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October 27, 2025 ·
30 Books in 30 Days: Kansas Reads to Preschoolers Challenge
Check out our new PreK reading challenge just for kids birth - 5 years old! You and your little one will enjoy bonding time and increasing early literacy skills. Snuggle in for some great reads at least 30 times in November.
October 24, 2025 ·
While you wait for Twice
October 22, 2025 ·
It's always Family History Month at the library
October 21, 2025 ·
Great Read Alouds: Bird Watching
October 20, 2025 ·
Artsy Crafty Library: Challenge yourself to a drawing a day
October 15, 2025 ·
Library certified sensory inclusive
October 14, 2025 ·
Early Learning Tip: Intense interest in one topic
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October 24, 2025 ·
While you wait for Twice
October 22, 2025 ·
It's always Family History Month at the library
October 21, 2025 ·
Great Read Alouds: Bird Watching
October 20, 2025 ·
Artsy Crafty Library: Challenge yourself to a drawing a day
October 15, 2025 ·
Library certified sensory inclusive
October 14, 2025 ·
Early Learning Tip: Intense interest in one topic
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