Summer is in full swing, and the days are still hot, but it is time for Johnson County students, teachers and administrators to return to school. Some students will have their very first, first day of school, while others will have their last, first day. Some teachers have their first day at a new school, while others will be returning after the summer break. The Johnson County Public Library is here to help, regardless of the circumstances.
Johnson County Public Library staff are available for the following:
- Classroom visits: Whether it’s classroom storytime or a book discussion with students, we love to visit your classroom! Schedule our staff for monthly visits or special occasions.
- Book collections: JCPL can assemble collections of age-appropriate books for upcoming classroom discussions, holidays or other special topics.
- Field trips: Bring your class to any of our four library branches to learn more about the library and enjoy fun activities.
- Get a library card: All Johnson County students and staff are eligible for a JCPL card. JCPL will deliver and pick up library card applications and return the library cards to your school.
We are happy to partner with you and your students. Contact any of JCPL’s branches or visit our website at PageAfterPage.org/for-teachers for additional resources.
JCPL continues to partner with the United Way of Johnson County for their Fast Track Program. The program collects backpacks and supplies to help low-income students prepare for their first school day.
Items needed include; art boxes, backpacks, calculators, colored pencils, composition notebooks, crayons (boxes of 24), dry-erase markers, earbuds, two-packet plastic folders, highlighters, index cards, markers, mechanical pencils, pencil pouches, scissors, Sharpies, spiral notebooks (college or wide ruled), three-ring binders (1”).
People can drop off donations at any JCPL branch until August 7.
JCPL is here for your individual needs as well. Whether you are looking for a new book series for your child to read or an instrument to play, you can check out the items in our “Library of Things.” We offer everything from musical instruments, cake pans, cookie cutters, STEAM kits, sewing machines, LED projectors, karaoke machines, board games, lawn games and more.
If you need a quiet place to study or meet for a tutoring session, reserve a study room. Contact your branch to reserve a space or search “book a room” on our website. Don’t forget to check out all the excellent programs JCPL offers throughout the year! From Stuffed Animal Sleepovers to STEAM and coding programs and craft and sewing classes, JCPL has programs for everyone. You can find more information by picking up a JCPL Library Guide or visiting us online at PageAfterPage.org/events.
JCPL is here to connect our community with resources. We can help make your back-to-school experience more rewarding.
Nicole Caudill is a library assistant at JCPL’s Clark Pleasant Branch.JCPL staff members share in writing this twice-monthly column for the Daily Journal. Send comments to [email protected].
