September Teenopolis

July 30, 2010 in Events, Teens

Create a Teen Read Week Promo Video

Thursday, September 16
4:30-5:30pm

Grades 6-12

Use your creative side and work with other teens to make a great video to promote Teen Read Week in October.

October Living with the Land Book Discussion

July 13, 2010 in Adults, Events

Photo by Adam Sparks (earlycj5). Image used under Creative Commons.

Prodigal Summer
Book Discussion
Tuesday, October 19

6:30pm

In October, the Living with the Land Book Discussion series is reading Prodigal Summer by Barbara Kingsolver.

Thomas Prasch of Washburn University will led the discussion.

Pick up a copy of the book at the library today.


This program brought to you by the Kansas Humanities Council.

Kidscape – Fruit and Vegetable T-shirts

July 11, 2010 in Events, Kids

Photo used with permission by Emily Neuburger

Grades K-5
Thursday
, September 9
4:30-5:30 pm

Make a unique t-shirt using fruit and vegetable stamps. White t-shirts will be provided.

(Please dress appropriately as we’ll be using fabric paint.)

Sign up at the library!

Storytime Celebration – Balloon Artist

May 4, 2010 in Events, Storytime

For children up to age 6 with an adult
Wednesday, July 28

10:30am

Celebrate the end of Summer Reading with a POP!

Sign up at the Library, limit of 20 kids.

Teen Writing Club

May 3, 2010 in Events, Teens

Grades 6-12
Wednesday
, July 28
2:00-3:30pm (please note new start time)

The Writing Club is back for the summer. Learn how to create great stories and characters. Share your writing with other teens!

Any teen interested in writing is welcome to attend.

Snacks and refreshments will be provided.

Summer Reading Ends on July 31 at 4pm

May 1, 2010 in Adults, Events, Kids, Storytime, Teens

The last day to Make a Splash at the Library
and turn in Summer Reading Logs
is July 31 at 4pm.

Thank you all for participating and making our Summer Reading program a huge success this summer.

Teenopolis – Movie and Ice Cream

April 19, 2010 in Events, Teens

Grades 6-12
(must have completed 6th grade)
Tuesday
, July 6
2-4:00 pm

EnjoyThe Pirates of the Caribbean and make your own ice cream treat.
(Under 13 must have parent’s permission as movie is rated PG-13.)

Sign up at the library, limit of 30 teens.

Didja Ever See a Fishy?

April 15, 2010 in Events, Kids, Storytime, Teens

All ages
Saturday, July 10
11am

Ker-splash and ker-sploosh! Join storyteller Priscilla Howe for funny – and finny – stories and songs of the watery world. Of course, Priscilla’s outrageous handpuppets will be along for the swim!

Sign up at the library, limit of 75!

Weather with Bryan Busby

April 14, 2010 in Events, Teens

Grades 4-12
(must have completed 4th grade)

Please note minimum age
Tuesday
, July 13
11am-12pm

Join Meteorologist Bryan Busby from Channel 9 to find out what’s up with weather. He’ll talk about weather basics, forecasting and severe weather.

Sign up at the Library, limit of 50.

Teen Writing Club

April 13, 2010 in Events, Teens

Grades 6-12
Wednesday
, July 14
2:00-3:30pm (please note new start time)

The Writing Club is back for the summer. Learn how to create great stories and characters. Share your writing with other teens!

Any teen interested in writing is welcome to attend.

Snacks and refreshments will be provided.