The Bookmobile will not be at any stops this week for scheduled maintenance. We will resume a normal schedule Tuesday, May 28.

This Summer I Will… Think of the Library

Posted by on July 5, 2012

Use the library for all sorts of summer projects

Think “library” when you’re setting goals for summer fun and personal development. With more than 400,000 items to choose from, you’re certain to find something that suits your lifestyle. What are your plans for summer fun? Leave a comment below (especially if you used library books to inspire your fun). This summer, I will         [...]

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Journaling with Words and Images: travel and exploration

Posted by on June 19, 2012

travel journaling

A monthly journaling workshop offers ideas and encouragement for people pursuing personal writing with words and images. Handouts including writing prompts about travel and exploration are archived here. The workshop meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 10:00 am at the library.

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Runaway Vacation – 5 Great Destination Runs

Posted by on June 15, 2012

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Running races in your own area is a great way to support local charities while working out, but sometimes you just need to run away – a total change of scenery. Consider a Destination Run! Plan a vacation around a race in an area you want to visit.

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A Trip to Germany

Posted by on June 5, 2012

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Have you every wanted to take a trip to Germany? Let the library help you plan. Here are a few places that you should visit on your trip.

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The Dark Side of the Olympics

Posted by on April 19, 2012

Ah, Leap Years. So many rare, exciting things happening in the same twelve months. A 29th day in February. US Presidential elections. And the Summer Olympics! Guess what? It’s 2012, and in just a few months the XXX Olympiad will officially kick off in London. What do the Olympics mean to people around the world? [...]

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The Canadian Rockies

Posted by on April 9, 2012

Moraine Lake (Banff)

I enjoy the scenery and outdoor activities available in the mountains. One mountain range I’ve never been to and plan on eventually visiting is the Canadian Rockies. It would be easy to assume that what merely makes the Canadian Rockies “Canadian” is that they’re north of the border. But there are also a number of [...]

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Kansas Wineries

Posted by on April 2, 2012

Wineries in Northeast Kansas

While Northern California is known as “wine country”, the Midwest – even  Kansas – has wineries worth visiting. This blog features five noteworthy wineries in Kansas, all less than two hours from Topeka. The featured wineries would be a wonderful day trip for wine tasting, to see the production process of the winery, and enjoy one-of-a-kind [...]

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March Madness in Kansas

Posted by on March 15, 2012

Ahearn Fieldhouse 1950s

We’re nearly halfway through March, which means March Madness is upon us. The annual Division I NCAA Tournament is rivaled only by the Superbowl for transcending sports (and sports fans) and becoming an American cultural event relevant to even usual non-fans. Certainly every sports fan has their favorite moments, opinions, or memories of what the NCAA Tournament [...]

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