The Chinese Gold Murders Book Discussion
February 16
6:30pm

In February, the Encountering Asia Book Discussion series is reading The Chinese Gold Murders by Robert Van Gulik.

Nancy Hope of the University of Kansas will lead the discussion.

Books will be available at the library on January 15.
Pick up a copy of the book at the library.

This program brought to you by the Kansas Humanities Council.

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Monday, February 22
7pm

Doretha K. Williams of the University of Kansas will discuss the early 20th-century migration of many African-Americans from the south into Kansas.

Northern cities saw their populations explode as blacks sought better jobs, better schools, and racial tolerance, if not equality. For some, Kansas was as likely a destination as Chicago. Using oral histories, family photos, and memorabilia, this presentation examines one family’s journey to Topeka as part of the nation’s Great Migration.

Ms. Williams is a recipient of the Mellon Mays University Fellows Dissertation Grant from the Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation for 2008-2009.

This special program is a part of the Kansas Reads…Dreams from my Father by Barack Obama, a statewide reading initiative brought to you by the State Library’s Kansas Center for the Book and funded through a grant from the Kansas Humanities Council.

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Waiting Book Discussion
March 16
6:30pm

In March, the Encountering Asia Book Discussion series is reading Waiting by Ha Jin.

Randi Hacker of the University of Kansas will lead the discussion.

Books will be available at the library on January 15.
Pick up a copy of the book at the library.

This program brought to you by the Kansas Humanities Council.

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Memoirs of a Geisha Book Discussion
May 18
6:30pm

In May, the Encountering Asia Book Discussion series is reading Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden.

Nancy Hope of the University of Kansas will lead the discussion.

Books will be available at the library on January 15.
Pick up a copy of the book at the library.

This program brought to you by the Kansas Humanities Council.

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Tortilla Curtain Book Discussion
October 19
6:30pm

Between Fences Book Discussion Series is reading Tortilla Curtain by T.C. Boyle

Gene T. Chávez from Kansas City will led the discussion.

Pick up a copy of the book at the library.

This program brought to you by the Kansas Humanities Council.

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The Wire Cutters Book Discussion
September 21
6:30pm

Between Fences Book Discussion Series is reading The Wire Cutters by Mollie E. Moore Davis.

Sara Jane Richter from Oklahoma Panhandle University will be the discussion leader.

Pick up a copy of the book at the library.

This program brought to you by the Kansas Humanities Council.

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Monday, October 26
6:30-7:30pm

October is “Family History Month” and a great time to start working on your family tree. Learn ten easy steps to get you started. Find out what’s available at the Bonner Springs City Library, the Kansas Room and online to help with your search. Please bring 2 or 3 names with possible dates and locations.

Sign up at the Library.

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Fences Book Discussion
November 16
6:30pm

Between Fences Book Discussion Series is reading Fences by August Wilson.

Shawn Leigh Alexander from the University of Kansas will be the discussion leader.

Pick up a copy of the book at the library.

This program brought to you by the Kansas Humanities Council.

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Knit a Scarf
Monday, June 22
In the Community Room
200 E. Third Street
6:30 – 7:30 pm

Join us for an hour of chit-chat and knitting.
If you can not knit, we will show you how.
If you already know how to knit, come join the fun.

Everything you need to make a scarf will be provided.
Come join the fun and check out our great collection of knitting books!

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