PPL Board Meeting
Pittsburg Public Library 308 N Walnut, Pittsburg, KS, United StatesThe PPL Board of Trustees meet on the second Wednesday of each month. Board Meetings are open to the public.
The PPL Board of Trustees meet on the second Wednesday of each month. Board Meetings are open to the public.
The Talking Heads Discussion Group will meet on Friday mornings at 9:00 a.m. starting on September 8.
Ever heard of creepypasta? These short horror-related legends circulate around the Internet, copied and pasted to various websites to gift readers with goosebumps. Horror fans are invited to the library on December 19 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. to hear chilling tales that are guaranteed to give everyone nightmares before Christmas. This free (and creepy) […]
The Dementia Caregiver Support Group is facilitated by the KU Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center. The Group offers an opportunity for caregivers to engage and support each other throughout their journey. The group meets on the third Thursday of the month at 10:00 a.m. at the Library. New participants are always welcome and no registration is […]
The Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice is hosting Companions in Grief, a grief support group. The group will meet from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month at the Pittsburg Public Library. This monthly support group is for adults coping with the loss of a loved one. Hospice staff will provide information […]
The Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice is hosting Companions in Grief, a grief support group. The group will meet from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month at the Pittsburg Public Library. This monthly support group is for adults coping with the loss of a loved one. Hospice staff will provide information […]
The Talking Heads Discussion Group will meet on Friday mornings at 9:00 a.m. starting on September 8.
The Talking Heads Discussion Group will meet on Friday mornings at 9:00 a.m. starting on September 8.
The Talking Heads Discussion Group meets on Friday mornings at 9:00 a.m. at the Library. Using The Great Courses Series from The Teaching Company, participants watch a 30-minute DVD lecture and then the floor opens for discussion. New participants are always welcome!
The PPL Board of Trustees meet on the second Wednesday of each month. Board Meetings are open to the public.
The Talking Heads Discussion Group meets on Friday mornings at 9:00 a.m. at the Library. Using The Great Courses Series from The Teaching Company, participants watch a 30-minute DVD lecture and then the floor opens for discussion. New participants are always welcome!
The Dementia Caregiver Support Group is facilitated by the KU Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center. The Group offers an opportunity for caregivers to engage and support each other throughout their journey. The group meets on the third Thursday of the month at 10:00 a.m. at the Library. New participants are always welcome and no registration is […]
The Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice is hosting Companions in Grief, a grief support group. The group will meet from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month at the Pittsburg Public Library. This monthly support group is for adults coping with the loss of a loved one. Hospice staff will provide information […]
The Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice is hosting Companions in Grief, a grief support group. The group will meet from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month at the Pittsburg Public Library. This monthly support group is for adults coping with the loss of a loved one. Hospice staff will provide information […]
The Talking Heads Discussion Group meets on Friday mornings at 9:00 a.m. at the Library. Using The Great Courses Series from The Teaching Company, participants watch a 30-minute DVD lecture and then the floor opens for discussion. New participants are always welcome!
The Third Tuesday Book Discussion has been rescheduled for Tuesday, January 23 at 1:30 p.m. This month’s title is Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman. New readers are always welcome!
Do you ever wish you could have a casual conversation with a local personality and learn more about them? You can do just that at A Cup of Conversation, PPL’s new monthly program. You are cordially invited to A Cup of Conversation with Dr. Dan Shipp, PSU President, on Thursday, January 25 at 10:00 a.m. […]
The Talking Heads Discussion Group meets on Friday mornings at 9:00 a.m. at the Library. Using The Great Courses Series from The Teaching Company, participants watch a 30-minute DVD lecture and then the floor opens for discussion. New participants are always welcome!
The Talking Heads Discussion Group meets on Friday mornings at 9:00 a.m. at the Library. Using The Great Courses Series from The Teaching Company, participants watch a 30-minute DVD lecture and then the floor opens for discussion. New participants are always welcome!
The Friends of the Pittsburg Public Library Board meet every other month, on the first Monday at 5:30 p.m. The meetings are held at the Pittsburg Public Library. Volunteers are always need to help sort books and prepare for book sales. For more information, please click here to send us an email.
Did you know that one in four Kansas homes test high for radon? Radon is an odorless, invisible, radioactive gas naturally released from rocks, soil, and water. The professionals from the Kansas Radon Program are coming to Southeast Kansas. Join us as we learn about the dangers of radon exposure and how to test your home. […]
The Talking Heads Discussion Group meets on Friday mornings at 9:00 a.m. at the Library. Using The Great Courses Series from The Teaching Company, participants watch a 30-minute DVD lecture and then the floor opens for discussion. New participants are always welcome!
The PPL Board of Trustees meet on the second Wednesday of each month. Board Meetings are open to the public.
The Dementia Caregiver Support Group is facilitated by the KU Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center. The Group offers an opportunity for caregivers to engage and support each other throughout their journey. The group meets on the third Thursday of the month at 10:00 a.m. at the Library. New participants are always welcome and no registration is […]
The Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice is hosting Companions in Grief, a grief support group. The group will meet from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month at the Pittsburg Public Library. This monthly support group is for adults coping with the loss of a loved one. Hospice staff will provide information […]
The Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice is hosting Companions in Grief, a grief support group. The group will meet from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month at the Pittsburg Public Library. This monthly support group is for adults coping with the loss of a loved one. Hospice staff will provide information […]
The Talking Heads Discussion Group meets on Friday mornings at 9:00 a.m. at the Library. Using The Great Courses Series from The Teaching Company, participants watch a 30-minute DVD lecture and then the floor opens for discussion. New participants are always welcome!
The Third Tuesday Book Discussion will be held on Tuesday, February 20 at 1:30 p.m. in the meeting room. This month’s title is The Lonely Hearts Book Club by Lucy Gilmore. New readers are always welcome!
iCraft will be held on Wednesday, February 21 with an open house from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. This month, we invite you to paint a mini-canvas. After iCraft, the mini-canvases will be on display in the Library’s lobby, with the artist’s name and title of the work (at the discretion of the artist.) The iCraft […]
Do you ever wish you could have a casual conversation with a local personality and learn more about them? You can do just that at A Cup of Conversation, PPL’s new monthly program. You are cordially invited to A Cup of Conversation with Heather Horton on Thursday, February 22 at 10:00 a.m. Horton is the […]
The Talking Heads Discussion Group meets on Friday mornings at 9:00 a.m. at the Library. Using The Great Courses Series from The Teaching Company, participants watch a 30-minute DVD lecture and then the floor opens for discussion. New participants are always welcome!
You are cordially invited to Let Freedom Sing: Music of the Movement, on Sunday, February 25 at 2:00 p.m. in the Library’s Meeting Room. Join us to celebrate Black History Month with some of the most iconic songs from the Civil Rights Movement. Lydia Bechtel, Xavier Moore, Lemuel Sheppard, Don Viney and others will perform […]
March Madness: Book Edition returns with top Fiction picks vying against popular Non-Fiction titles. Click here to get started!
The Talking Heads Discussion Group meets on Friday mornings at 9:00 a.m. at the Library. Using The Great Courses Series from The Teaching Company, participants watch a 30-minute DVD lecture and then the floor opens for discussion. New participants are always welcome!
The Talking Heads Discussion Group meets on Friday mornings at 9:00 a.m. at the Library. Using The Great Courses Series from The Teaching Company, participants watch a 30-minute DVD lecture and then the floor opens for discussion. New participants are always welcome!
The PPL Board of Trustees meet on the second Wednesday of each month. Board Meetings are open to the public.
The Talking Heads Discussion Group meets on Friday mornings at 9:00 a.m. at the Library. Using The Great Courses Series from The Teaching Company, participants watch a 30-minute DVD lecture and then the floor opens for discussion. New participants are always welcome!
The Third Tuesday Book Discussion will be held on Tuesday, March 19 at 1:30 p.m. in the meeting room. This month’s title is Dust Bowl Girls: The Inspiring Story of the Team That Barnstormed Its Way to Basketball Glory by Lydia Reeder. Copies are available to check out or download from the Libby app.
iCraft will be held on Wednesday, March 20 with an open house from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. This month, we invite you to create your own journal with decoupage. Decoupage is the art of embellishing an object with decorative cutouts, paper scraps, old magazines, and photographs. The Library will provide a blank journal and an […]
The Dementia Caregiver Support Group is facilitated by the KU Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center. The Group offers an opportunity for caregivers to engage and support each other throughout their journey. The group meets on the third Thursday of the month at 10:00 a.m. at the Library. New participants are always welcome and no registration is […]
Do you ever wish you could have a casual conversation with a local personality and learn more about them? You can do just that with PPL’s new monthly program. You are cordially invited to A Cup of Conversation with Tawnya Bach on Thursday, March 21 at 10:00 a.m. Tawnya co-anchors the KOAM Morning News, and […]
The Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice is hosting Companions in Grief, a grief support group. The group will meet from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month at the Pittsburg Public Library. This monthly support group is for adults coping with the loss of a loved one. Hospice staff will provide information […]
The Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice is hosting Companions in Grief, a grief support group. The group will meet from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month at the Pittsburg Public Library. This monthly support group is for adults coping with the loss of a loved one. Hospice staff will provide information […]
The Talking Heads Discussion Group meets on Friday mornings at 9:00 a.m. at the Library. Using The Great Courses Series from The Teaching Company, participants watch a 30-minute DVD lecture and then the floor opens for discussion. New participants are always welcome!
The Talking Heads Discussion Group meets on Friday mornings at 9:00 a.m. at the Library. Using The Great Courses Series from The Teaching Company, participants watch a 30-minute DVD lecture and then the floor opens for discussion. New participants are always welcome!
The Friends of the Pittsburg Public Library Board meet every other month, on the first Monday at 5:30 p.m. The meetings are held at the Pittsburg Public Library. Volunteers are always need to help sort books and prepare for book sales. For more information, please click here to send us an email.
The Talking Heads Discussion Group meets on Friday mornings at 9:00 a.m. at the Library. Using The Great Courses Series from The Teaching Company, participants watch a 30-minute DVD lecture and then the floor opens for discussion. New participants are always welcome!
Join us for a Watch Party on Monday, April 8 from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m., with optimal viewing at 1:52 p.m. (to be exact). Eclipse glasses will be available to program participants, while supplies last. Join us in the Library’s Courtyard to view the eclipse.
The Friends of the Pittsburg Public Library cordially invite you to their Annual Meeting and Program, on Monday, April 8 at 6:00 p.m.
The PPL Board of Trustees meet on the second Wednesday of each month. Board Meetings are open to the public.
The Talking Heads Discussion Group meets on Friday mornings at 9:00 a.m. at the Library. Using The Great Courses Series from The Teaching Company, participants watch a 30-minute DVD lecture and then the floor opens for discussion. New participants are always welcome!
The Third Tuesday Book Discussion will be held on Tuesday, April 16 at 1:30 p.m. in the Meeting Room.
What is a Fairy Door? Traditional fairy doors are fixed onto the base of a tree as a fun folklore gesture that allows fairies to cross in and out of our world.
The Dementia Caregiver Support Group is facilitated by the KU Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center. The Group offers an opportunity for caregivers to engage and support each other throughout their journey. The group meets on the third Thursday of the month at 10:00 a.m. at the Library. New participants are always welcome and no registration is […]
You are cordially invited to A Cup of Conversation with Justin Crain on Thursday, April 18 at 10:00 a.m.
The Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice is hosting Companions in Grief, a grief support group. The group will meet from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month at the Pittsburg Public Library. This monthly support group is for adults coping with the loss of a loved one. Hospice staff will provide information […]
The Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice is hosting Companions in Grief, a grief support group. The group will meet from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month at the Pittsburg Public Library. This monthly support group is for adults coping with the loss of a loved one. Hospice staff will provide information […]
The Talking Heads Discussion Group meets on Friday mornings at 9:00 a.m. at the Library. Using The Great Courses Series from The Teaching Company, participants watch a 30-minute DVD lecture and then the floor opens for discussion. New participants are always welcome!
The poetry program on Sunday, April 21 at 2:00 p.m. will feature local poets Al Ortolani, Melissa Fite Johnson, and Megan Munger.
The Talking Heads Discussion Group meets on Friday mornings at 9:00 a.m. at the Library. Using The Great Courses Series from The Teaching Company, participants watch a 30-minute DVD lecture and then the floor opens for discussion. New participants are always welcome!
The Talking Heads Discussion Group meets on Friday mornings at 9:00 a.m. at the Library. Using The Great Courses Series from The Teaching Company, participants watch a 30-minute DVD lecture and then the floor opens for discussion. New participants are always welcome!
The PPL Board of Trustees meet on the second Wednesday of each month. Board Meetings are open to the public.
The Talking Heads Discussion Group meets on Friday mornings at 9:00 a.m. at the Library. Using The Great Courses Series from The Teaching Company, participants watch a 30-minute DVD lecture and then the floor opens for discussion. New participants are always welcome!
You are invited to the Library on Monday, May 13 for a presentation by Diana Bartelli Carlin at 6:00 p.m.
The Dementia Caregiver Support Group is facilitated by the KU Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center. The Group offers an opportunity for caregivers to engage and support each other throughout their journey. The group meets on the third Thursday of the month at 10:00 a.m. at the Library. New participants are always welcome and no registration is […]
The Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice is hosting Companions in Grief, a grief support group. The group will meet from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month at the Pittsburg Public Library. This monthly support group is for adults coping with the loss of a loved one. Hospice staff will provide information […]
The Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice is hosting Companions in Grief, a grief support group. The group will meet from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month at the Pittsburg Public Library. This monthly support group is for adults coping with the loss of a loved one. Hospice staff will provide information […]
The Talking Heads Discussion Group meets on Friday mornings at 9:00 a.m. at the Library. Using The Great Courses Series from The Teaching Company, participants watch a 30-minute DVD lecture and then the floor opens for discussion. New participants are always welcome!
The Third Tuesday Book Group will meet on Tuesday, May 21, at 1:30 p.m. in the Library’s Meeting Room. May’s title is Only the Beautiful by Susan Meissner. The book is available for checkout at the Library or on the Libby App. New readers are always welcome!
Join us monthly for this free program to learn how to make healthier food and beverage choices, set goals, engage in physical activity, and try a tasty recipe...
Join us for a Craftapalooza on Wednesday, May 22 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. The library will provide a plethora of fun craft supplies including coloring pages, paper crafts, bookmarks, and much more...
Do you ever wish you could have a casual conversation with a local personality and learn more about them? You can do just that with PPL’s monthly program. You are cordially invited to A Cup of Conversation with Amy Glines and Sawyer on Thursday, May 23 at 10:00 a.m. Glines and Sawyer (a service dog) […]
The Talking Heads Discussion Group meets on Friday mornings at 9:00 a.m. at the Library. Using The Great Courses Series from The Teaching Company, participants watch a 30-minute DVD lecture and then the floor opens for discussion. New participants are always welcome!
We invite you to learn about pollinator plans with Peyton Kessler. This free program will be held on Wednesday, June 5 at 6:00 p.m. in the Library's Meeting Room. No registration is required. For more information, please call the Adult Services Department at 620-230-5560.
The Friends of the Pittsburg Public Library Board meet every other month, on the first Monday at 5:30 p.m. The meetings are held at the Pittsburg Public Library. Volunteers are always need to help sort books and prepare for book sales. For more information, please click here to send us an email.
The PPL Board of Trustees meet on the second Wednesday of each month. Board Meetings are open to the public.
Mindfulness is a way to focus on the present moment and avoid getting caught up in thoughts of the past or future. Mindful walking is a type of mindfulness meditation that can help improve mood, reduce stress, and improve focus. It can also help with anxiety, depression, heart health, and the immune system. Join Pittsburg Public Library […]
The Third Tuesday Book Group will meet on Tuesday, June 18, at 1:30 p.m. in the Library’s Meeting Room. June's title is Mockingbird Summer by Lydia Rutledge. The book is available for checkout at the Library. New readers are always welcome!
Join us monthly for this free program to learn how to make healthier food and beverage choices, set goals, engage in physical activity, and try a tasty recipe...
The Dementia Caregiver Support Group is facilitated by the KU Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center. The Group offers an opportunity for caregivers to engage and support each other throughout their journey. The group meets on the third Thursday of the month at 10:00 a.m. at the Library. New participants are always welcome and no registration is […]
The Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice is hosting Companions in Grief, a grief support group. The group will meet from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month at the Pittsburg Public Library. This monthly support group is for adults coping with the loss of a loved one. Hospice staff will provide information […]
Join us for iCraft on Wednesday, June 26 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. This month, we invite you to paint your own ceramic birdhouse. All supplies are provided, plus coffee, treats, and music to keep you crafting! The iCraft program series is open to anyone in the sixth grade through adult. Join us every month […]
Come sing with JT Knoll and Don Viney on Sunday, July 14 at 2:00 p.m. This free program is open to the public and no registration is required. For more information, please call the Adult Services Department at 620-230-5560.
The Third Tuesday Book Group will meet on Tuesday, July 16, at 1:30 p.m. in the Library’s Meeting Room. July's title is Reading List by Sara Nisha Adams. The book is available for checkout at the Library or as an ebook or eaudio on Libby. New readers are always welcome!
Join us monthly for this free program to learn how to make healthier food and beverage choices, set goals, engage in physical activity, and try a tasty recipe...
You’re invited to an iCraft Open House on Wednesday, July 17, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. This month, we will be painting by number—a fun and stress-free way to create a masterpiece! We provide the supplies and you provide the creativity. iCraft is open to anyone in 6th grade through adult. No registration is required […]
The Dementia Caregiver Support Group is facilitated by the KU Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center. The Group offers an opportunity for caregivers to engage and support each other throughout their journey. The group meets on the third Thursday of the month at 10:00 a.m. at the Library. New participants are always welcome and no registration is […]
The Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice is hosting Companions in Grief, a grief support group. The group will meet from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month at the Pittsburg Public Library. This monthly support group is for adults coping with the loss of a loved one. Hospice staff will provide information […]
The Friends of the Pittsburg Public Library Board meet every other month, on the first Monday at 5:30 p.m. The meetings are held at the Pittsburg Public Library. Volunteers are always need to help sort books and prepare for book sales. For more information, please click here to send us an email.
Is your reading getting a bit stale? Then head down to PPL for our second annual Book Tasting on Monday, August 12 at 6:00 p.m. Chez Libby is reopening and our library chefs are preparing a smorgasbord of diverse and flavorful titles to whet your reading appetite. This is a come and go affair allowing […]
The PPL Board of Trustees meet on the second Wednesday of each month. Board Meetings are open to the public.
The Dementia Caregiver Support Group is facilitated by the KU Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center. The Group offers an opportunity for caregivers to engage and support each other throughout their journey. The group meets on the third Thursday of the month at 10:00 a.m. at the Library. New participants are always welcome and no registration is […]
After a brief hiatus, our popular Cup of Conversation returns with a very special guest. Join us on Thursday, August 15 at 10:00 a.m. She was so popular when we started this program last year that we invited Paula Baker back to give us an update on what she has been doing, as well as […]
The Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice is hosting Companions in Grief, a grief support group. The group will meet from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month at the Pittsburg Public Library. This monthly support group is for adults coping with the loss of a loved one. Hospice staff will provide information […]
The Third Tuesday Book Group will meet on Tuesday, August 20, at 1:30 p.m. in the Library’s Meeting Room. The August title is Tobacco Wives by Adele Myers. The book is available for checkout at the Library or in e-book and e-audio format on the Libby app. New readers are always welcome!
Join us monthly for this free program to learn how to make healthier food and beverage choices, set goals, engage in physical activity, and try a tasty recipe...
You're invited to the iCraft Open House on Wednesday, August 21, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. This month, participants will have the opportunity to weave a one-of-a-kind yarn basket. This tiny basket is perfect for holding jewelry or coins. We provide the supplies—you bring your creativity! iCraft is open to anyone from 6th grade through […]
The Friends of the Pittsburg Public Library will hold their Annual Book Sale on Saturday, August 31 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Thousands of books for all ages—hardback, paperback, library discards, and more. Adult, teen, children—something for everyone! Shop for a great cause. The Book Sale is open to the public and will be […]
The Talking Heads Discussion Group meets on Friday mornings at 9:00 a.m. at the Library. Using The Great Courses Series from The Teaching Company, participants watch a 30-minute DVD lecture and then the floor opens for discussion. New participants are always welcome!
Join us monthly for this free program to learn how to make healthier food and beverage choices, set goals, engage in physical activity, and try a tasty recipe...