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Meet the Winners of the One-Sentence Story Contest
Read the top five winners who wrote a one-sentence story that takes place at the JCPL South County Library in the year 2075.
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Library Summer Challenge Events at JCPL!
Craft, garden, meet with a color analyst — JCPL's Summer Challenge has programs for all ages. Discover events, register and Color Our World!
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Kids & Families
Summer Challenge: Colors in Nature
The Library Summer Challenge theme this year is Color Our World, and there is so much color out there to get you inspired!
Teens
Teen Writing Contest – Color Our World!
Color our world by creating one of your own with the Teen Writing Challenge. You might even win an iPad! Entries accepted June 1 - July 31.
Adults
Movies in the Fast Lane
Buckle up and try one of our favorite films about cars and racing!
Heard on Armchair Expert: 2025, Part 2
A sampling of some of the projects recently discussed with guests on the Armchair Expert podcast with hosts Dax Shepard and Monica Padman.
Grow Your Garden
Watching a garden grow from simple seeds to big, beautiful plants is delightful! See what you can get growing with these fun titles.
April Showers Bring May [Flowers] Murders
Spring has sprung, and so have flowers that will devour you. Try these blood-chilling books this month!
Movies with Style
Some movies you watch for the plot, others you watch for the gorgeous outfits! Grab one of these, and enjoy striking fashions on screen.
Heard on Armchair Expert: 2025, Part 2
A sampling of some of the projects recently discussed with guests on the Armchair Expert podcast with hosts Dax Shepard and Monica Padman.
Grow Your Garden
Watching a garden grow from simple seeds to big, beautiful plants is delightful! See what you can get growing with these fun titles.
April Showers Bring May [Flowers] Murders
Spring has sprung, and so have flowers that will devour you. Try these blood-chilling books this month!
Movies with Style
Some movies you watch for the plot, others you watch for the gorgeous outfits! Grab one of these, and enjoy striking fashions on screen.