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

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
Aug 27
Book Club: The Hound of the
12:00pm
- 1:00pm
Grab a snack and chat with other readers about The Hound of the Baskervilles by: Arthur Conan Doyle on August 27th 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. Grab a snack and chat with other readers about The Hound of the Baskervilles by: Arthur Conan Doyle on August 27th 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.
Aug 27
Teen Meeting: Cookie Canvas
4:00pm
- 5:00pm
All middle and high school students are welcome to join us on August 27th for an hour of creative and delicious fun. Teens will be provided the materials to be able to create their own cookie canvas masterpiece.
Snacks and drinks provided. Call (606)789-4355 or E-Mail helpdesk@jcplky.org for more information.
Aug 31
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
Sep 2
Imagine, Learn, Grow Story Time
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
Sep 5
Paintsville Historic Walking Tour
11:00am
- 1:00pm
We will be offering our guided Paintsville Historic Walking Tour throughout scenic downtown Paintsville on Saturday, September 5th, 11AM - 1 PM and Saturday, September 26th, 11 AM - 1 PM. Call (606)789-4355 or email HelpDesk@jcplky.org to register.
Sep 7
Library Closed: Labor Day
9:00am
- 5:00pm
The Johnson County Public Library will be closed on Monday,
September 7th, in observance of Labor Day. We will reopen on
Tuesday, September 8th, at 9:30 AM.
Sep 9
Imagine, Learn, Grow Story Time
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
Sep 10
Teens Try: Cardboard Looms
4:00pm
- 5:00pm
All middle and high school students are welcome to join us for our Teens Try: Cardboard Looms program at 4 PM on Thursday, September 10th. The basic skills for this craft will be taught by staff and teens will complete a simple loom coaster project.
For more information Call (606) 789-4355 or E-Mail: HelpDesk@jcplky.org
Sep 14
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
Sep 15
Homeschool Extra Curricular: Beaded Animal Keychains
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 creating beaded animal keychains and will be held on Tuesday, September 15th, from 11AM-12PM. Call (606)789-4355 or email HelpDesk@jcplky.org for more information.
Sep 15
Teen Writers Meeting
4:00pm
- 5:00pm
All teens are invited to attend our monthly Teen Writers Meeting on September 15th from 4PM to 5PM at the Johnson County Public Library. This month we will be writing stories with no dialogue. The event is free and snacks will be provided.
For more information call (606) 789-4355 or email: helpdesk@jcplky.org.
Sep 15
Test Run Tuesday Adult: Candle Making
5:30pm
- 6:30pm
For the month of September, our adult level Test Run Tuesday program will be creating custom candles. This program will be held at the library on Tuesday, September 15th 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.
Sep 16
Imagine, Learn, Grow Story Time
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
Sep 17
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 September 17th from 4PM - 5PM. For more information Call (606) 789-4355 or E-Mail: HelpDesk@jcplky.org.
Sep 17
Book Talk: Close Range
6:00pm
- 7:00pm
Discuss Close Range with our Book Talk group on Thursday, September 17th, at 6 PM. Zoom option is available. This book is available at our Help Desk. 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
Sep 19
Family Fun Day: Carnival
11:00am
- 1:00pm
Join us at our Family Fun Day Carnival Spectacular on September 19th from 11AM -1PM. Enjoy all your favorite family fun day activities, like face paint, games, and much more! For more information Call (606) 789-4355 or E-Mail: HelpDesk@jcplky.org
Sep 21
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
Sep 22
Test Run Tuesday Youth: Lava Lamps
5:00pm
- 6:00pm
For the month of September, our youth level Test Run Tuesday will be DIY lava lamps. This program will be held at the library on Tuesday, September 22nd from 5PM - 6PM. For more information call (606) 789-4355 or E-Mail: HelpDesk@jcplky.org.
Sep 23
Imagine, Learn, Grow Story Time
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
Sep 24
Book Club: Atonement
12:00pm
- 1:00pm
Grab a snack and chat with other readers about Atonement by: Ian McEwan on September 24th 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.
Sep 24
Teen Meeting: Sand Art
4:00pm
- 5:00pm
All middle and high school students are welcome to join us on September 24th for an hour of creative fun. Teens will be provided the materials to be able to create their own sand art masterpiece.
Snacks and drinks provided. Call (606)789-4355 or E-Mail helpdesk@jcplky.org for more information.
Sep 26
Paintsville Historic Walking Tour
11:00am
- 1:00pm
We will be offering our guided Paintsville Historic Walking Tour throughout scenic downtown Paintsville on Saturday, September 5th, 11AM - 1 PM and Saturday, September 26th, 11 AM - 1 PM. Call (606)789-4355 or email HelpDesk@jcplky.org to register.
Sep 28
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
Sep 29
Teen Movie Night: Home
5:00pm
- 7:00pm
Join us at the library for a showing of Home. If you are in middle school or high school, we welcome you to join us for this movie night. Snacks provided!
Sep 30
Imagine, Learn, Grow Story Time
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

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