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.

April 10th – Make Your Own Soil and Seed Starters
May 8th – Inviting Pollinators to Your Garden
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.

Test Run Tuesdays

Try something new each month at no cost.

April 14th from 5:30PM – 6:30PM: Code Your own Video Game (Youth Session)
April 28th from 5:30PM – 6:30PM: Canvas Painting with Kenna’s Creative Canvas (Adult Session)

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

Apr 15

Computer Class: Digital Downloads

10:00am

- 12:00pm

In this class, you will learn how to navigate the Johnson County Public Library website and access its digital resources. We will explore how to use the Libby and Hoopla apps to download eBooks, audiobooks, magazines, and more.
Feel free to bring your library card number and a personal device and download materials during the session. Choose April 15th from 10 AM - 12 PM or April 30th 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 15

Imagine, Learn, Grow Story Time

11:00am

- 12:00pm

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

Apr 16

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 April 16th from
4PM - 5PM. For more information Call (606) 789-4355 or E-Mail: HelpDesk@jcplky.org.

Apr 16

Book Talk: What The Dead Know

6:00pm

- 7:00pm

Discuss What the Dead Know with our Book Talk group on Thursday, April 16th, 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

Apr 18

Family Fun Day: Garden Party

11:00am

- 1:00pm

In collaboration with the JCPL Garden Club, our Garden Party Family Fun Day will be on Saturday, April 18th from 11 AM - 1 PM.
We invite you to celebrate spring at the library with whimsical garden activities! Our event will feature crafts, games, flower planting, special treats, and more! 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

Apr 20

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 21

Homeschool Extracurricular: Sand Art

11:00am

- 12:00pm

Homeschool families of all ages are invited to attend monthly meetings led by our library staff. This month s activity is Sand Art and will be held on Tuesday, April 21st, from 11AM - 12PM.
For more information call (606)789-4355 or email HelpDesk@jcplky.org

Apr 21

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, April 21st, from 4 PM - 5 PM. Call (606) 789-4355 or ⁠E-Mail: HelpDesk@jcplky.org for more information. www.jcplky.org ⁠

Apr 21

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 22

Imagine, Learn, Grow Story Time

11:00am

- 12:00pm

Apr 23

Book Club: The Wicked Girls

12:00pm

- 1:00pm

Grab a snack and chat with other readers about The Wicked Girls By: Alex Marwood on April 23rd 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.

Apr 23

Teen Meeting: Tie Dye

4:00pm

- 5:00pm

All middle and high school students are welcome to join us on April 23rd for an hour of Tie Dye. Teens will be provided the materials to be able to make their Tie Dye creation. Snacks and drinks provided. Call (606)789-4355 or E-Mail helpdesk@jcplky.org for more information.

Apr 27

Gentle Yoga

1:00pm

- 1:45pm

Apr 28

Test Run Tuesday: Canvas Painting

5:30pm

- 7:30pm

For the month of April, our adult level Test Run Tuesday program will be Canvas painting with Kenna s Creative Canvas. This program will be held at the library on Tuesday, April 28th 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.

Apr 28

6 Week Sign Language Class

6:00pm

- 7:30pm

Apr 30

Computer Class: Digital Downloads

3:00pm

- 5:00pm

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