Johnson County Library

Bins of books? Bargains galore? Stellar support for your Library? Learn how donations from the community and books weeded from the Library's collection become treasures to shoppers and new services and resources for Library patrons. And come shop! Friends of Johnson County Library holds its book sales from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays at its headquarters, 8279 Melrose Drive, Lenexa. And Olathe’s Friends of the Library operates a bookstore, with varied hours daily, at its Indian Creek Library, 16100 W. 135th St., Olathe. They offer discount days for military, educators and seniors. In addition, it holds quarterly book sales, including one coming up this weekend at Indian Creek Library. The Olathe sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, and from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday. Read more at: https://bit.ly/3YMPa3N

Want to work at the Library? We have several openings posted right now, including a full-time Maker Services Specialist position. Applications for this job will be accepted through the end of the day on November 11, 2024. Find more info here: https://bit.ly/4hulrFx

Want to work at the Library? We have several openings posted right now, including a part-time Patron Services Specialist position. Applications for this position will be accepted through November 1, 2024. Find more info here: https://bit.ly/40muDpl

A multi-year study of a potential Community Center Campus in Harmon Park has ended. The study was a joint venture between Johnson County Library, the City of Prairie Village and YMCA of Greater Kansas City that would help the Library determine whether moving the Corinth branch to a potential Harmon Park campus would be feasible. The most recent study phase of the project included three community engagement meetings and multiple community questionnaires intended to gather input on project interest, potential Community Center amenities, site location and design, and analyze project costs. The study’s final public meeting was held October 15, 2024. After the conclusion of the study, the Prairie Village City Council considered public feedback and overall study outcomes. During a City Council meeting on October 21, 2024, the Council voted to cease pursuit of the Community Center Campus project. As a result of this action, the Library and YMCA will independently explore next steps for our respective facilities. We heard over the course of this study how much Corinth Library means to our community—not only Prairie Village residents, but also those in neighboring cities and across the state line. Johnson County Library has been operating in Prairie Village since 1953 and at the Corinth facility since 1963. It is our third busiest branch overall and is especially popular with young families and seniors. Regardless of final location, it is important to our Library Board and staff that we continue to serve this community. We are grateful for the enthusiasm and support of Corinth Library users as well as our partners in the Community Center Campus Study. Our Board has prioritized the development of a replacement facility for Corinth Library as our next large-scale capital project through the Comprehensive Library Master Plan, which was approved in 2015 as a framework to guide the Library’s sustainable growth of services, operations, and facilities. Funding has already been allocated and will not require additional taxpayer contributions. Board members will discuss next steps for Corinth Library at a future Library Board meeting, and we will provide updates via this project page and social media. We will continue to provide updates via the project page (the direct link is below) and social media. https://lnkd.in/gQxGMgBd

Want to work at the Library? We have several openings posted right now, including a new Event Coordinator position. Applications will be accepted through the end of the day on November 1, 2024. Find more info here: https://lnkd.in/gV9zp4z4

Want to work at the Library? We have several openings posted right now, including a new Patron Insights Manager position. The first review of applications for this position will occur on November 4, 2024. Find more info here: https://bit.ly/4feNYgo

Heads up, friends: We're hiring! We are currently seeking a full-time Branch Operations Manager. The Branch Operations Manager has management oversight of a Johnson County Library branch location(s), its related patron services (in branch, online or via community outreach) and service platforms (e.g., phone, email, web). This individual plays a highly operational role, managing the day-to-day efforts to deliver branch services for the Johnson County community. Applications will be accepted through the end of the day on Oct. 28, 2024. To apply, go here: https://bit.ly/3BXdpV4

Shane Konicki and Kerrigan Arnold, hosts of My KC LIVE on KCTV/KSMO/tv, visited Central Resource Library to film a few segments for National Library Card Sign-up Month. Whatever we said must have worked, because as soon as filming wrapped, Shane booked it to the front desk to get his Johnson County Library card. We hope you enjoy all the perks, Shane, and thanks for helping us get the word out! #NationalLibraryCardSignUpMonth

It's election season--and that means that it's important to be aware of the dates that affect your eligibility to vote. This is an overview of the important dates you should be aware of this election season. As each date approaches, we'll share more information. Tuesday, October 15 – Deadline to register to vote or update voter registration information to participate in the 2024 general election You can verify your registration here: https://lnkd.in/gTHwmhnc You can register online here: https://lnkd.in/eBpvn7rh In Spanish (paper) https://lnkd.in/gCPdj7cr Tuesday, October 29 – Last day to apply for vote by mail ballot https://lnkd.in/gfjJJWqj https://lnkd.in/gbARcdBK Tuesday, November 5 – Election Day Find your polling place/sample ballot: https://lnkd.in/gTHwmhnc

Hey friends: Busy Tuesday night? We're staying open late at Central Resource Library for a Presidential Debate Watch Party, complete with fun swag, snacks and Bingo! You will also be able to find your ballot and your polling place information. Know all of that info already? Awesome! Come join us to watch the debate! Who knows; maybe you'll meet new friends! Details: Tuesday, September 10, 7:30-9:30 PM Central Resource Library No registration required. More info here: https://bit.ly/3ZeRJNX