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 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

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 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

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 30

Teen Movie Night: The Good Dinosaur

5:00pm

- 7:00pm

Join us for a showing of The Good Dinosaur on April 30th from 5 PM - 7 PM. If you are in middle school or high school, we welcome you to join us for this movie night. Snacks provided!

May 4

Gentle Yoga

1:10pm

- 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

May 5

6 Week Sign Language Class

6:00pm

- 7:30pm

May 8

JCPL Seed Giveaway

2:00pm

- 5:00pm

JCPL s third and final seed giveaway of 2026 will start Friday, May 8th at 2 PM.
Stop at the help desk any time during opening hours to receive a free packet of many different kinds of vegetable, flower, and herb seeds!
Lasting until supplies run out. Limit one package of each seed per family.

May 11

Gentle Yoga

1:10pm

- 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

May 12

6 Week Sign Language Class

6:00pm

- 7:30pm

May 18

Gentle Yoga

1:10pm

- 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

May 25

Library Closed: Memorial Day

9:30am

- 5:00pm

The Johnson County Public Library will be closed on Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day. The library will reopen on Tuesday, May 26th at 9:30 AM.

Upcoming Children’s Programs

Homeschool Extracurricular: Sand Art

JCPL
Apr 21, 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

Imagine, Learn, Grow Story Time

JCPL
Apr 22, 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

Children's Resources

Hoopla for Kids

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

Access Hoopla for Kids

Capstone Interactive

Interactive Ebooks for children as well as graphic novels.

Access Capstone Interactive

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

TumbleBooks

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

Access TumbleBooks

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.

Access AR Bookfinder