Our monthly 13-18 year old events are now open to 7th-12th graders! You may be asked to present your valid school ID, so please come prepared. “Teen” Events are the 3rd Saturday of every month at 5:00pm (unless otherwise advertised). To receive text reminders about Teen Events on your phone, please text “@29d9668” to 81010.
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Make your own Ugly Christmas Sweater
December 3rd bring your own sweater, sweatshirt, or t-shirt and your imagination. The Library will provide the decorations. Bring a friend and have some fun spending some time decorating your own ugly holiday sweater. Call the Library if you have any questions at 620-544-2301, ask for Laurie.
Read moreNo Family Storytime in December
No Teen Activity in December
Kansas Reads to Preschoolers 2019
Stevens County Library to Participate in Kansas Reads to Preschoolers 2019 A statewide initiative encouraging early childhood literacy The State Library’s one-book/one-state reading initiative, Kansas Reads to Preschoolers, highlights the importance of reading to children with a goal that every Kansas child from birth to age five is read to during the week of November 10-16. One age-appropriate book is selected for storytime in libraries, preschools, childcare centers and homes throughout Kansas. I Like Myself!, by Karen Beaumont, is the chosen title for the 15th annual selection. Kansas librarians have pooled together learning resources and tools that will be shared throughout
Read moreTrick or Treat at the Library!
Thursday, October 31, from 4:30-6:00pm, stop by the library for treats and to visit our spooky photobooth!
Read moreHandcraft Exhibit
During October, stop by the library to view the entries in our Local Handcraft Exhibit.
Read moreNailed It – Teen Art Challenge
Ages 13-18 are invited to test their art skills (or lack thereof) by competing in a “Nailed It”-type art challenge on Saturday, October 19 from 5:00-7:00pm. We will (badly) recreate famous art and giggle at the results. Snacks will be available. If you wish to support Teen Activities at the library, donations of (unopened) chips, cookies, snack foods, and soda are always appreciated!
Read moreUnattended Children in the Library
All children under the age of eight (8) or one with special needs relating to physical and mental ability will be accompanied by their care provider at all times unless they are actively participating in a scheduled library activity. Care providers for children under the age of eight (8) must be sixteen (16) years of age or older. Older siblings under the age of sixteen (16) are not acceptable as care providers. Concern for the child’s safety is paramount.
Read moreSeptember is Library Card Sign-up Month!
We want to celebrate with you, so during the month of September, stop in and register for a library card and get a chance to win a prize. Already have a card?? Stop in and update your address, phone number, and email and you will be entered to win a prize too!
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