Library closed for Presidents’ Day

The Bonner Springs City Library will be closed
February 15 for Presidents’ Day.

The library website is always open; check out all the resources and information available on our website.

Posted under Events, Library News

This post was written by Erica on February 5, 2010

Teenopolis – Artist Trading Cards

Earth ATCTeenopolis
(ages 12-18)

Thursday, February 11
4:00-5:30pm

Teenopolis is now an hour and a half long, come hang out with other teens.

Not looking forward to Valentine’s Day? Think it’s just a holiday created by greeting card companies?
Create  your own artist trading cards and swap them with other teens. Artist trading cards are miniature 2 1/2 x 3 1/2″ works of art, each one is unique.

Posted under Events, Teens, Teens Programs

This post was written by Erica on January 20, 2010

Fun Friday! Book and Cook

Book and Cook
(ages 3-5)

Friday, February 12
11am

Join Ms. Jeanne and Ms. Pat for a “Bee My Honey Sweetheart Snack.”

Sign up at the Library.

Posted under Events, Preschool, Preschool Programs

This post was written by Erica on January 19, 2010

February Encountering Asia Book Discussion

The Chinese Gold Murders Book Discussion
February 16

6:30pm

In February, the Encountering Asia Book Discussion series is reading The Chinese Gold Murders by Robert Van Gulik.

Nancy Hope 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.

Posted under Adult Programs, Adults, Events, Library News

This post was written by Erica on January 17, 2010

Fun Friday! Head to Toe Book and Bounce!

Head to Toe Book and Bounce
(ages 3-5)
Friday, February 19
11am

Join Ms. Jeanne and Ms. Lauren from the Bonner Springs Parks & Rec for a fun, bouncing Fun Friday. We’ll read Head to Toe by Eric Carle and Ms. Lauren will show us how to really bounce!

Sign up at the Library.

Posted under Events, Preschool, Preschool Programs

This post was written by Erica on January 16, 2010

Kansas and the Great Migration

Monday, February 22
7pm

Doretha K. Williams of the University of Kansas will discuss the early 20th-century migration of many African-Americans from the south into Kansas.

Northern cities saw their populations explode as blacks sought better jobs, better schools, and racial tolerance, if not equality. For some, Kansas was as likely a destination as Chicago. Using oral histories, family photos, and memorabilia, this presentation examines one family’s journey to Topeka as part of the nation’s Great Migration.

Ms. Williams is a recipient of the Mellon Mays University Fellows Dissertation Grant from the Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation for 2008-2009.

This special program is a part of the Kansas Reads…Dreams from my Father by Barack Obama, a statewide reading initiative brought to you by the State Library’s Kansas Center for the Book and funded through a grant from the Kansas Humanities Council.

Posted under Adult Programs, Adults, Events

This post was written by Erica on January 14, 2010

National Library Week Bookmark Contest

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 beginning February 22.

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

Posted under Events, Kids, Kids Programs, Preschool, Preschool Programs, Teens, Teens Programs

This post was written by Erica on January 13, 2010

Kids & Teens Gaming Afternoon

Ages 6-18
Friday
, February 26
2-4pm

Enjoy a day off from school. Come hang out 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.

Posted under Events, Kids, Kids Programs, Teens, Teens Programs

This post was written by Erica on January 9, 2010

Alphabet Express Storytime

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.

February 2 and 3 - “N” is for nose! Story and craft.

February 9 and 10 – Valentine Party. Book, songs and treats.

February 16 and 17 – “O” is for Otter! Story, fingerplays and a craft.

February 23 and 24 - Crazy Daze. Story and playaround.

Posted under Events, Preschool, Preschool Programs

This post was written by Erica on January 8, 2010

Kidscape – Celebrate Kansas

Kidscape – Celebrate Kansas
(ages 6-11)

Thursday, January 28

4-5pm

Celebrate Kansas Day with wheat and sunflower treats,and a Kansas game.

Posted under Events, Kids, Kids Programs

This post was written by Erica on December 27, 2009