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Explore Summer Countdown

Remember to log your Explore Summer reading minutes by July 31 and pick up your finisher's prize. Log your time in Beanstack, visit a Branch or give us a call to let us know how much you've read!

We have read 4 million minutes!

Family Fun Night

To celebrate, you are invited to a Rascal’s Family Fun Night on Fri. Aug. 9 from 6-8 p.m. Pick up your admission token while supplies last at any Branch starting Aug. 5. Keep reading for a chance to win the Eager Reader prize drawing!

Sat • Aug 10 • 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Homecoming Pop-Up Shop

Stop by the barn behind the Franklin Branch to browse our FREE selection of dresses, suits and accessories for teens attending Homecoming. No need to register, but DO tell a friend!

Mon • Aug 5 • 3-5 p.m.

New Play & Learn Space

We’re happy to announce a new addition to our Trafalgar Branch - an updated Play and Learn Space! Join us as we celebrate the grand opening with a ribbon-cutting, activities and more.

Please take our

Explore Summer Survey

Your feedback is valuable and appreciated! Please take a moment to share your experiences with this year's Explore Summer program.

Mon • Sep 9 • 7 p.m.

William Kent Krueger

Authors at JCPL is thrilled to welcome New York Times bestselling author William Kent Krueger in conversation with Michael Koryta to Beeson Hall in Franklin. The first 100 JCPL cardholders to register and attend will receive a free copy of "Spirit Crossing."

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JCPL On Wheels

Check out books, return items, pick up your holds and get a library card on our bookmobile, JCPL On Wheels! View our schedule of stops to see when we'll be near your neighborhood.

High Five July

Celebrate Explore Summer by giving the JCPL Foundation a high-five in July! Donate $5 to support JCPL’s Explore Summer program. Your $5 donation helps the Library fund reading incentive prizes, engaging programs and educational activities to keep kids and adults learning all summer long.

Aug • Sep • Oct Programs

Fall Library Guide

Authors at JCPL, Library on the Prairie, Homecoming Pop-Up Shop, Cultural Fair, Reel2Reel Teen Film Competition and much more!

Congratulations to our

Bookmark Contest Winners

View the winning entries of our summer bookmark contest and pick up a printed bookmark at your branch!

Calling all Johnson County high school student filmmakers!

Reel2Reel

Enter the inaugural Reel2Reel: Teen Film Competition to be held at the Historic Artcraft Theatre in Franklin. Video categories include documentary, music video, and short film. The overall winner will receive $400!