Lone Jack Branch

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Dream Big

Growing up in USSR, our kitchen was wallpapered with newspaper – a sign of poverty. Cocking my six-year-old head, I would pick out the prettiest shapes, asking, "What is this letter?" I learned how to read from the writing on the wall. Picture books were a luxury, so when I finally went to school, I "swallowed" my school books. Then, I discovered a town library – a musty dark room, crowded with old books, which could be checked for a week – a far cry from the library today.

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Summertime Dreaming

Hello, Readers, and happy May to you. Late one recent evening, I laid in bed with the window open wide and inhaled the familiar, indefinable scent that one instantly recognizes as belonging solely to summer. A warm breeze brushed my face, and insects buzzed and bumped the screen. I breathed deeply and slowly.

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Graeme Base – Author, Artist, Musician

I was first introduced to the magnificent artwork of Graeme Base years ago when I brought his book, The Eleventh Hour: A Curious Mystery, home to share with my children. In fact, I was so enthralled with the book, I purchased it. The artwork alone is enough to keep me interested, but his storyline is fascinating too. I love mysteries, and trying to solve this one is just plain fun. 

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The Lone Jack Branch

The Lone Jack Branch

The current Lone Jack Branch opened in 1998. The library's first location was in a trailer that didn't even have a restroom.

Last year, 53,694 patrons visited the library.

The Lone Jack Staff

The Lone Jack Staff

Are you looking for an item? An answer? A suggestion? This group is here to help. If your branch staff doesn't know the answer to your question, they likely know where to help you look. All you have to do is ask.

A library display on surviving the economy.

Learn Something New

Time spent at the library is time spent learning. Books, movies, music, databases, events, classes, and more are all here waiting to teach you something new today.

Families at a library event in Lone Jack.

Events for Families

There are many types of events at the library. You never know who you might meet or what you might learn! Check out the events list on this page to find a program for you.