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2026 Summer Reading Program: Unearth A Story
Something BIG is stomping its way to the Pittsburg Public Library! This summer, we’re going back in time to Unearth a Story…
National Library Week
National Library Week is an annual celebration highlighting the valuable role libraries, librarians, and library workers play in transforming lives and strengthening our communities.
Library Board Updates Patron Services Policy
The Pittsburg Public Library remains committed to providing efficient, responsible service while meeting the needs of the community. The Board of Trustees recently approved updates…
Winter Reading Challenge for Adults
Who’s up for a Winter Reading Challenge? The Adult Services Department at the Pittsburg Public Library has a fun way to keep you reading all winter long! Pick up a Winter Reading Bingo card…
Library of Congress Card Catalog Gift
As part of a special initiative, the Library of Congress gifted an historic card catalog to one library in each of the fifty states. We are deeply honored that the State Library of Kansas…
January StoryWalk at Lakeside Park
We invite you to visit PPL’s StoryWalk at Pittsburg’s Lakeside Park. This month’s featured book is Miss Suzy, by Miriam Young. This classic tale features a sweet gray squirrel, Miss Suzy…
From The Stacks
Spice of the Month—January
The January Spice of the Month is cardamom and the featured recipe is a Pear Galette-now available at the Library’s front desk.
On to the Next Chapter
When I began working at the library, I had no idea I’d spend the next thirty-two years working in this building. If I had, I’m not sure I would have believed it (or would have taken the job!) Call it fate, destiny, or pure luck…
I’m With the Banned
It’s Banned Books Week, a time that’s near and dear to my heart. I’ve spent 32 years putting books into the hands of readers. Did I like and/or agree with every single book? Of course not and sometimes it almost…
Programs! Programs! Programs!
When it rains, it pours—at least when it comes to library programs this next week. I’m excited about the special gathering at the library this Sunday. Three library employees—two former and one current—will be sharing…
Mayday! Mayday!
If you plan to board a plane anytime in the near future, walk away from this and the other books by T.J. Newman. But if you want a thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat, then you can’t do much better…
We Can Read It!
Ask anyone in the library’s Third Tuesday Book Discussion group and they’ll tell you that I love to read books set during World War II. Which means I’ve chosen quite a few titles that I believed they would enjoy, too…
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