Summer Learning 2022
From June 6 - July 24, read books, attend library programs, and enter to win prizes.
Prompt to Page With David Dominé
On this episode of the Prompt to Page podcast, we talk to David Dominé, author of A Dark Room in Glitter Ball City. We're also excited to share a story submitted by listener Beth Kelly, "The Box on the Porch."
Books With Black Joy
On this episode of the Books and Bites podcast, we discuss the sixth prompt in the Books and Bites 2022 Reading Challenge, books that include Black joy.
Browse New Digital Newspaper Collections
America's News & Black Life in America, resources offered by NewsBank, are now available from JCPL.
Prompt to Page With Gwenda Bond
For the ninth episode of the Prompt to Page podcast, we talk to New York Times bestselling author Gwenda Bond. Gwenda shares two writing prompts that will spark your imagination no matter what genre you write.
JCPL's Future is Fine-Free
Starting July 1, 2022, Jessamine County Public Library will join libraries across the country in eliminating overdue fines.
Books Through the Decades
On this episode of the Books and Bites podcast, we discuss the fifth prompt in the Books and Bites 2022 Reading Challenge, a book published in the decade you were born.
Prompt to Page With Marianne Worthington
Each month on the Prompt to Page podcast, we interview a published writer who shares their favorite writing prompt. For our eighth episode, we talk to Marianne Worthington, author of "The Girl Singer" and co-founder and editor of "Still: The Journal."
Not Your Typical Biography
On this episode of the Books and Bites podcast, we discuss the fourth prompt in the Books and Bites 2022 Reading Challenge, a biography or autobiography.
Prompt to Page With Tiffany Reisz
For the seventh episode of the Prompt to Page podcast, we talk to USA Today-bestselling author Tiffany Reisz. Tiffany shares writing prompts that will help you check in with your characters, raise the stakes of your plot, and engage your readers.