The Volunteer Center of Johnson County serves as a clearinghouse for all Johnson County residents who are interested in volunteering their time and talents to a worthy organization. There are more than 200 non-profit organizations who are in need of such individuals. For further information call 341-1792. The Johnson County Library District serves Johnson County and the metropolitan area. Anyone in the Merriam area is eligible to receive a permanent library card good in any Johnson County District Library.
Identification is all that is required.
For more information link to the Johnson County Library . The unit responds to life-threatening emergencies of any kind. A fee is charged to those who are actually transported to a hospital. The Board of County Commissioners administers the program. Med-Act response vehicles in Merriam are located at City Hall at 9000 W. 62nd Terrace.