Library News
Library Card Sign Up Month
Since 1987, Library Card Sign-up Month has been held each September to mark the beginning of the school year. During the month, the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries unite in a national effort…
Annual Book Sale
The Annual Friends of the Library Book Sale will be held on Saturday, September 2, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The sale is open to the public as part of the Little Balkans Days celebration.
Imagination Library of Kansas
Every child in Kansas, from birth to age five, can receive free books every month from Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. The Imagination Library has gifted over 200 million books worldwide since its launch in 1995.
August StoryWalk
Pittsburg Public Library invites you to visit the StoryWalk at Lakeside Park. The August featured book is “Wolfie the Bunny,” by Ame Dyckman. The book is available in English and Spanish.
July StoryWalk
Pittsburg Public Library invites you to visit the StoryWalk at Lakeside Park. The July featured book is “Carmela Full of Wishes,” by Matt de la Peña. The book is available in English and Spanish.
Device Advice by Appointment
Pittsburg Public Library is offering Device Advice appointments. Bring your smart phone, tablet, or laptop—and your questions. These 15 to 30 minute sessions are designed to help familiarize patrons with common devices…
From The Stacks
Serial Reading
I love a good mystery. It can be a nice little cozy or historical or thriller or legal or rather bloody in nature—if there’s a good plot and I can’t quite figure out whodunit, then I know it’s a good read…
Coffee Morning
Before I began attending school, my mother would take me with her to coffee mornings, gatherings held in the homes of her fellow church circle members (or so I assume). I remember watching the nicely dressed…
Two Great Books
August wasn’t good for much other than reading and I got through several so-so books followed by two pretty good reads. Then came the best of the month—Richard Osman’s “Thursday Murder Club.” People…
More Bookish Thoughts
It’s been another busy week so I’m sharing more quotes (I’ll talk books next week—promise!)
“She is too fond of books and it has turned her brain.”—Louisa May Alcott
Random Thoughts
Here are a few quotes I’ve collected revolving around a few of my favorite things. “When trouble strikes, head to the library. You will either be able to solve the problem, or simply have something to read as the world…
The Non-Book Part of My Job
Contrary to what it looks like in the photos from last week’s Book Tasting, I truly enjoyed myself that evening. Not only was I surprised by the turnout—I had no idea what to expect—but as I looked over the scene, I found my heart…
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