Johnson County Public Library, Kentucky

Unearth Epic Stories at JCPL

Every Wednesday • June 3rd – June 24th
This summer, young readers can discover dinosaurs, hidden treasures, underground adventures, and exciting new books through our Summer Reading Program.

Weekly programs for all age groups:

Birth through Kindergarten: Wednesdays at 10:00 AM
Grades 1 through 5: Wednesdays at 1:00 PM
Grades 6 through 12: Wednesdays at 1:00 PM

Visit the Summer Reading Page

Test Run Tuesdays

Try something new each month at no cost.

June 9th from 5:30PM-6:30PM: Exploring Family History
June 23rd from 5:30PM-6:30PM: Youth Family Recipes
July 7th from 11AM-12PM & 4PM-5PM: 3D Printing

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

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.

June 12th – Crop Maintenance
July 10th – Compare & Contrast Water Bath versus Pressure Canning w/ Macey Stewart, our Johnson County Extension Agent for Family & Consumer Sciences

Free packets of seeds (one packet of each per family) will be available on April 10th and May 8th after 2 PM, and during library hours until all seeds have been given away.

Kentucky Talking Book Library (KTBL)

Free audio and Braille library services for individuals with visual, physical, or reading disabilities. Borrow materials by mail at no cost, download titles online, and receive a Talking Book player on loan. Discover accessible reading through the Kentucky Talking Book Library.

Learn About Talking Books

Book Talks

Starting in June, join fellow readers for engaging discussions about great books. Titles may be available in print, large print, digital, and audiobook formats. Attend in person or join by Zoom.

Explore Our Book Talks

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

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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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

Jul 27

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

Jul 28

Quilting Series: Beginners Nine Patch

1:00pm

- 3:00pm

Grow confidence in your machine piecing and quilt finishing skills with this beginner sewing class. Participants will complete a finished 9 patch block during this 3 day course. Registration is required. Call (606)789-4355 or E-mail: Helpdesk@jcplky.org for more information.

Jul 29

Quilting Series: Beginners Nine Patch

1:00pm

- 3:00pm

Jul 30

Quilting Series: Beginners Nine Patch

1:00pm

- 3:00pm

Aug 3

Gentle Yoga

1:00pm

- 1:45pm

Aug 10

Gentle Yoga

1:00pm

- 1:45pm

Aug 11

Test Run Tuesday: Sewing Machine

5:30pm

- 6:30pm

For the month of August, our adult level Test Run Tuesday program will be about learning to use a sewing machine and completing a sewing project. This program will be held at the library on Tuesday, August 11th from 5:30PM - 6:30PM.
This activity does require registration. Please contact the library to reserve your spot today by calling us at (606) 789-4355 or E-Mailing: HelpDesk@jcplky.org.

Aug 12

Pigeon Party

11:00am

- 12:00pm

Everyone is invited to the Pigeon Party story time event from 11AM-12PM at the Johnson County Public Library on Wednesday, August 12th. We will be hosting a fun morning of story time shenanigans with everyone s favorite bird brain, based on the Pigeon book series by Mo Willems! Join us at the library, and remember: Don t let the pigeon drive the bookmobile! Call (606) 789-4355 or E-Mail: HelpDesk@jcplky.org for more information. www.jcplky.org

Aug 14

Garden Club: End of Season Garden Care

11:30am

- 12:30pm

Join us at the library on Friday, August 14th, from 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM for the final Garden Club meeting of the year. We will learn essential end-of-season gardening tasks and discover how to prepare your garden for a healthy winter rest and a successful spring.All experience levels are welcome. Call (606)789-4355 or email HelpDesk@jcplky.org for more information.

Aug 17

Gentle Yoga

1:00pm

- 1:45pm

Aug 18

Teen Writers Meeting

4:00pm

- 5:00pm

All teens are invited to attend our monthly Teen Writers Meeting on August 18th from 4PM to 5PM at the Johnson County Public Library. This month we will be writing about parallel universes. The event is free and snacks will be provided.
For more information call (606) 789-4355 or email: helpdesk@jcplky.org.

Aug 20

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 August 20th from
4PM - 5PM. For more information Call (606) 789-4355 or E-Mail: HelpDesk@jcplky.org.

Aug 20

Book Talk: Broken Country

6:00pm

- 7:00pm

Discuss Broken Country with our Book Talk group on Thursday, August 20th, at 6 PM. Zoom option is available. This book is available at our Help Desk and on Libby as an Audio Book and an E-Book. 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

Aug 24

Gentle Yoga

1:00pm

- 1:45pm

Aug 25

Test Run Tuesday Youth: Youth Choose Your Own Adventure

5:00pm

- 6:00pm

For the month of August, our youth level Test Run Tuesday will be a choose your own adventure event. This program will be held at the library on Tuesday, August 25th from 5PM - 6PM. For more information call (606) 789-4355 or E-Mail: HelpDesk@jcplky.org.

Aug 26

Craft Class: Rag Rug Making

12:00pm

- 1:00pm

Join us at the library for our crafting class on how to make a rag rug. Participants will be provided with everything they need to complete a rag rug during this class. This activity is recommended for participants who have prior knowledge of crocheting.
This activity does require registration, as there are limited spots available. Please contact the library to reserve your spot today by calling (606) 789-4355 or E-Mailing: HelpDesk@jcplky.org

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