Johnson County Public Library, Kentucky

Story Walk

Enjoy the story, Worm Weather by Jean Taft, at The Story Walk at Thealka Park. This story will remain on display for an extended time to allow everyone to enjoy this self-guided walk. Johnson County Park and Recreational Area (commonly known as Thealka Park) is located at 2244 State Highway 581 in the community of Thealka. Call JCPL at (606)789-4355 or email HelpDesk@jcplky.org for more information.

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

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BookPage

Browse the latest edition of BookPage online to find your next great book!

BookPage

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

Gentle Yoga

Every Monday at 1:00 p.m.
Chair yoga is a gentle form of yoga that is practiced sitting on a chair or standing using a chair for support.

Watch Gentle Yoga on our Facebook Page

Johnson County BookMobile

Our outreach vehicle is still on the road visiting schools and childcare centers and making book deliveries while we buy and customize a new bookmobile. If you’re interested in any of these services, please contact the library by phone at 789-4355 or by email at helpdesk@jcplky.org

View Bookmobile Schedule

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Career Preparation

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

Access LearningExpress

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Upcoming Events

Apr 20

10:00am

The Mountain Homeplace

April Child Abuse Prevention Celebration

The April Child Abuse Prevention Celebration and Fun on the Farm at The Mountain Homeplace is free and open to all families. This event will be Saturday, April 20, with lots of activities taking place throughout the day. Refer to the flyer for the schedule or call DCBS at (606)788-6826 for more information.

Apr 20

1:00pm

JCPL

Paintsville Historic Walking Tour

We will be offering our guided Paintsville Historic Walking Tour throughout scenic downtown Paintsville on Saturday, April 20, 1PM - 3PM. Call (606)789-4355 or email HelpDesk@jcplky.org to register.

Apr 22

10:00am

JCPL

Excel Computer Class

Brush up on your technology skills with one of our April computer classes. Contact us at (606)789-4355 or HelpDesk@jcplky.org to register for Excel at 10 AM - 12 PM on Monday, April 22nd, at the Library.

Apr 22

1:00pm

JCPL

Gentle Chair Yoga

Gentle chair yoga is for any level of physical ability on Mondays at 1 PM - 1:45 PM. Participate in person at the Library or watch yoga recordings on the Library s YouTube channel.

Adult Seniors

Apr 23

4:00pm

JCPL

Builders' Club

Builders' Club for grades K-6 will be April 9th and April 26th from 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM. Registration is not required for this fun-filled time exploring architecture and experimenting with building tools!

Children

Apr 24

11:00am

JCPL

Story Hour

Join us Wednesday mornings from 11 AM - 11:30 AM for Story Hour. All ages are welcome to walk-in to this program. Contact (606)789-4355 or HelpDesk@jcplky.org for more information.

Children

Apr 25

12:00pm

JCPL

Book Club

Grab a snack and chat with other readers about The Good Thief by Hannah Tinti April 25th from 12PM - 1 PM. Zoom option available. Contact (606)789-4355 or HelpDesk@jcplky.org for the link. Book available at our help desk or in eBook and audio book format through Libby.

Adult Seniors Teens

Apr 25

4:00pm

JCPL

Teen Meeting

JCPL's Teen Meeting is at the library on Thursday, April 25, at 4:00PM. Join us for Slime making workshop!

Teens

Apr 29

12:00am

JCPL

No Yoga

There will be no yoga class on April 29th, 2024. Please see our YouTube channel tinyurl.com/u9hw5kd for previously recorded classes.

Adult Seniors

May 1

11:00am

JCPL

Story Hour

Join us Wednesday mornings from 11 AM - 11:30 AM for Story Hour. All ages are welcome to walk-in to this program. Contact (606)789-4355 or HelpDesk@jcplky.org for more information.

Children

May 6

1:00pm

JCPL

Gentle Chair Yoga

Gentle chair yoga is for any level of physical ability on Mondays at 1 PM - 1:45 PM. Participate in person at the Library or watch yoga recordings on the Library s YouTube channel.

Adult Seniors

May 8

11:00am

JCPL

Story Hour

Join us Wednesday mornings from 11 AM - 11:30 AM for Story Hour. All ages are welcome to walk-in to this program. Contact (606)789-4355 or HelpDesk@jcplky.org for more information.

Children

May 13

1:00pm

JCPL

Gentle Chair Yoga

Gentle chair yoga is for any level of physical ability on Mondays at 1 PM - 1:45 PM. Participate in person at the Library or watch yoga recordings on the Library s YouTube channel.

Adult Seniors

May 15

11:00am

JCPL

Story Hour

Join us Wednesday mornings from 11 AM - 11:30 AM for Story Hour. All ages are welcome to walk-in to this program. Contact (606)789-4355 or HelpDesk@jcplky.org for more information.

Children

May 22

11:00am

JCPL

Story Hour

Join us Wednesday mornings from 11 AM - 11:30 AM for Story Hour. All ages are welcome to walk-in to this program. Contact (606)789-4355 or HelpDesk@jcplky.org for more information.

Children

May 29

11:00am

JCPL

Story Hour

Join us Wednesday mornings from 11 AM - 11:30 AM for Story Hour. All ages are welcome to walk-in to this program. Contact (606)789-4355 or HelpDesk@jcplky.org for more information.

Children

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