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June 5, 2025 · Chris Blocker
Fiction Five: Facing Adversity
This month’s grief-tinged new reads include heartbreak, healing, withdrawal and reconnection, but also some intrigue and a few laughs.
June 4, 2025 · Julie Nelson
Fact or Fiction: The Civil War
Experience the last deadly year of the U.S. Civil War in a history read and historical fiction.
May 30, 2025 · Sherry Hess
Tips to increase your child's vocabulary
Children are excited to learn new words and Sherry helps you work them into your routine.
May 28, 2025 · Kaitlyn Kriley
While you wait for The Tenant
We've got reads to keep you busy while you wait for Freida McFadden's latest story, The Tenant. These books will have you questioning it all.
May 28, 2025 · Ginger Park
Master Gardener advice to improve outdoor spaces
Shawnee County Extension Master Gardeners share tips to help you care for mature plants, new plantings, your lawn and the pollinators who support your garden during the summer.
May 28, 2025 · Rain Schultz-Pruner
Great Read Alouds: Summer fun & sunshine
Get ready to read in the sunshine with these wonderful picture books all about summer!
May 27, 2025 · Deb Ellerbrook
Journey Through Genres: Inspirational Fiction
Take a tour of fiction that weaves themes of faith, hope, redemption and spiritual growth into the stories. Deb highlights several of her favorites from a variety of sub-genres.
May 27, 2025 · Stephen Ferrell
3 New albums blending Indie & Alternative Rock
Check out new tunes from unique musicians who have been around awhile, but may be new to you.
May 22, 2025 · Liz Frazier
Quick guide to Ancestry Library Edition
Discover how free library tools can help you with your family research.
May 19, 2025 · Ginger Park
Kid Tested, Librarian Recommended: Mysterious reads
Uncover entertaining and suspenseful mysteries about kids who intentionally or accidentally become detectives.
May 14, 2025 · Andrew Ross
What YA' Reading: AANHPI Authors
Check out these books by authors with Asian-American/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander heritage to celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month.
May 14, 2025 · Kate Hughes
Artsy Crafty Library: Paint chip creations
Explore a fun and colorful collection of art projects that turn tiny color cards into bold creations – no renovation required.
May 9, 2025 · Brittany Keegan
Dr. Drab's Lab: Art Exhibit for Children
In this interactive art exhibit for children Dr. Drab, an evil scientist turned artist, has stolen all the paint colors in the gallery! You can help rescue the paint colors from Dr. Drab's Lab May 31 - Aug 24, 2025.
May 5, 2025 · Chris Blocker
Fiction Five: Trailblazing new narratives
How much can one simple decision change the course of someone’s life? These new releases explore this question in profound or reflective ways.
May 2, 2025 · Julie Nelson
Lost in the Stacks: The Many Lives of Anne Frank
People around the world are inspired by Anne Frank's diary. Learn more about Anne's life and her diary's afterlife in a new essential biography.
May 1, 2025 · Natalie Allen
Journey through genres: YA fiction
Young adult (YA) books are read and enjoyed by teens & adults alike. A good book is a good book regardless of the intended audience. Explore Natalie's YA recommendations.
April 29, 2025 · Sherry Hess
Great Read Alouds: Let's Go Outside!
Playing outside gives kids unique experiences and learning opportunities encouraging them to think and create while having fun. Check out engaging books about playing outside to read together.
April 28, 2025 · Ginger Park
Recent library trivia winners
See the teams who won April's Library Trivia – Evening Edition and Afternoon Edition.
April 25, 2025 · Kaitlyn Kriley
While You Wait for Say You'll Remember Me
While you wait for Abby Jimenez's latest romance novel, check out these other grumpy-sunshine, once-in-a-lifetime love, messy character reads. You don't want to miss these!
April 24, 2025 · Rachael Schmidtlein
What YA' Reading: Books in bloom
Uncover engaging stories featuring plant and flower magic that's often a bit dangerous.
April 24, 2025 · Perry Hartmann
4K Ultra HD videos coming soon
Learn more about 4K Ultra HD discs, why they are being added to the library and how to play them.
April 23, 2025 · Sherry Hess
Early Childhood Tip: Learning to follow directions
Following directions is important for kids' success in the classroom, at home and in most social situations. Find tips for teaching your child to follow directions.
April 23, 2025 · Katie Keckeisen
Local History: Willie Lyman, the boy who survived a great fall
Constructing the Kansas State Capitol building was not easy. Without modern-day safety measures, there were accidents and, sadly, deaths. But in 1890 Willie Lyman fell 80 feet from the dome . . . and survived!
April 22, 2025 · Liza Charay
Exploring Music Variety
Liza takes us on a journey with a few of her favorite rock, jazz and R&B musical artists.
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