Johnson County Library is honored to partner with the Division of Diversity and Inclusion at the University of Missouri-Kansas City on their annual Martin Luther King Jr. lecture series, featuring

Last year, Johnson County Library launched a new Curbside Holds Pickup service to give patrons a contactless pickup option at the Cedar Roe, Gardner and Leawood Pioneer branches. As expected,

State and local governments have a daily impact on our lives and many are unaware of all that’s happening right here in our community. Being informed and engaged can help

The submission deadline for elementia issue xviii is February 1, 2021.  elementia is Johnson County Library’s award-winning teen literary magazine published to represent and uplift young adults. The magazine’s editorial and design committees

Every new year, there are resolutions, promises and excitement for a fresh start. It can be anything from managing your money to trying new delicious recipes, or dreaming about your

There are some fascinating people to learn about, both past and present. Let’s take the Cherokee scholar Sequoyah, for example. He is the only known Native American to have formulated

In 2021, Johnson County Library will be making areas of Central Resource Library even better, with an expanded and improved Kids area, additional meeting rooms, exterior enhancements like the addition of a drive-thru and renovations to staff spaces among the

Every December, Johnson County Library staff have the difficult, but fun task of narrowing down all the must-read books published in the past year to the top ones you should

There’s a lot more happening at the Library than many realize. Not only are there valuable services offered at the physical locations, there is a massive eLibrary full of resources

As you might imagine, the talented staff at Johnson County Library are involved in many community projects and interesting hobbies. Charles Hower, a JCL information specialist, recently took on an unusual project. Over the course of several months,

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted us all differently. And it’s especially difficult for those who have limited digital access or skills. To help you navigate the pandemic, Johnson County Library

Having choices when shopping is great, but information overload can grind our decision-making to a halt. For example, what kind of gift do you get a car enthusiast, coffee lover or tech nerd? That

Antioch Library has had an over-60-year history in its current location at the corner of Shawnee Mission Parkway and Antioch Road, beginning in 1956 as a 7,200 square foot leased

Podcasts have changed how we consume information. Their unmatched convenience allows us to enjoy them virtually anywhere, anytime, at varying speeds, all while doing other things. There’s a childlike excitement when there’s a new episode of

This year has been filled with challenges, but Johnson County Library continues to rise to meet them. Online resources have expanded to meet patrons’ interests, and the buildings are open