The Johnson County Library Foundation – 2021 Library Lets Loose
The Johnson County Library Foundation celebrated its 25th anniversary with its signature event, Library Lets Loose, on September 18th at the Lenexa City Center Library. Popping confetti champagne bottles for the hybrid event were Honorary Hosts Denise and Rick Mills. Proceeds from the evening support lifelong learning library resources.
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| Geoff Allison and Rachel Berbiglia |
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| Hope and Tyler Harms |
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| Nathalie and Bruce Brech |
Read more in the October 30, 2021 issue of The Independent
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