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

Jun 3
Summer Reading: Unearth a Story
10:00am
- 11:00am
Our Summer Reading Program will be every Wednesday, June 3rd -June 24th at the Johnson county Public Library. This summer, we are going underground to unearth epic stories. Our Summer Reading Program will explore new themes each week through books, activities, and treasure for kids of all ages, teens included!

Ages Birth - K @ 10AM
Grades 1st - 5th @ 1PM
Grades 6th - 12th @ 1PM
Call (606) 789-4355 or E-Mail:HelpDesk@jcplky.org for more information.
Jun 3
Summer Reading: Unearth a Story
1:00pm
- 2:00pm
Our Summer Reading Program will be every Wednesday, June 3rd -June 24th at the Johnson county Public Library. This summer, we are going underground to unearth epic stories. Our Summer Reading Program will explore new themes each week through books, activities, and treasure for kids of all ages, teens included!

Ages Birth - K @ 10AM
Grades 1st - 5th @ 1PM
Grades 6th - 12th @ 1PM
Call (606) 789-4355 or E-Mail:HelpDesk@jcplky.org for more information.
Jun 8
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
Jun 9
Test Run Tuesday: Exploring Family History
5:30pm
- 6:30pm
For the month of June, our adult level Test Run Tuesday program will be all about family history. This program will be held at the library on Tuesday, June 9th from 5:30PM - 6:30PM.
Jun 10
Summer Reading: Unearth a Story
10:00am
- 11:00am
Our Summer Reading Program will be every Wednesday, June 3rd -June 24th at the Johnson county Public Library. This summer, we are going underground to unearth epic stories. Our Summer Reading Program will explore new themes each week through books, activities, and treasure for kids of all ages, teens included!

Ages Birth - K @ 10AM
Grades 1st - 5th @ 1PM
Grades 6th - 12th @ 1PM
Call (606) 789-4355 or E-Mail:HelpDesk@jcplky.org for more information.
Jun 10
Summer Reading: Unearth a Story
1:00pm
- 2:00pm
Our Summer Reading Program will be every Wednesday, June 3rd -June 24th at the Johnson county Public Library. This summer, we are going underground to unearth epic stories. Our Summer Reading Program will explore new themes each week through books, activities, and treasure for kids of all ages, teens included!

Ages Birth - K @ 10AM
Grades 1st - 5th @ 1PM
Grades 6th - 12th @ 1PM
Call (606) 789-4355 or E-Mail:HelpDesk@jcplky.org for more information.
Jun 12
Garden Club: Pollinators
11:30am
- 12:30pm
Join us at the library on Friday, June 12th, from 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM and discuss developing a Monarch Waystation, beginner s pollinator gardening, and talk with an experienced beekeeper. All experience levels are welcome.
Call (606)789-4355 or email HelpDesk@jcplky.org for more information.
Jun 15
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
Jun 16
Teen Writers
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 June meeting will be Tuesday, June 16th, from 4 PM - 5 PM. Call (606) 789-4355 or ⁠E-Mail: HelpDesk@jcplky.org for more information. www.jcplky.org ⁠
Jun 17
Summer Reading: Unearth a Story
10:00am
- 11:00am
Our Summer Reading Program will be every Wednesday, June 3rd -June 24th at the Johnson county Public Library. This summer, we are going underground to unearth epic stories. Our Summer Reading Program will explore new themes each week through books, activities, and treasure for kids of all ages, teens included!

Ages Birth - K @ 10AM
Grades 1st - 5th @ 1PM
Grades 6th - 12th @ 1PM
Call (606) 789-4355 or E-Mail:HelpDesk@jcplky.org for more information.
Jun 17
Summer Reading: Unearth a Story
1:00pm
- 2:00pm
Our Summer Reading Program will be every Wednesday, June 3rd -June 24th at the Johnson county Public Library. This summer, we are going underground to unearth epic stories. Our Summer Reading Program will explore new themes each week through books, activities, and treasure for kids of all ages, teens included!

Ages Birth - K @ 10AM
Grades 1st - 5th @ 1PM
Grades 6th - 12th @ 1PM
Call (606) 789-4355 or E-Mail:HelpDesk@jcplky.org for more information.
Jun 18
Book Talk: History Matters
4:00pm
- 5:00pm
Discuss History Matters with our Book Talk group on Thursday, June 18th, at 6 PM. Zoom option is available. This book is available at our Help Desk and as an ebook 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
Jun 18
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 June 18th from
4PM - 5PM. For more information Call (606) 789-4355 or E-Mail: HelpDesk@jcplky.org.
Jun 22
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
Jun 23
Test Run Tuesday: History Through Recipes
5:30pm
- 6:30pm
For the month of June, our youth level Test Run Tuesday program will be about discovering history through family recipes. This program will be held at the library on Tuesday, June 23rd 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.
Jun 24
Summer Reading: Unearth a Story
10:00am
- 11:00am
Our Summer Reading Program will be every Wednesday, June 3rd -June 24th at the Johnson county Public Library. This summer, we are going underground to unearth epic stories. Our Summer Reading Program will explore new themes each week through books, activities, and treasure for kids of all ages, teens included!

Ages Birth - K @ 10AM
Grades 1st - 5th @ 1PM
Grades 6th - 12th @ 1PM
Call (606) 789-4355 or E-Mail:HelpDesk@jcplky.org for more information.
Jun 24
Summer Reading: Unearth a Story
1:00pm
- 2:00pm
Our Summer Reading Program will be every Wednesday, June 3rd -June 24th at the Johnson county Public Library. This summer, we are going underground to unearth epic stories. Our Summer Reading Program will explore new themes each week through books, activities, and treasure for kids of all ages, teens included!

Ages Birth - K @ 10AM
Grades 1st - 5th @ 1PM
Grades 6th - 12th @ 1PM
Call (606) 789-4355 or E-Mail:HelpDesk@jcplky.org for more information.
Jun 25
Book Club: Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter
12:00pm
- 1:00pm
Grab a snack and chat with other readers about Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter by: Tom Franklin on June 25th 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.
Jun 29
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
Jun 30
End of Summer Celebration: Fossil Funhouse Show
11:00am
- 12:00pm
Barry Mitchell presents his Fossil Funhouse show, complete with puppets and magic tricks as our end of summer reading celebration. This event will take place on June 30th at 11AM and 6PM located at the Paintsville Recreation Center.
Jun 30
End of Summer Celebration: Fossil Funhouse Show
6:00pm
- 7:00pm
Barry Mitchell presents his Fossil Funhouse show, complete with puppets and magic tricks as our end of summer reading celebration. This event will take place on June 30th at 11AM and 6PM located at the Paintsville Recreation Center.

Children's Resources

Hoopla for Kids

A selection of music, movies, audiobooks, comics, and television shows for kids.

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Capstone Interactive

Interactive Ebooks for children as well as graphic novels.

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Elementary Primary Search

Educational games and videos from Curious George, Wild Kratts and other PBS KIDS shows!

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Britannica School Elementary

Discover encyclopedia articles, multimedia, primary sources, games, and other learning resources that support student research and reinforce curriculum standards.

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TumbleBooks

Enjoy animated/talking picture books, audiobooks, puzzles and games.

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Kentucky Virtual Library

Kentucky Virtual Library is a consortium of 350 Kentucky libraries and institutions providing various types of databases.

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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.

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TeachingBooks

Bring Reading to Life. TeachingBooks strives to joyfully enrich everyone’s experience reading children’s and young adult books.

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