Johnson County Public Library, Kentucky

Your Voice, Your Library

Imagine, Learn, and Grow with JCPL! Help shape the future of your library by:

Taking our survey (Online or by hard copy)
Taking our in-house or online polls
Joining a focus group
Inviting others to share
Connect with our friendly staff to learn more!
(606) 789-4355 | helpdesk@jcplky.org

JCPL Community Survey

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

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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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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

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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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

Jan 20

12:00am

JCPL

Closed

The Johnson County Public Library will be closed on Monday, January 20th , in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
We will reopen on Tuesday, January 21st, at 9:30 AM.

Jan 21

11:00am

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Homeschool Monthly Meeting

Homeschool families of all ages are invited to attend monthly meetings led by our library staff. It s a great way to meet new families and friends. Each month, a new craft or activity is introduced. All materials provided. This month s activities include DIY Snow Slime. This month s meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 21st, from 11AM-12PM. Call (606)789-4355 or email HelpDesk@jcplky.org for more information.

Jan 21

4:00pm

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Teen Writers Meeting

Teens, join our Teen Writers Meeting to talk with other aspiring writers about your projects and play some writing games. Call (606) 789-4355 or ⁠E-Mail: HelpDesk@jcplky.org for more information. ⁠

Jan 21

5:30pm

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Monthly Craft Club

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. January s new craft is a DIY Gnome Candy Jar. 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

Adult Seniors Teens

Jan 22

10:00am

JCPL

Smart Phone Computer Class

Do you want to know more about your smartphone? Do you want to know how to do more than just make and receive calls? If so, come join us! We will look at settings, various apps, camera, phone, texting, and more! Choose January 22nd from 10 AM - 12 PM or January 23rd from 3 PM - 5PM. Incentives offered for attendance! Contact us at (606)789-4355 or HelpDesk@jcplky.org for more information or to register.

Adult Seniors

Jan 22

11:00am

JCPL

Story Time

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

Children

Jan 22

4:00pm

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Cook Together: Eat Together: Putting Your Slow Cooker to Work

JCPL will partner with UK Cooperative Extension s Johnson County FCS Agent, Macey Stewart, to offer “Cook Together: Eat Together: Putting Your Slow Cooker to Work” on Wednesday, January 22nd, from 4 PM - 5 PM. A crockpot will be raffled during the program. Must be present to win. Space is limited to 25 participants. Please call (606)789-4355 or Email HelpDesk@jcplky.org to reserve a spot.

Jan 23

12:00pm

JCPL

Book Club

Grab a snack and chat with other readers about Every Man Dies Alone by: Hans Fallada January 23rd from 12PM - 1 PM. Zoom option available. Contact (606)789-4355 or HelpDesk@jcplky.org for the link. Book available at our help desk, Hoopla and Libby.

Adult Seniors

Jan 23

3:00pm

JCPL

Smart Phone Computer Class

Adult Seniors

Jan 23

4:00pm

JCPL

Teen Meeting

Middle and high school students, join our next teen meeting from 4-5 PM on Thursday, January 23, for a fun Minute to Win it game night. Call (606) 789-4355 or E-Mail: HelpDesk@jcplky.org for more information. www.jcplky.org

Teens

Jan 27

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

Jan 28

12:00am

JCPL

Closed

The Library will be closed for Inventory January 28-30, 2025.

Jan 29

12:00am

JCPL

Closed

The Library will be closed for Inventory January 28-30, 2025.

Jan 30