Johnson County Public Library Foundation & Friends

08/31/2026

Gratitude Mondays: Today we're especially grateful for the members of the Silver Tree Society - those patrons and friends who choose to remember the Foundation in their will, leaving a special legacy for the next generation. August is national "Make a Will" month... thank you all members of the Silver Tree Society!

08/26/2026

Friends Wednesday: POV all of us trying to find room for our current books, but knowing we need more! Book sale is only 5.5 weeks away! See Comments for the event, or to volunteer!

08/26/2026

We’re grateful for community members and businesses who support the Johnson County Public Library simply because they love and value their library. 💙📚

Our Peter Rabbit Table Sponsors are a wonderful example:

🌿 Mary Kooi, an individual supporter who believes in the value of JCPL and the difference a strong public library makes in our community.

🏢 Process Alliance, a local business that values JCPL and the many ways the Library serves our community.

Their generosity helps make The Tales of Beatrix Potter Afternoon Tea possible—and, more importantly, helps grow the Explore Summer Endowment, which will support summer learning for children for years to come.

Thank you, Mary Kooi and Process Alliance, for investing in the future of summer learning and for showing your love for JCPL through your support! 💙

We’re so fortunate to have community members and businesses who believe in the Library and choose to help it thrive.

08/25/2026

Who knew Tuesdays: JCPL creates “Story Walks” all over the County that encourage literacy and movement. Thestory walk Brandi is cutting out will be headed for the New Whiteland Tot Park.

08/25/2026

Gratitude Monday: so thankful for all the JCPL volunteers who made the Homecoming Pop Up Shop possible!

08/23/2026

Seek and Find Sundays: Where is this handsome guy in JCPL? Better yet- WHO is he? 🕵️‍♀️

08/21/2026

Up Next Fridays: Don't forget to bring your teens to the Franklin Branch on Saturday for free formal wear! 💃🕴️Thanks to all the amazing volunteers for making "Project Prom" possible!

Tomorrow, August 22, is our Project Prom Homecoming Pop Up Shop! Teens can pick from a variety of free formal wear from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the building behind our Franklin Branch.

08/21/2026

Whether you're attending the Tales of Beatrix Potter tea party fundraiser or not -- you can support the Explore Summer Endowment!

Our beautiful handmade pottery is now available for purchase:

🌿 Vase — $20
🫖 Tea Bag Holder — $10

Each piece is handmade with care by WaddleWorks Pottery in Trafalgar, Indiana.

And there’s an extra reason to love them: 50% of every purchase benefits the Explore Summer Endowment, helping the Johnson County Public Library provide meaningful summer learning experiences for children in our community. Visit https://events.humanitix.com/the-tales-of-beatrix-potter-afternoon-tea/tickets to order.

✨ Limited supply — order by October 1!
✨ You do NOT need to attend the November tea party to purchase.
✨ Order now and receive your pottery after November 16 at your favorite JCPL branch.

Thank you for making summer learning possible for years to come!

08/20/2026

Impact Thursdays: 6,300 people read for 5.5 Million Minutes in Explore Summer! 🤯