More information about other county resources here: jocogov.org/heat.

Graphic with tips to manage the heat including: wear loose, light-colored clothing; find a cool place; limit time outside; stay hydrated; come to the library!

Heat index values up to 110° are expected today and tomorrow.
Every Library building is a cooling center during regular hours and everyone is welcome. Locations, including hours, listed here: www.jocolibrary.org/locations
Please share this information with anyone who might need it.

Oh, this super-cute display at Spring Hill! Look at these thumbprint self-portraits! 🤩🎨

😎It's World Emoji Day! 🎉
Share your favorite emoji(s) in the comments and we'll give you a book recommendation!
(shout out to @stchlibrary.bsky.social for the fun idea!)

P.S. If you're curious what you can check out and how long you can keep each type of resource, learn more here: www.jocolibrary.org/using-the-li...

Meme of shocked Pikachu with the text: When we tell patrons they can check out up to 150 items at a time:

Olivia's favorite part of making a Library card is the reaction when she says they can check out up to 150 items at a time, including 2 video games and 30 feature films DVDs!

How many library resources have you checked out at one one? Don't worry, we don't judge! 🎮💿

Yellow background with the text "We Want Your Feedback" in black.

Friends, we need your input!

The Library is a space for learning about our world — and as your Library we are committed to understanding your needs regarding current and world events.

Please use this link to access a three-question survey. Thank you for your help!

tinyurl.com/3c3yxau4

Rainbow over a building with a darkish gray sky. Cedar Roe Library in Shawnee is to the right of the frame.

Because we will never tire of rainbows--or think they're shared too late--this was the view from Cedar Roe as staff left at closing last Thursday evening. 😍🌈

Rainbow in a muted blue sky. The rainbow looks as if it lands between two sets of trees.

Jess at Leawood Pioneer caught this beautiful rainbow last night at closing! 😍🌈

Graphic for This Week at the Library including the entries Catholic Charities Kids Summer Food Program M-Thu, Community Storytime at New Century Fieldhouse 6/30, Adelante Read 6/30 & 7/3, Tabletop Games 6/30 & 7/3

Graphic for This Week at the Library including the entries Writers United 6/30, One-on-One Genealogy Help- In Person & Zoom 7/1, Free Admission Day at Shawnee Town 7/1 and R.E.A.D. to a Pet with Pets for Life 7/1

Graphic for This Week at the Library with the entries Tween Book Club 7/1, Teen Writing Workshop 7/1 and Portrait Drawing with Chico Sierra 7/1

Here's what's happening next week (June 29th-July 5th) at the Library. We hope to see you!

You can find all programs on the Events tab of our website, here: jocolibrary.bibliocommons.com/v2/events

Programs with an * require registration.

Graphic in orange and white with text that reads Cedar Roe users: No curbside today and in-person patrons must enter through a different door

Heads up, Cedar Roe users:
We are getting new doors today!
To accommodate this work, Curbside service will not be available today and to enter the building, you'll need to use the north door (follow the signs!).

Alt text: Job recruitment flyer for Johnson County Library, listing open positions: Communications Assistant, Administrative Support III, and a part-time Library Support Specialist. The flyer features a blue background with polka dots and a large megaphone graphic.

Friends, we're hiring!
Three positions are open with varying closing dates. Please go to bit.ly/4dW0m3C for specific information about each position and its application requirements and deadlines.

POV: When you and Gramma are playing at Strang Park and you see your Dad's truck parked at Central Resource Library there's no public entrance in the back but there's a big window to look for him. 💖

Announcement from Johnson County Library stating that library buildings are closed on Tuesday, Feb. 18, set against a snowy background.

Heads up, friends: All Library buildings will be closed Tuesday, Feb. 18th, due to inclement weather.

All online programs will proceed as scheduled and our eLibrary is always open. Get started here: www.jocolibrary.org/elibrary

Thanks for the shoutout!

Friends, we're curious: Do you use the Library's streaming services? We're talking about Kanopy, IndieFilm and Kanopy Kids.

If you do, we'd love to talk with you! Respond here with your thoughts--or if you're more comfortable messaging, feel free to do that too.

Thanks! 🎬