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The Johnson County Library Foundation – Library Lets Loose 2024

The Johnson County Library Foundation’s 2024 Library Lets Loose event was themed, “Top Secret: An Evening of Espionage.” September 21st at a classified location (actually the Central Resource Library), found more than 500 stealthy agents (guests) decked out and enjoying drinks, delicious fare, raffle prizes, a scavenger hunt, and dancing. The very successful mission raised funds to support the digital collection in the Johnson County Library Foundation. 

Sue and Dr. Mark Carlson
Foundation Board Member Mark Burdolski and Tricia Suellentrop, Johnson County Library
Foundation Board Member Marsha Daley
The Kansas City Women’s Chorus, under the direction of Hilary Morton, greeted guests.

Featured in the November 2, 2024 issue of The Independent
Photo credit: Kelly Sime

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