Johnson County Public Library, Kentucky

Job Fair

JCPL will be hosting a job fair, and we are looking for vendors!

When: Tuesday, April 8th from 3 PM – 6 PM
Location: U.S. 23 Country Music Highway Museum

This free event is open to all businesses and employment agencies seeking employees in this region.
Call (606) 789-4355 or e-mail Shannon.Reinthaler@jcplky.org for more information or to reserve a space.

Educate Station

Educate Station is a full curriculum Pre-K through Second Grade. To access the curriculum the username is educate and the password is watermelon.

Check out Educate Station here

Technology Curriculum

Become a digitally savvy citizen with our new technology curriculum. Incentives are offered for attendance!

Visit our Technology Curriculum page

Johnson County BookMobile

Our beautiful new bookmobile is on the road! See below for our home visit schedule. In addition, we visit daycare centers, schools events, and more. You can catch us at The Johnson County Farmers Market on Thursdays this summer! If you’d like to learn more about Bookmobile service, contact the library by phone at (606)789-4355 or email HelpDesk@jcplky.org.

View Bookmobile Schedule

Presentation image for Johnson County BookMobile

Libby. The Library Reading App

Can’t come into the Library…no problem! Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, and more with your JCPL library card for free! Libby is the newer library reading app by OverDrive, loved by millions of readers worldwide.

Download the Libby App

Presentation image for Libby. The Library Reading App

Career Preparation

Welcome to LearningExpress Library
Make your work goals a reality—start a new career or advance in your current field.

Access LearningExpress

Presentation image for Career Preparation

Story Trail

Stroll along Thealka Park trail with family and friends, reading a beloved children’s book displayed on vibrant signs. It’s a fun way to enjoy the outdoors while fostering a love for books and nature for all ages. Every month, a new book awaits!

For more information, contact us at (606)789-4355 or HelpDesk@jcplky.org.

Upcoming Events

Mar 24

No Yoga

12:00am

There will be no Yoga class on March 24th. Be sure to access previous classes at youtu.be/ryynwgaiw2Y.
Yoga will return on March 31st.

Mar 25

Monthly Craft Club

5:30pm

- 6:30pm

Join us every month on the third Tuesday from 5:30 - 6:30 PM for Craft Club Day and learn a new craft or make something with our leftover craft materials. New Craft projects are for the first 12 patrons to arrive. March s new craft is an Easter Wreath. It is not necessary to register. Drop in and enjoy an hour of crafting fun! For ages 13 and older. Call (606) 789-4355 or
E-Mail: HelpDesk@jcplky.org
for more information. www.jcplky.org

Mar 26

Imagine, Learn, Grow Story Time

11:00am

Enjoy stories, crafts and fun with friends every Wednesday from 11 AM-11:30 AM during our Imagine, Learn, Grow Story Time. Parents and caregivers are invited to participate with children in interactive storytelling - activities using books and other props to engage the children and foster their love of reading. Children develop language and social skills, as well as cultivate a lifelong love of reading and learning. You may drop in to any story hour, any time. All ages are welcome. Call (606) 789-4355 or
E-Mail: HelpDesk@jcplky.org for more information.
www.jcplky.org

Mar 26

Kentucky Chautauqua: Abraham Lincoln

1:00pm

Much is known about President Abraham Lincoln. But who was the Hodgenville, Kentucky, native before he arrived at the White House to lead the United States through the Civil War? Find out during this Kentucky Chautauqua program hosted by the Johnson County Public Library. There are two opportunities to see this presentation of Abraham Lincoln: Attorney at Law portrayed by actor Forrest Loeffler, on Wednesday, March 26th, 1 PM at the Johnson County Senior Citizens Center, 1127 Euclid Avenue, and on Thursday, March 27th, 6 PM, at the Johnson County Public Library, 444 Main Street, in Paintsville. Call (606)789-4355 or email HelpDesk@jcplky.org for more information.⁠

Mar 27

Book Club

12:00pm

- 1:00pm

Grab a snack and chat with other readers about Slaughterhouse-Fivt by: Kurt Vonnegut March 27th from 12 PM - 1 PM. Zoom option available. Contact (606)789-4355 or HelpDesk@jcplky.org for the link. Book available at our help desk and as an Ebook and Audio book on Hoopla and Libby.

Mar 27

Kentucky Chautauqua: Abraham Lincoln

6:00pm

Much is known about President Abraham Lincoln. But who was the Hodgenville, Kentucky, native before he arrived at the White House to lead the United States through the Civil War? Find out during this Kentucky Chautauqua program hosted by the Johnson County Public Library. Abraham Lincoln: Attorney at Law portrayed by actor Forrest Loeffler, on Thursday, March 27th at 6 PM at the Johnson County Public Library, 444 Main Street in Paintsville. Call (606)789-4355 or email HelpDesk@jcplky.org for more information.⁠

Mar 31

Gentle Yoga

1:00pm

Gentle chair yoga is for any level of physical activity. Participate in person at the Library or watch yoga recordings on the Library's YouTube Channel. ⁠

Apr 1

Beginner Hand Sewing and Piecing Class

1:00pm

- 3:00pm

Come learn from the expertise of our own Mrs. Christie Cook and Mrs. Debbie Barr on Tuesday, April 1. They will guide you “seamlessly” through how to hand sew and piece together a pin cushion. Call 789-4355 to register, as space is limited.

Apr 1

Imagine, Learn, Grow Story Time

6:00pm

- 6:30pm

Enjoy stories, crafts and fun with friends every Tuesday from 6 PM-6:30 PM during our Imagine, Learn, Grow Story Time. Parents and caregivers are invited to participate with children in interactive storytelling - activities using books and other props to engage the children and foster their love of reading. Children develop language and social skills, as well as cultivate a lifelong love of reading and learning. You may drop in to any story hour, any time. All ages are welcome. Call (606) 789-4355 or
E-Mail: HelpDesk@jcplky.org for more information.
www.jcplky.org

Apr 2

Imagine, Learn, Grow Story Time

11:00am

Apr 7

Johnson County Senior Citizens Craft

11:00am

- 12:00pm

Join us once a month at The Johnson County Senior Citizens Center for a fun filled hour of crafting.

Apr 7

Yoga

1:00pm

- 1:45pm

Gentle chair yoga is for any level of physical activity. Participate in person at the Library or watch yoga recordings on the Library's YouTube Channel.

Apr 8

Imagine, Learn, Grow Story Time

6:00pm

- 6:30pm

Apr 9

Imagine, Learn, Grow Story Time

11:00am

Apr 10

JCPL Seed Giveaway

5:00pm

- 7:30pm

Johnson County Public Library is proud to launch our free seed library!
Starting April 10th at 5PM we will have packets of tomatoes, cucumbers, basil, bachelor buttons, zinnias, marigolds, and several others to give away.Limit one packet of each seed per family, while supplies last.

Apr 10

Beginning a Garden with Brian Jeffiers

6:00pm

- 7:00pm

The rewarding hobby of gardening is made easy as you learn the basics from Brian Jeffiers, UK Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources. No registration is required. This program will be held on Thursday, April 10th, from 6PM - 7PM. Call (606) 789-4355 or email helpdesk@jcplky.org for more information.

View All Events >