Stevens County Library

Check Out The Library 5.17.12

Stacey — Tue, 15 May 2012 17:43:14 +0000

SUMMER READING SIGNUP
Summer reading signup for all programs is underway!!! Come in to the library and pick up an informational/registration brochure for the program that fits you!!! Programs have been designed for children, tweens, teens and adults, and all programs begin June 1, 2012.

SUMMER STORYTIME VOLUNTEERS
The SCL is looking for a few community story readers for our Summer Reading Program. If you would be interested in leading a 30 minute storytime for kids ages 0-12 on a Tuesday or Thursday morning this summer, please contact Stacey. We have a few storytime kits available, or you can create your own!

TWWW CELL PHONE SEGMENTS
The preparations for TWWW, or the Smithsonian exhibit The Way We Worked that is scheduled to be at the SCL from October 27 – December 9 are well underway. Four 90-second scripts about the way we worked in Southwest Kansas have been written and approved by the Smithsonian. The library is looking for someone to record these segments for the time the exhibit will be in Hugoton. The scripts must be recorded before July 1, 2012. If you are interested in helping with the recording of the scripts, please contact Eunice.

LIBRARY CLOSING
The library will be closed Monday, May 28 for Memorial Day.

COMING SOON!!!
The Stevens County Library is presenting Steve Eulberg in a FREE concert Wednesday, May 30 at 6:30 p.m. An Award-winning multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter, Steve Eulberg weaves mountain and hammered dulcimers and guitar with a variety of unusual instruments to create thought-provoking, smile-inducing, toe-tapping acoustic experiences. He has sung and composed for religious communities, union halls, picket lines, inter-faith retreats, mountain-top youth camps, as well as the more familiar venues: festivals, clubs, coffeehouses, house concerts, bookstores, charity benefits and showcase concerts. Clear your calendar for an evening of enjoyment. Remember, there is no charge to attend the concert!

SCL News 5.10.12

Stacey — Tue, 08 May 2012 13:15:27 +0000

LIBRARY CLOSING
The library will be closed Monday, May 28 for Memorial Day.

SCL News 5.3.12

Stacey — Tue, 01 May 2012 14:39:57 +0000

PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT
If you loaned the library some of your wonderful pictures, you may pick them up any time. Ask at the front desk. Thank you for sharing your fantastic talents with us!

SUMMER READING SIGNUP
Summer reading signup for all programs is underway!!! Come in to the library and pick up an informational/registration brochure for the program that fits you!!!

PARKING LOT
Please feel free to use the new parking lot on the south side of the library. We will be adding color to the planting areas soon, but for now the entire area is available for public (not just library) parking.

SCGS MEETING
The Stevens County Genealogical Society will have their regular monthly meeting Thursday, May 3 at 1:30 p.m. at the library. Contact Cathy Clark for details.

LIBRARY CLOSING
The library will be closed Monday, May 28 for Memorial Day.

SCL News 4.26.12

Stacey — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 16:09:50 +0000

PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT
This is the final week for the annual photography exhibit. The pictures will begin going home this week, so stop in if you haven’t had time yet to see this wonderful display! If you loaned the library some of your breathtaking pictures, you may pick them up Thursday or Friday of this week. Thank you for sharing your fantastic talents with us!

SUMMER READING SIGNUP
Summer reading signup for all programs begins Tuesday, May 1, 2012.

SCGS MEETING
The Stevens County Genealogical Society will have their regular monthly meeting Thursday, May 3 at 1:30 p.m. at the library. Contact Cathy Clark for details.

SCL News 4.19.12

Stacey — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 16:53:52 +0000

The 200th person to “like” us on Facebook will receive a FREE library card/key tag upgrade! “Like” us today!

PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT
The photo exhibit is open for viewing. We have some incredible photos from more than a half-dozen artists. Come in and enjoy!

SUMMER READING SIGNUP
Summer reading signup for all programs begins Tuesday, May 1, 2012.

ELMeR CLASS
Thursday, April 19 at 4:00 p.m. the library will host a class on “Picasa Photo Organizing.” Please feel free to attend this one-hour program. There is a FREE class and no registration is required.

COMING SOON!!!
Steve Eulberg in concert at the Stevens County Library Wednesday, May 30 at 6:30 p.m. An Award-winning multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter, Steve Eulberg weaves mountain and hammered dulcimers and guitar with a variety of unusual instruments to create thought-provoking, smile-inducing, toe-tapping acoustic experiences. He has sung and composed for religious communities, union halls, picket lines, inter-faith retreats, mountain-top youth camps, as well as the more familiar venues: festivals, clubs, coffeehouses, house concerts, bookstores, charity benefits and showcase concerts.

SCL News 4.12.12

Stacey — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 21:45:12 +0000

PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT
The photo exhibit is open for viewing. We have some incredible photos from more than a half-dozen artists. Come in and enjoy!

TITANIC CENTENNIAL
Saturday is the 100^th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic. The library has added several titles about the Titanic to the collection. Come in and check one out!

SUMMER READING SIGNUP
Summer reading signup for all programs begins Tuesday, May 1, 2012.

SCL News 4.5.12

Stacey — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 13:43:45 +0000

PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT
The photo exhibit is open for viewing. We have some incredible photos from more than a half-dozen artists. Come in and enjoy!

GENEALOGY MEETING
The Stevens County Genealogical Society meeting is scheduled for Thursday, April 5 at 1:00 p.m. Please contact Eunice at the library for details.

ADVANCED DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY
The library will host a program on Advanced Digital Photography on Thursday, April 5 at 4:00 p.m. This class comes to us via ELMeR. No registration is required.

LIBRARY CLOSING
The library will be closed Friday, April 6 for Good Friday. We will be open on Saturday, April 7 from 9 – 5.

TITANIC CENTENNIAL
Next week is the 100^th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic. The library has added several titles about the Titanic to the collection. Come in and check one out!

LIBRARY BOARD
The regularly scheduled library board meeting will be held Monday, April 9 at 5:30 p.m.

SUMMER READING SIGNUP
Summer reading signup for all programs begins Tuesday, May 1, 2012.

SCL News 3.29.12

Stacey — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 14:40:50 +0000

ELMeR CLASS
The library will hold an ELMeR class on “Maps, GPS and Geocaching” March 29 beginning at 4:00 p.m. The class comes to us through Salina Public Library.

PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT
We will be setting up the photography display this week. If you would like to display your photos in this annual exhibit, contact Eunice at the library for details. You may
register your photographs using forms located at the library or on our library website. The display will officially begin April 2, and items may be brought to the library the
week prior to the exhibit.

GENEALOGY MEETING
The Stevens County Genealogical Society meeting is scheduled for Thursday, April 5 at 1:00 p.m. Please contact Eunice at the library for details.

LIBRARY CLOSING
The library will be closed Friday, April 6 for Good Friday. We will be open on Saturday, April 7.

SCL News 3.22.12

Stacey — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 17:46:09 +0000

PARKING LOT
THE PARKING LOT IS FINISHED!!! Well, at least the concrete work is done and cured! We will be putting some greenery in the islands, but feel free to park there. Enter from the west side, and choose either the exit behind the library or the drive between the lot and the courthouse. You do not have to be a library patron to use the lot, but please come in to the library and see us while you’re here! Thank you for your patience while the project was completed.

PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT
The photography exhibit begins in just over two weeks. If you would like to display your photos in this annual exhibit, contact Eunice at the library for details. You may register your photographs using forms located at the library or on our library website. The display will officially begin April 2, and items may be brought to the library the week prior to the exhibit.

ONE GOOD BOOK DESERVES ANOTHER
The adult winter reading program is now over. We hope you enjoyed passing the winter months with us. Seventy-four participants read 469 books from January 3 through March 16. That’s an average of 6.25 books per day! Congratulations!
Winners of the final weekly prize drawing were Pat Arange, LaDonna Hall, Kathy Jays and Jessi Peek. All other participants may pick up prizes on a first-come first-served basis as long as there are prizes to pick up!
Grand prize winners for the program were Heather Augustine, Sheldon Shuck and Bill Sutcliffe. Please come in and pick up your gift card!

SCL News 3.15.12

Stacey — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 15:16:58 +0000

VOTE FOR THE SUMMER READING T-SHIRTS
Summer reading t-shirts will be original designs by some of our local artists. The designs are in a notebook in the front hallway of the library. Please vote for your favorite for the children’s and young adult’s design by TODAY!!!, March 15, 2012. The design with the most votes will be on each t-shirt earned by our summer readers!

UPCOMING ELMeR CLASS
Our next ELMeR class will be held today, March 15 at 4:00 p.m. The topic will cover “Microsoft Access.” No pre-registration is required.

ADULT WINTER READING PROGRAM
The adult winter reading program will run until tomorrow, March 16. Fill out a form for each book read, either in the library or online, and be eligible for weekly prizes. The winners of the February 9^th drawing were Theresa Gerrond, Marikate Harvey and Bill Sutcliffe. Congratulations!!!