Tell us about your experience at the library! Using crayons, colored pencils, watercolors, markers, charcoals or paint to create an original bookmark. (No computer generated images, please.) Make it wonderful and colorful!

Artists from preschool to age 18 are invited to participate. Details and entry forms will be available at the library. All entries are due by March 22.

Beginning March 25, Library patrons will vote on their favorites and winners will be announced during National Library Week in April.

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Teen Tech Week Fastest Texting Contest
(ages 12-18)
Thursday, March 11
4:30-5:30pm

Start doing your thumb push-ups. In the spirit of March Madness and Teen Tech Week, come show off your fastest fingers. Prizes will be awarded in several texting events!

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Hop on board with Alphabet Express Storytime!

• Toddler Story Time (age 1-2 years) is Tuesdays at 10am.
• Preschool Story Time (ages 3-5 years) is Tuesdays at 11am and Wednesdays at 10am.
• Family Story Time (up to 6 years) is Wednesdays at 11am.

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Ages 12-18
Tuesday, March 16
1-3pm

Show off a great henna tattoo just in time for spring.

Henna designs will remain on the skin, from 2 days to 2 weeks, depending on how long the henna is allowed to set (normally 2-12 hours).

Permission slips are required to use henna during the event.

Teens without permission slips will not be allowed to participate. Pick up a permission slip at the library or download one here (clicking link will open a PDF file).

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Waiting Book Discussion
March 16
6:30pm

In March, the Encountering Asia Book Discussion series is reading Waiting by Ha Jin.

Randi Hacker of the University of Kansas will lead the discussion.

Books will be available at the library on January 15.
Pick up a copy of the book at the library.

This program brought to you by the Kansas Humanities Council.

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Ages 6-18
Thursday, March  18
1-3pm

Enjoy your spring break at the library for an afternoon of gaming. We’ll pull out the board games and play some fun new-to-you games. We’ll also have the Wii for wireless games.

If you have a board game you’d like to share, bring it and introduce other kids and teens to your game.

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Book and Cook
(ages 3-5)
Friday, March 19
11am

Show your Irish pride and join Ms. Jeanne and Ms. Pat for shamrock smoothies. Don’t forget to wear green or you might get pinched!

Sign up at the Library.

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Ages 12-18
Thursday, March 25
4:00-5:30pm (please note new start time)

The Writing Club is back. Learn how to create great stories and characters. Share your writing with other teens!

Any teen interested in writing is welcome to attend.

Snacks and refreshments will be provided.

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photo courtesy of Reading With Rover (http://www.readingwithrover.org/)

Kidscape (ages 6-11)
Thursday, April 1
4:00-5:00pm

Kidscape is going to the dogs. Two therapy dogs will be here for you to read to. Dogs don’t judge you and love to have books read to them.

Sign-up at the library to read to a dog or call 441-2665 to reserve a spot!

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Little Prince and Little Princess Tea Party
(ages 3-5)
Friday, April 2
11am

Join Ms. Jeanne and Ms. Bonnie from Madame Hatter’s Tea Room. We’ll read a story, talk about proper tea manners and enjoy a spot of tea and yummy muffins.

Sign up at the Library.

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