Sat • Oct 4 • 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.

Book Sale

This One-Day sale will be held at the Franklin Branch. Choose from thousands of books, single DVDs, music CDs, and audiobooks in the parking lot. You will also find amazing special-priced books and multi-set DVDs for sale in the community room.

Sat • Oct 4 • 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Hispanic Heritage Month Community Day

Join us at the Clark Pleasant Branch as we learn about Hispanic traditions, music and food in partnership with the WCHS Spanish Honor Society.

Thu • Oct 16 • 7 p.m.

Sophie Jordan

Are you a fan of dragons, romance and fantasy? This event is for you! New York Times bestselling author Sophie Jordan will appear at Franklin College in conversation with author Lexi Ryan during her tour for her new book "A Scar in the Bone."

Senior Services Survey

JCPL needs your input to develop programs and materials that provide access to information, foster social connections and support independence for older adults. If you’re an older adult or a caregiver, please take our online survey.

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GetSetUp

A rotating catalog of 5,000+ live and on-demand classes specifically for adults 55+ on digital literacy, fitness, nutrition, mental wellness, travel, retirement planning and more, all free with your JCPL card!

Tue • Oct 7 • 7 p.m.

Tiffany Jackson

JCPL welcomes New York Times bestselling author Tiffany Jackson in conversation with Leah Johnson to the Historic Artcraft Theatre in Franklin! The first 100 JCPL cardholders to register and attend will receive a free copy of "The Scammer".

Thu • Oct. 16 • 4-7 p.m.

Scary Prairie

Join us at the Trafalgar Branch for a family-friendly festival with snacks, pumpkin decorating, trick-or-treating, a costume contest, and so much more!

Wed • Oct 15 • 6 p.m.

Community Conversations

Hear from local journalists in print and digital media about how media has changed, freedom of the press, and why local news matters at this panel discussion at the Clark Pleasant Branch.

Sep. 15-Oct. 15

Hispanic Heritage

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by attending one of our programs or reading one of the adult, teen or children's titles our librarians recommend.

Tue • Oct 14 • 7 p.m.

Mitch Albom

We are excited that the JCPL Foundation is bringing Mitch Albom to Franklin’s Historic Artcraft Theatre! This JCPL Foundation fundraiser supports your Johnson County Public Library. General admission and VIP tickets are available.

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Sunflower Contest

Can you grow the tallest sunflower in Johnson County? Enter by Oct, 12, 2025 and you could win a prize basket!

Tue • Nov 4 • 7 p.m.

Marissa Meyer

JCPL welcomes the #1 New York Times bestselling author Marissa Meyer to the Historic Artcraft Theatre in Franklin! The first 75 JCPL cardholders to register and attend will receive a copy of "The House Saphir."