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Hutchinson Public Library and Hutchinson Public Schools Announce Exciting New Partnership

Monday, May 19

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Public Library is thrilled to announce a groundbreaking partnership with the Hutchinson Public Schools, aimed at enhancing educational opportunities for students within the district. This innovative collaboration will ensure that every student enrolled in Hutchinson Public Schools receives a... Read More.

Jordaan Memorial Library 2025 Summer Reading Program Sponsorship Opportunity

Wednesday, March 19

LARNED, Kan. — The Jordaan Memorial Library is excited to offer "Saddle Up! For the Reading Trail" as the 2025 summer reading program.The program will run from June 3 through July 11 and will be full of fun events and activities for kids of... Read More.

Moundridge Public Library February Events

Sunday, January 19

MOUNDRIDGE, Kan. — The Moundridge Public Library, located at 411 N. Christian Ave. Moundridge, Kan., has shared the upcoming events through February 26. Upcoming Events:Jan 20 - Inauguration Day, MLK Jr Day, 3:45pm Black Kettle Book Club Jan 21 - 1-2pm, Road Scholar... Read More.

Iola Library Introduces Tech for Seniors Wednesday, Jan.15

Thursday, January 9

IOLA, Kan. — Iola Public Library is introducing a new cooperative program TechWise 55+ on Wednesday, Jan. 15 at 4:30 to help persons 55 and older to use digital technology safely and comfortably."Easy-to-use and-share content is designed to help families become more familiar with... Read More.

Moundridge Public Library January 2025 Events

Friday, December 20

MOUNDRIDGE, Kan. — Take a look at the upcoming events at the Moundridge Public Library, 411 N. Christian Ave. Moundridge, Kan.The library will be closed in the afternoon on Dec. 24 and Dec. 25, all day for Christmas. It will also be closed in the... Read More.

Great Bend City Council Meeting 07/01/24: Great Bend Public Library Closed for Inoperable Air Conditioning System

Tuesday, July 2

By Lucky Kidd GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Great Bend Public Library has been closed since Saturday to an inoperable air conditioning system and was closed again Tuesday. On a social media post Monday evening the library said it's simply too hot for staff and... Read More.

Hutchinson Public Library Announces Author Talk with David Sebben Scheduled July 24, 2024

Friday, June 28

By the Hutchinson Public Library HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Public Library is pleased to announce an upcoming Author Talk scheduled for July 24, 2024. Author David Sebben, hailing from Rock Island, IL, will be present to discuss his book titled “Nothing Great is Easily... Read More.

MCCF Presents Mastermind McPherson County Initiative, County Commissioners Approve National Library Week Proclamation

Monday, April 8

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County Community Foundation President and CEO Becky Goss gave McPherson County Commissioners a presentation on the Mastermind McPherson County initiative during their meeting Monday. MCCF is in the second year of a three-year initiative to provide information... Read More.

Governor Kelly Signs Bipartisan Bill Allowing Private Funds to Support Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library

Monday, March 18

By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. (March 15, 2024) — Governor Laura Kelly signed Senate Bill 195, authorizing the Kansas Children’s Cabinet to establish a nonprofit corporation to receive donations, gifts, grants, and engage in fundraising activities for Dolly Parton’s Imagination... Read More.

State Library of Kansas Announces Statewide Art Contest for Bookmark Designs

Tuesday, November 21

By the State Library of Kansas TOPEKA, Kan. — The State Library of Kansas announced today a statewide art contest, which will be featured alongside the Kansas Notable Books and Kansas Great Reads selection, celebrating outstanding works that showcase the diverse talent and creativity of... Read More.

Gary and Margaret Kraisinger visit Cohen Center for Kansas History in Barton Library

Monday, November 20

By Joe Vinduska, Barton Community College GREAT BEND, Kan. — Old West history expert Gary Kraisinger stopped by the Cohen Center for Kansas History in the Barton Community College Library in early October to research for an upcoming book he is working on with... Read More.

Sandzén Paintings Owned by Salina Public Library Sold at Auction, and Patrons aren’t Happy

Tuesday, October 17

In wake of criticism, library board defends decision to part with $280,000 of fine art By Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector LONE JACK, Missouri — Auctioneer Dirk Soulis opened bidding on a 1929 oil landscape painting by the... Read More.