Black & Veatch MakerSpace
The Black & Veatch MakerSpace is an environment of creativity and emerging technologies. Located in the Central Resource Library, visitors can have access to 3D printing, AudioVisual production space/equipment, sewing materials, laser, CNC and vinyl cutting, and a selection of computers with industry-standard software. These resources are popular among engineers, artists, BFA students. The MakerSpace is the place for anyone who is ready to learn and make.
Civic Engagement
The Lauffer Civic Engagement Fund supports Civic Engagement at the Library. The fund honors and recognizes the years of leadership service from Donna Lauffer, our former county librarian who served from 2007 to 2011. Even in retirement, Donna remains actively involved in civic engagement throughout our community.
Joan Berkley Writers Fund
The Joan Berkley Writers Fund supports local writers through the provision of space at the Library, resources and programming. The fund allows the Library to offer local writers programming such as the Writers Conference in November and ongoing workshops designed to spur writers on to innovative works.
The resource memorializes the service of Joan Berkley, a faithful supporter of librarians and a visionary in recognizing the important role libraries play in inspiring self-expression and creativity. Joan was a dedicated Library champion, serving on the Johnson County Library Board, Johnson County Library Foundation Board, and the Friends of the Johnson County Library Board.
Incarcerated Services
Johnson County Library provides programs and services for juveniles and adults currently in the county justice system.
The Read To Me program for justice involved parents and grandparents fosters early literacy and intergenerational reading. Participants are taken through an hour-long program with Library staff that promotes family bonding between adult and child. Participants record themselves reading a story they select from a Library provided list of options. The voice recording and a copy of the book are then hand packaged by Library staff and sent to the child.
Other programs are planned seasonally with the support of trained Library staff. The Johnson County Library Foundation supports material collections at the Adult Residential Center as well as supplying books to be given to children at the Johnson County Courthouse.