Johnson County Public Library

Johnson County Public Library The Johnson County Public Library is a branch of The Arkansas River Valley Regional Library System.

🦖📚 Summer reading starts TODAY! ⭐👀June 1st means you can officially start your reading logs AND it’s National Dinosaur D...
06/01/2026

🦖📚 Summer reading starts TODAY! ⭐👀
June 1st means you can officially start your reading logs AND it’s National Dinosaur Day! What a perfect time to “Unearth a Story” and get the summer started!! 🌋

Make sure you don't miss our big kickoff event this Thursday:
🦕 T-Rex Encounter with Jurassic Experience
📅 June 4th
⏰ 10:00 AM
📍 Clarksville First United Methodist Church

A life-sized T-Rex is stomping into town for an unforgettable dinosaur encounter! Get up close with a dinosaur, snap some photos, and make some unforgettable memories! 🦖✨

If you haven’t signed up yet, it's not too late! Reading logs are included in the Summer Reading Program bags you receive when you sign up.

👉 Sign up here: https://forms.gle/wzV1okeMGk37cYTA8

Partnerships like this are key to building thriving communities! ✨✨✨"Libraries store the energy that fuels the imaginati...
05/29/2026

Partnerships like this are key to building thriving communities!

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"Libraries store the energy that fuels the imagination. They open up windows to the world and inspire us to explore and achieve, and contribute to improving our quality of life." - Sidney Sheldon

🦖📚 June is packed with adventure at the library! Summer Reading is officially here, and we can’t wait to spend the month...
05/29/2026

🦖📚 June is packed with adventure at the library! Summer Reading is officially here, and we can’t wait to spend the month unearthing stories, meeting dinosaurs, discovering cool science, and celebrating with all of you! 🌋✨

🦕 Summer Reading Program
• June 1 — Reading Logs Begin
• June 4 at 10 AM — T-Rex Encounter with Jurassic Experience
• June 11 at 10 AM — Museum of Discovery
• June 18 at 10 AM — Aaron Acosta Magic Arkansas Family Entertainer
• June 25 at 10 AM — Lake Dardanelle State Park
• June 25 — Reading Logs Due
• June 27 from 6–8 PM — Summer Reading End Party at the Aquatic Center

🎲 Clubs
• June 8 from 4–6 PM — Junior D&D
• June 29 at 5:30 PM — Book Club

🎬 Special Events
• June 10 at 1 pm — Read to Succeed | Food and fun for the whole family at the JCPL Community Complex. Registration required 👉https://forms.gle/PgbPw5xXhHTVd2BH8
• June 6 at 8:30 PM — Movie Night at the Levee with the Clarksville - Johnson County Chamber

📍 All Summer Reading Program events will take place at Clarksville First United Methodist Church directly across the street from the library.

⭐ Summer Reading Sign-Ups:
https://forms.gle/VnSbNWmTgHrJUe3s7

Get ready for a month full of stories, discovery, and dinosaur-sized fun at the library this June! 🦴📚✨

05/28/2026

Rooted in the River Valley

When most people think of libraries, they think of books. But the people behind our library desks know there's so much more to the story.

Every day, staff across our seven locations connect community members with technology, Wi-Fi, printing and scanning services, digital resources, lifelong learning opportunities, and much more.

This week, we'd like to recognize the people who make our libraries special. Their knowledge and commitment ensure our libraries remain valuable resources for communities across the River Valley.

Be sure to follow and connect with our branches:
📍 Charleston Public Library in Charleston
📍 Franklin County Library in Ozark
📍 Johnson County Public Library in Clarksville
📍 Logan County Public Library in Booneville
📍 Boyd T. And Mollie Gattis Logan County Library in Paris
📍 Yell County Library in Danville
📍 Dardanelle - Yell County Library in Dardanelle

The books may bring people through the doors, but it's the people who help make the library a community resource. ❤️

05/27/2026

🟩🟨Then & Now🟩🟨

In 2001, the Johnson County Public Library was already an important resource for our community, a place for books, learning, and connection. Over the past 25 years, it has continued to grow and evolve alongside the needs of Johnson County residents.

Today, the library is so much more than shelves of books. It serves as a community gathering place, technology resource, educational hub, and welcoming space for people of all ages. From children’s programs and summer reading activities to public computers, community events, and lifelong learning opportunities, the library continues to expand its impact across Johnson County.

The Johnson County Community Foundation is proud to have been part of that growth over the years by supporting projects and initiatives that help strengthen opportunities for learning, literacy, and community connection.

The story of the Johnson County Arkansas Public Library is a reminder of how communities grow stronger when organizations, volunteers, and local supporters work together to invest in the future.

🦖✨ Have you seen the library lately?! Our Summer Reading decorations are up, and the whole library is ready for an adven...
05/26/2026

🦖✨ Have you seen the library lately?! Our Summer Reading decorations are up, and the whole library is ready for an adventure-filled summer of reading! 📚☀️

Ready to sign up?
👉 https://forms.gle/zjUmgSdeFRD828Ms9

We’ve also been getting lots of great questions, so here are some quick Summer Reading FAQs!

💡 What ages is it for?
All are welcome, but our programs are primarily geared toward Pre-K through 6th grade.

💡 My child can’t read yet. Does it count if I read to them?
Yes! We absolutely love it when parents and caregivers read with their children. Reading together counts too!

💡 Is there a list of required books?
Nope! Children are encouraged to read anything that interests them.

💡 Do audiobooks count?
Yes! Audiobooks absolutely count.

💡 What if we can’t make it to all—or any—of the programs?
You can still participate! Children are welcome to read and complete reading logs even if they can’t attend programs.

💡 What if we can’t complete a reading log?
That’s okay! Any reading counts, and we’re just excited to encourage a love of reading.

💡 What if we finish a reading log before the end of June?
Come grab another one and keep going!

We can’t wait to spend the summer reading, exploring, and unearthing stories with you! 🦕📚

A big thank you to the Johnson County EMS for visiting us for story time today! 🚑📚 One of the EMTs shared a story with u...
05/21/2026

A big thank you to the Johnson County EMS for visiting us for story time today! 🚑📚 One of the EMTs shared a story with us, and then the kids got an up-close look inside the ambulance to learn how all the equipment works.

We loved getting to learn about the important work our local EMS team does to help keep our community safe. Thank you to everyone who joined us for this exciting story time adventure!

🚨📢 Summer Reading Program bags are now ready for pick up at the library!! ⭐🚨If your child has registered for our summer ...
05/20/2026

🚨📢 Summer Reading Program bags are now ready for pick up at the library!! ⭐🚨

If your child has registered for our summer reading program, hurry by to grab their bag before this dinosaur eats them all! 👀🦖

Each bag includes a reading log, a calendar of events, and a few fun surprises to help start the summer off right. Reading logs will start on June 1st and must be turned in by June 25th to be eligible for prizes.

If you haven't yet joined in the fun, sign your children up at the link below!
🔗https://forms.gle/qZ4G716MsE5DkYDT6

We will be closed in observance of the Memorial Holiday on Saturday (May 23, 2025) and Monday (May 25, 2025).
05/20/2026

We will be closed in observance of the Memorial Holiday on Saturday (May 23, 2025) and Monday (May 25, 2025).

Address

2 Taylor Circle
Clarksville, AR
72830

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 12pm

Telephone

+14797543135

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