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

Nov 16
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
Nov 17
Homeschool Extracurricular: Autumn Beaded Crafts
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 a choice of Autumn themed beaded crafts and will be held on Tuesday, November 17th, from 11AM-12PM.
Call (606)789-4355 or email HelpDesk@jcplky.org for more information.
Nov 17
Teen Writers: How a Family Recipe Comes to Be
4:00pm
- 5:00pm
All teens are invited to attend our monthly Teen Writers Meeting on November 17th from 4PM to 5PM at the Johnson County Public Library. This month we will be writing about how a family recipe came to be. The event is free and snacks will be provided.
For more information call (606) 789-4355 or email: helpdesk@jcplky.org.
Nov 17
Test Run Tuesday Adults: Bread Making
5:30pm
- 6:30pm
For the month of November, our adult level Test Run Tuesday program will be bread making. This program will be held at the library on Tuesday, November 17th 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.
Nov 17
Imagine, Learn, Grow Story Time: Rhyming
6:00pm
- 6:30pm
Join us Tuesday, November 17th at 6PM at the Johnson County Public Library. This week will continue to introduce rhyming for ages 0-5 and wrap-up the fall sessions. You may drop in to any story time, any time. All ages are welcome.
Nov 17
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 October 13th, 2026 through November 17th, 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
Nov 18
Imagine, Learn, Grow Story Time: Old Book New Book
11:00am
- 11:30am
Introducing Old Book/New Book: a special theme repeating once a month during our regular Imagine, Learn, Grow Story Time series. Each month s program will highlight a classic story time book and a new favorite that share the same subject matter. This month s theme will be food and will take place at 11AM on Wednesday, November 18th at 11AM at the Johnson County Public Library. Anyone can drop into any story hour at any time. 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
Nov 18
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
Nov 19
Teen Meeting: Mystery at the Castle
4:00pm
- 5:00pm
All middle and high school students are welcome to join us on November 19th for an hour of escape room fun. Teens will be provided the resources and materials to be able to work together to escape the library.
Snacks and drinks provided. Call (606)789-4355 or E-Mail helpdesk@jcplky.org for more information.
Nov 19
Book Talk: The Man Who Died Twice
6:00pm
- 7:00pm
Discuss The Man Who Died Twice with our Book Talk group on Thursday, November 19th, at 6 PM. Zoom option is available. This book is available at our Help Desk and on Libby as an Ebook and Audio book. 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
Nov 23
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
Nov 24
Test Run Tuesday Youth: Youth Straw Rockets
5:00pm
- 6:00pm
For the month of November, our youth level Test Run Tuesday will be DIY Straw Rockets. This program will be held at the library on Tuesday, November 24th from 5PM - 6PM.
For more information call (606) 789-4355 or E-Mail: HelpDesk@jcplky.org.
Nov 25
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
Nov 26
Library Closed: Thanksgving
9:30am
- 5:00pm
The Johnson County Public Library will be closed on
November 26th and 27th for Thanksgiving. The Library will reopen
Saturday, November 28th, at 9 AM.
Nov 27
Library Closed: Thanksgving
9:30am
- 5:00pm
The Johnson County Public Library will be closed on
November 26th and 27th for Thanksgiving. The Library will reopen
Saturday, November 28th, at 9 AM.
Nov 28
Family Fun Day: Polar Express
11:00am
- 1:00pm
Get into the holiday spirit at our Polar Express Family Fun Day on Saturday, November 28th from 11AM - 1PM. Wear your favorite holiday pajamas, and stop in for a cozy morning of fun while we celebrate the magic of the season.
For more information Call (606) 789-4355 or E-Mail: HelpDesk@jcplky.org
Nov 30
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

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