MEMORIAL DAY CLOSING
The library will be closed Monday for Memorial Day.
SUMMER READING PROGRAMS
There is no lack of summer reading programs in Kansas this summer. Choose one or all for your opportunity to earn awards and win prizes!!!
Stevens County Library
Register now for the summer reading programs for all ages. Dig Into Reading is for ages 0 – 18 and Cool Reads for Hot Days is for High School and above. Reading for all ages will begin June 1 and run through July 18.
State Fair Summer Reading Challenge
The Kansas State Fair wants to encourage K-6th grade students to read over the summer and learn more about agriculture. Simply read eight qualifying books this summer and record them on the Reading Journal. Books read aloud by an adult can also be counted. Bring or mail your completed journal to the Kansas State Fair by August 15 to receive your KSF reading fun pack which includes a special ribbon, fair coloring book & fun Kansas agriculture information. Your name will also be put into a drawing for a free Kids Club ticket package. Go to https://kansasstatefair.com/pagedescription.php?id=1418&pages=sf for details and to download a reading journal.
Governor Brownback’s Read Kansas Read
In addition to your library’s summer reading program, the governor wants to challenge you to read as many books as you can this summer. Use the Read Kansas Read log, or any other, to record your reading minutes and become eligible to win a prize in this year’s Read Kansas Read summer reading challenge. Go to https://www.readkansasread.ks.gov for more details and to download reading logs.
ZINIO
Zinio is an online magazine service that enables any library patron to download a digital copy of magazines to your computer or device. The 21 counties in Southwest Kansas are looking at including the service for all our patrons. The advantage is that we can access more magazines for ALL our patrons. Fill out a survey on our website to let us know what magazines are the most important to YOU!!! And don’t worry – we still plan to have hard copies of most of our magazines for those of you who like hands-on.