Johnson County Public Library, Kentucky

Garden Club & Seed Library at JCPL

Garden Club will meet on the second Friday of each month from 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM at the Library.

March 13 – DIY Pallet Composting & Companion Planting

Free Seed Giveaways on March 13 | April 10 | May 8, after 2 PM while supplies last. One packet of each seed per family.

Test Run Tuesdays

Try something new each month at no cost.

March 10th from 5:30PM – 6:30PM: Beginner Hand Sewing (Adult Session)
March 24th from 5PM – 6PM: Craft Night (Youth Session: 1st – 4th Grades)

Registration required. Space is limited. Call 606-789-4355 or email HelpDesk@jcplky.org.

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.

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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

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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Career Preparation

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

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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

Feb 28

Family Fun Day: Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss!

11:00am

- 1:00pm

Our Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss Family Fun Day will be on Saturday, February 28th from 11 AM - 1 PM.
We invite you to celebrate the life of Dr Seuss and his many, many books! Our event will feature a special story time, fun games, crafts, and birthday cupcakes! This program is free and open to all ages.
Call (606) 789-4355 or E-Mail: HelpDesk@jcplky.org for more information. www.jcplky.org

Mar 2

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

Mar 4

Imagine, Learn Grow Storytime

11:00am

- 11:30am

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 5

Teens Try: Crochet and Embroidery

4:00pm

- 5:00pm

All middle and high school students are welcome to join us for this special crochet and embroidery program at 4PM on Thursday, March 5th. The basic skills for each craft will be taught and teens will be able to complete a simple project.
For more information Call (606) 789-4355 or E-Mail: HelpDesk@jcplky.org

Mar 9

Gentle Yoga

1:00pm

- 1:45pm

Mar 10

Test Run Tuesday: Beginnner Hand Sewing

5:30pm

- 6:30pm

For the month of March, our adult level Test Run Tuesday program will be Beginner Hand Sewing. This program will be held at the library on Tuesday, March 10th at 5:30PM. This activity does require registration, as there are limited spots available. Please contact the library to reserve your spot today by calling us at (606) 789-4355 or E-Mailing: HelpDesk@jcplky.org.

Mar 10

Imagine, Learn, Grow Story Time

6:00pm

- 6:30pm

Enjoy stories, crafts and fun with friends every Tuesday evening from 6 PM-6:30 PM during our Imagine, Learn, Grow Story Time, running March 10th, 2026 through April 14th, 2026. 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 11

Imagine, Learn Grow Storytime

11:00am

- 11:30am

Mar 13

Garden Club: DIY pallet composting and companion planting

11:30am

- 12:30pm

Join us at the library on Friday, March 13th, from 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM as we learn how to build a compost bin from wood pallets and chat about how companion planting can help your garden thrive.
All experience levels are welcome. Call (606)789-4355 or email HelpDesk@jcplky.org for more information.

Mar 16

Gentle Yoga

1:00pm

- 1:45pm

Mar 17

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 February meeting will be Tuesday, March 17th, from 4 PM - 5 PM. Call (606) 789-4355 or ⁠E-Mail: HelpDesk@jcplky.org for more information. www.jcplky.org ⁠

Mar 17

Imagine, Learn, Grow Story Time

6:00pm

- 6:30pm

Mar 18

Computer Class: Smartphone

10:00am

- 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! Choose March 18th from 10 AM - 12 PM or March 26th from 3 PM - 5PM. Incentives offered for attendance! Contact us at (606)789-4355 or HelpDesk@jcplky.org for more information or to register.

Mar 18

Imagine, Learn Grow Storytime

11:00am

- 11:30am

Mar 19

Tied With Love

4:00pm

- 5:00pm

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 March 19th from
4PM - 5PM. For more information Call (606) 789-4355 or E-Mail: HelpDesk@jcplky.org.

Mar 19

Book Talk: A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court

6:00pm

- 7:00pm

Discuss A Connecticut Yankee In King Arthur s Court with our Book Talk group on Thursday, March 19th, at 6 PM. Zoom option is available. This book is available at our Help Desk, on Hoopla as an Audio and Ebook, and as an Ebook and Audio book on Libby. 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

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