Children’s Room
Visit our children’s area to imagine, learn, and grow in a special place just for children and families. Drive or take an imaginary ride on our interactive bookmobile with sensory and fine motor activities for babies and toddlers and STEAM activities for preschoolers and early elementary age children. You have to see it to fully experience the lights, the buttons and switches, the pretend play, and the carpeted road to the best place around – your library!
Get comfortable in a special seating area for children and families. Use our early learning computers and iPads (on the bookmobile) to sharpen your skills. Browse our selection of board books, picture books, easy readers, early learning nonfiction titles, and chapter books. It’s a great place to meet for a play or study date.
Don’t forget to register or stop in for any of our programs, including STEAM programs, family fun days, the summer reading program, and story hours, which meet in our new Robert M. Conley Room, a multipurpose/story hour space.
Upcoming Ppograms
Apr 21
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 22
5:30pm
- 6:30pm
Join us every month for Craft Club Day and learn a new craft or make something with our leftover craft materials. New craft projects are for the first 12 patrons to arrive.The new craft for April 22nd, 5:30 PM- 6:30 PM, is a DIY macrame rainbow keychain. It is not necessary to register. Drop in and enjoy an hour of crafting fun! For ages 13 and older. Call (606) 789-4355 or E-Mail: HelpDesk@jcplky.org for more information. www.jcplky.org
Apr 22
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
E-Mail: HelpDesk@jcplky.org for more information.
www.jcplky.org
Apr 24
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
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
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!
Call (606)789-4355 or email HelpDesk@jcplky.org for more information on this free opportunity!
Apr 28
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
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
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
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
E-Mail: HelpDesk@jcplky.org for more information.
www.jcplky.org
May 1
5:00pm
- 6:00pm
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
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
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.
Yoga will return on May 12th.
May 6
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
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
E-Mail: HelpDesk@jcplky.org for more information.
www.jcplky.org
May 7
11:00am
- 11:30am
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
E-Mail: HelpDesk@jcplky.org for more information.
www.jcplky.org
May 8
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!
Call (606)789-4355 or email HelpDesk@jcplky.org for more information on this free opportunity!
May 12
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
Johnson County Public Library
444 Main Street, Paintsville, KY 41240
For more information, use (606)789-4355.HelpDesk@jcplky.org
www.jcplky.org
May 13
5:30pm
- 7:30pm
Join us for a Placemat Tote Sewing Class on May 13th from 5:30PM -7:30 PM or on May 15th from 1PM- 3PM. New participants only. No prior sewing knowledge needed. All materials provided. Seating is limited to 10 participants per class. Call (606)789-4355 or email HelpDesk@jcplky.org for more information or to register.
May 13
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
E-Mail: HelpDesk@jcplky.org for more information.
www.jcplky.org
May 14
11:00am
- 11:30am
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
E-Mail: HelpDesk@jcplky.org for more information.
www.jcplky.org
May 15
1:00pm
- 3:00pm
Join us for a Placemat Tote Sewing Class on May 13th from 5:30PM -7:30 PM or on May 15th from 1PM- 3PM. New participants only. No prior sewing knowledge needed. All materials provided. Seating is limited to 10 participants per class. Call (606)789-4355 or email HelpDesk@jcplky.org for more information or to register.
May 15
6:00pm
- 7:00pm
Discuss Kentucky s Packhorse Librarians by Nicki Jacobsmeyer with our Book Talk group on Thursday, May 15th, at 6 PM. Zoom option available. This book is available in-house. Contact (606)789-4355 or HelpDesk@jcplky.org for more information.
The author will join our discussion and will be selling and signing books prior to Book Talk!
The author will join our discussion and will be selling and signing books prior to Book Talk!
May 19
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
Johnson County Public Library
444 Main Street, Paintsville, KY 41240
For more information, use (606)789-4355.HelpDesk@jcplky.org
www.jcplky.org
May 20
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 March meeting will be Tuesday, May 20th, from 4PM -5PM. Call (606) 789-4355 or E-Mail: HelpDesk@jcplky.org for more information. www.jcplky.org
May 20
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
E-Mail: HelpDesk@jcplky.org for more information.
www.jcplky.org
May 21
11:00am
- 11:30am
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
E-Mail: HelpDesk@jcplky.org for more information.
www.jcplky.org
May 22
12:00pm
- 1:00pm
Grab a snack and chat with other readers about This is Where I Leave You by Jonathan Tropper on May 22nd 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 on Libby.
May 26
12:00am
The Johnson County Public Library will be closed on Monday, May 28th in observance of Memorial Day. The library will reopen on Tuesday, May 29th at 9:30 AM.
Upcoming Children’s Programs
Children's Resources
Hoopla for Kids
A selection of music, movies, audiobooks, comics, and television shows for kids.
Capstone Interactive
Interactive Ebooks for children as well as graphic novels.
Elementary Primary Search
Educational games and videos from Curious George, Wild Kratts and other PBS KIDS shows!
Access Elementary Primary Search
Britannica School Elementary
Discover encyclopedia articles, multimedia, primary sources, games, and other learning resources that support student research and reinforce curriculum standards.
Access Britannica School Elementary
Kentucky Virtual Library
Kentucky Virtual Library is a consortium of 350 Kentucky libraries and institutions providing various types of databases.
Access Kentucky Virtual Library
AR Bookfinder
Searching for books with a corresponding Renaissance Accelerated Reader 360® quiz is easy with Accelerated Reader Bookfinder®. Students, teachers, parents, and librarians can search in English or Spanish using criteria such as ATOS book level or a Lexile™ measure, interest level, title, author, fiction/nonfiction, subject, award-winners, state lists, CCSS Exemplars, and more.
Nibbles the book monster 
Little Witch Hazel