May Encountering Asia Book Discussion

Memoirs of a Geisha Book Discussion
May 18

6:30pm

In May, the Encountering Asia Book Discussion series is reading Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden.

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

This post was written by Erica on January 20, 2010

Santa Claus visits the Library

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Looking for photos of your child’s visit with Santa at the Library?

They are now on our flickr account’s Santa page, located here.

The photos can be downloaded by clicking on the photo.

  • Then click “All Sizes” directly above the photo.
  • You can then decide what size you’d like to download and download it to your computer.

Posted under Events, Preschool, Preschool Programs

This post was written by Erica on November 20, 2009

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 November 17, 2009

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 October 27, 2009

Flu Information

Get up-to-date information about the seasonal flu and the H1N1 flu.
(click on the image below)
Keep your sick kids home from school. Visit www.cdc.gov/h1n1 for more information.

Know the difference between the season flu and H1N1 flu.

Be informed about current ways to keep your family healthy.

Posted under Adult Programs, Library News

This post was written by Erica on October 9, 2009

Teenopolis Altered Books

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CC license, photo by informationgoddess29

Have you ever dreamed of coloring or making art in books?

Come transform old books into amazing new works of art! Bring your inner artist with you for this fabulous workshop.

Posted under Teens, Teens Programs

This post was written by Erica on September 23, 2009

Kidscape – Junque Arte

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Kidscape (ages 6-11)
Thursday, December 10
4:30-5:30 pm

Create your own masterpiece out of odds and ends from our craft room!

Posted under Events, Kids, Kids Programs

This post was written by Erica on September 22, 2009

New Materials

Check out the New Materials section of our website!

New books

Looking for something new to read? Or watch?

Wondering when the book from your favorite author is out on our shelves?

New books for kids, teens and adults are added when we put them
on the shelves.

**Just added.** Check out our new movies section of the website for the new movies added to our shelves.

Posted under Books, Library News

This post was written by Erica on September 1, 2009

October Between Fences Book Discussion Series

betweenfenceslogoTortilla Curtain Book Discussion
October 19

6:30pm

Between Fences Book Discussion Series is reading Tortilla Curtain by T.C. Boyle

Gene T. Chávez from Kansas City will led the discussion.

Pick up a copy of the book at the library.

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This program brought to you by the Kansas Humanities Council.

Posted under Adult Programs, Adults, Events

This post was written by Erica on August 23, 2009

Hip-Hop Poetry

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Photo by Joe_Focus

Photo by Joe_Focus

October 22 – 6:00 – 7:30pm

Join us for an evening of creating and writing. Stacy “Reach” Smith, the 2005 Scion National Hip Hop Champion, will be here to introduce you to the elements of theatre arts, public speaking and creative writing combined into a fun and exciting display of hip-hop filled def poetry.

Pizza will be provided for this special event.

Sign-up at the library to reserve your spot!

Posted under Events, Teens, Teens Programs

This post was written by Erica on August 22, 2009