Johnson County Public Library, Kentucky

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.

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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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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!

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

Upcoming Events

Apr 24

Book Club

12:00pm

- 1:00pm

Grab a snack and chat with other readers about The Queen s Gambit by: Walter Tevis on April 24th 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.

Apr 24

Teen Meeting: DIY Macrame Rainbow Keychain

4:00pm

- 5:00pm

All middle and high school students are welcome to join us for an hour of crafting on Thursday, April 24, from 4PM - 5PM. Teens will learn to make a macrame rainbow keychain. Snacks and drinks provided. Call (606)789-4355 or E-Mail HelpDesk@jcplky.org for more information.

Apr 24

American Sign Language Class with Tracy Jackson

6:00pm

- 7:30pm

Learn American Sign Language (ASL) with instructor Tracy Jackson during a 5-week class beginning Thursday, April 10th, and continuing for the next 4 Thursdays from 6 - 7:30PM each week. All ages are welcome, but those ages 10 and under must attend with an adult. Registration is not required.
Call (606)789-4355 or email HelpDesk@jcplky.org for more information on this free opportunity!

Apr 28

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 29

3-D Printing Class

2:00pm

- 7:00pm

Stop by for 3-D printing class on April 15 from 2PM -4PM and April 29 from 2PM - 4PM! You will be able to design and begin the process of printing your design by using our3-D printers at the library. All ages are welcome, with children under 12 requiring a teen or adult chaperone. Call (606)789-4355 or email HelpDesk@jcplky.org for more information.

Apr 29

Computer Class: Smart Phone

3:00pm

- 5:00pm

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 April 14th from 10 AM - 12 PM or April 29th from 3 PM - 5PM. Incentives offered for attendance! Contact us at (606)789-4355 or HelpDesk@jcplky.org for more information or to register.

Apr 29

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

May 1

JCPL Seed Giveaway

5:00pm

- 7:30pm

Starting May 1st at 5 PM we will have packets of pole beans, gourds, squash, pumpkins, cantaloupe, watermelons, and sunflower seeds to give away. Limit one packet of each seed per family, while supplies last. Use (606)789-4355 or helpdesk@jcplky.org for more information. www.jcplky.org.

May 1

It's Planting Time: with Brian Jeffiers UK Cooperative Extension Service

6:00pm

- 7:00pm

Understand how to get your hands dirty putting your 2025 garden in the ground with Brian Jeffiers, UK Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources. No registration is required. This program will be held on Thursday, May 1st, from 6PM - 7PM. Call (606) 789-4355 or email helpdesk@jcplky.org for more information.

May 5

Computer Class: Microsoft Word

10:00am

- 12:00pm

Do you want to learn to use Microsoft Word, which is the leader in word processing programs? This is an entry level class where we will learn the basics such as how to type, format, and save a document, plus we will learn a little more such as how to insert pictures and make flyers. Choose May 5th from 10 AM - 12 PM or May 13th from 3 PM - 5PM. Incentives offered for attendance! Contact us at (606)789-4355 or HelpDesk@jcplky.org for more information or to register.

May 5

No Yoga

1:00pm

There will be no Yoga class on May 5th.. Be sure to access previous classes at youtu.be/ryynwgaiw2Y.
Yoga will return on May 12th.

May 6

Family Tree Research

5:00pm

- 8:00pm

Harman Station Chapter, DAR will host “Researching Your Family Tree for that Elusive Revolutionary War Patriot” at the Johnson County Public Library on Tuesday, May 6th, from 5PM-8PM.

May 6

Imagine, Learn, Grow Storytime

6:00pm

- 6:30pm

Enjoy stories, crafts and fun with friends every Tuesday from 6 PM - 6:30 PM, and 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

May 7

Imagine, Learn, Grow Storytime

11:00am

- 11:30am

May 8

Computer Class:Smart Phone

11:00am

- 12:00pm

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! Class will meet at the Johnson County Senior Citizens Center on Thursday, May 8th, from 11 AM - 12 PM. Incentives offered for attendance! Contact the library at (606)789-4355 or HelpDesk@jcplky.org for more information.

May 8

American Sign Language Class with Tracy Jackson

6:00pm

- 7:30pm

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