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

Mar 25

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 26

JCPL Book Club

12:00pm

- 1:00pm

Grab a snack and chat with other readers about Northanger Abbey By: Jane Austen on March 26th 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, Libby, and Hoopla.

Mar 26

Computer Class: Smartphone

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 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 26

Teen Meeting: DIY Slime

4:00pm

- 5:00pm

All middle and high school students are welcome to join us for an hour of DIY Slime. Teens will be provided the materials to be able to create their own slime creation. Snacks and drinks provided. Call (606)789-4355 or E-Mail helpdesk@jcplky.org for more information.

Mar 30

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

Apr 6

Gentle Yoga

1:00pm

- 1:45pm

Apr 7

6 Week Sign Language Class

6:00pm

- 7:30pm

Learn American Sign Language (ASL) with instructor Tracy Jackson during a 6-week class beginning Tuesday, April 7th, and continuing for the next 6 Tuesdays from 6PM - 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 7

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

Apr 8

Imagine, Learn, Grow Story Time

11:00am

- 12:00pm

Apr 9

Family Movie Night: The Super Mario Bros. Movie

5:00pm

- 7:00pm

Join us at the Johnson County Public Library for an exciting showing of The Super Mario Bros. Movie on Thursday, April 9th at 5 PM. This movie is free to attend; Snacks and drinks will also be provided at no charge.

Apr 10

Garden Club: Making your own soil mix

11:30am

- 12:30pm

Join us at the library on Friday, April 10th, from 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM as you learn how to make your own soil mix for stronger plants, and take home a free seed starter kit while supplies last.
All experience levels are welcome.
Call (606)789-4355 or email HelpDesk@jcplky.org for more information.

Apr 10

Seed Giveaway

2:00pm

- 5:00pm

JCPL s second seed giveaway will start Friday, April 10th at 2 PM. Stop by the Library help desk to pick up your free packet of pepper seeds, and three varieties of tomato seeds. Supplies are limited!
Limit one packet of each variety per family. You may pick up for your family only.
Check out our new program, Garden Club, for early access and to learn more about how to best enjoy your seeds with other gardening enthusiasts.

Apr 13

Gentle Yoga

1:00pm

- 1:45pm

Apr 14

Book Signing: John Sparks

5:00pm

- 7:30pm

Local author John Sparks will be signing his new book, The Sacrifice of Lucinda Mills, on April 14th from 5PM - 7:30PM at Johnson County Public Library, 444 Main Street in Paintsville. This gripping historical novel transports readers to the depths of the Great Depression, where faith, fear, and desperation collide in a small Appalachian Community. Inspired by real events that unfolded in 1932 western Martin County, KY, this historical novel is a powerful and unsettling look into a family s story that captured national attention. Books will be available at the event for $10. Cash, check, and PayPal accepted. They re also available at Barnes and Noble and Amazon. Copies of Sparks prior books will be available for purchase, as well, with some at discounted prices.

Apr 14

6 Week Sign Language Class

6:00pm

- 7:30pm

Apr 14

Imagine, Learn, Grow Story Time

6:00pm

- 6:30pm

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