Johnson County Public Library, Kentucky

Happy Holidays to our Patrons

The first 100 patrons who show their Johnson County Public Library card at the entrance will receive free admission to the Mountain Homeplace Christmas Festival. If you do not have a card, stop by the library to apply.

The Festival runs from 5 PM to 9 PM on Fridays and Saturdays, beginning November 29 and continuing through December 27, except for December 6 when we will be joining the downtown festivities.

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Passport to Your Community

Meet our Community Navigator for your passport to community services, meeting the needs of families of children from newborn through kindergarten age.
Community support strengthens families and we’re here to help!

Schedule your appointment in person, by phone, or virtually at your convenience.
Pamela Hereford – Community Navigator
Phone: (606)792-2980 | (606)789-4355
Email: jcnavigator@jcplky.org

“Connecting Families, Building Communities.”

See Passport to Community Services

Rocket Languages

Language learning online with your library card!

Featuring 14 popular languages, including English as a Second Language, American Sign Language, Spanish, French, and English as a Second Language for Spanish speakers.

Rocket Languages® is an award-winning online language-learning system that lets you learn at your own pace. Enjoy downloadable lessons, interactive games, and more — all at the best value in library language learning.

Access Rocket Languages

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. 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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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 season, a new book awaits!

Johnson County Park and Recreational Area (commonly known as Thealka Park) is located at 2244 State Highway 581 in the community of Thealka.

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

Upcoming Events

Jan 5

Gentle Yoga

1:00pm

- 1:45pm

Gentle yoga is for any level of physical ability. We meet every Monday from 1 PM - 1:45 PM. You can also view previously recorded classes on our YouTube channel at this link:
Johnson County Public Library
444 Main Street, Paintsville, KY 41240
For more information, use (606)789-4355.HelpDesk@jcplky.org
www.jcplky.org

Jan 7

Imagine, Learn, Grow Story Time

11:00am

- 11:30am

Enjoy stories, crafts and fun with friends every Wednesday from 11:00AM-11:30AM 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

Jan 12

Gentle Yoga

1:00pm

- 1:45pm

Jan 14

Imagine, Learn, Grow Story Time

11:00am

- 11:30am

Jan 15

Book Talk: Not Even Immortality Lasts Forever

6:00pm

- 7:00pm

Discuss Not Even Immortality Lasts Forever with our Book Talk group on Thursday, January 15th, at 6 PM. Zoom option is available. This book is available at our Help Desk. Register to reserve a hard copy of the book and/or be put on the list for the Zoom link by calling the library at (606) 789-4355 or emailing us at: HelpDesk@jcplky.org

Jan 19

Library Closed: Martin Luther King Jr.

9:30am

- 5:00pm

The Johnson County Public Library will be closed on Monday, January 15th, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The library will re open on Tuesday, January 16th, at 9:30 AM.

Jan 20

Homeschool Extracurricular: Beaded Animals Keychains

11:00am

- 12:00pm

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 activity is creating beaded animal keychains. This month s meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 20th, from 11AM-12PM. Call (606)789-4355 or email HelpDesk@jcplky.org for more information.

Jan 20

Teen Writers Meeting

4:00pm

- 5:00pm

Teens, join our monthly Teen Writers Meeting to talk with other aspiring writers about your projects and play some writing games. Our December meeting will be Tuesday, January 20th, from 4PM - 5 PM. Call (606) 789-4355 or ⁠E-Mail: HelpDesk@jcplky.org for more information. www.jcplky.org ⁠

Jan 21

Imagine, Learn, Grow Story Time

11:00am

- 11:30am

Jan 22

Tied With Love

9:30am

- 8:00pm

All middle and high school students are welcome to join our newest service project Tied with Love. Tied with Love is a project that allows our teens to make tie blankets for nursing home residents for their birthdays. This month s meeting will be January 22nd from
4PM - 5PM. For more information Call (606) 789-4355 or E-Mail: HelpDesk@jcplky.org.

Jan 22

Book Club: The Girl On The Train

12:00pm

- 1:00pm

Grab a snack and chat with other readers about The Girl on The Train By: Paula Hawkins on January 22nd from 12 PM - 1 PM. Zoom option available. Contact (606)789-4355 or HelpDesk@jcplky.org for the link. The book is available at our help desk and on Libby as an ebook and audio book.

Jan 26

Gentle Yoga

1:00pm

- 1:45pm

Jan 28

Imagine, Learn, Grow Story Time

11:00am

- 11:30am

Jan 29

Teen Meeting: Decorating Tote Bags

4:00pm

- 5:00pm

All middle and high school students are welcome to join us for tote bag decorating. Teens will be provided with materials to decorate their bags however they would like. Snacks and drinks provided. Call (606)789-4355 or E-Mail helpdesk@jcplky.org for more information.

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