Renovated Johnson County Central Resource Library opens Tuesday, including revamped kids area, maker space

Head librarian Sean Casserly said the staff at the branch in Overland Park has missed the public and is excited to have them come back.

Casserly said the library’s goal remains the same: Maintain a neutral, community-focused space where patrons can read, relax, learn and access resources like laptops.

Central Resource is also going to begin hosting meet-the-author events again this year, he said.

“The library brings the world…