NEWS

Director's Newsletter

Thanks to all of our Chocolate Sale Volunteers! We couldn't have done it without you! See more in the director's newsletter. 
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Seed Library Now Open!
If you're itching to get in the garden, check out our Seed Library! Thanks for donations from various seed companies, we are able to provide free seed packets once again this spring and summer. If you have leftover seed packets from last year that are still sealed, feel free to donate them! We have anything from vegetables to flowers and more. 
 
Seeds are limited to 3 packets per patron per visit.
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Early Literacy Rotational Kits
In partnership with Southeast Kansas Library System and with a grant from Child Care Aware, the library will now host a rotation of early literacy kits for schools, daycares, and homeschoolers. For more information, please visit the library or find kits to check out here.

KIDS


Dinosaurs (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 1) by Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld
 
March Litwits
Dinosaurs (National Geographic Kids Reader, Level 1)
Litwits families, don't forget to pick up the first quarter books and turn in your reviews! 
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Story Time 
Tuesdays at 10 am
Join us for stories, songs and crafts! Recommended for kids ages 3 & 4 years old. 
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Rhyme Time 
Fridays at 10 am
Join us for stories, songs and crafts! Recommended for babies and toddlers.
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Kids Crafts 
Tuesday, March 16th at 4 pm
Make St. Patrick's Crafts with us! All ages. Come and go. Located upstairs in the conference room. 
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Kids Movie
Thursday, March 19th at 2 pm
Watch a movie and have popcorn with us! Movie TBA. Rating PG. Ages 6 & up. 
 
TEENS & ADULTS


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TTRPG Club
Every Monday at 4 pm
Play tabletop roleplaying games and meet other gamers! Ages 16 & up. 
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Stitchin' Time
Every Thursday from 4 pm til close
Chat and meet with other stitchers and work on projects together. 
Adult Crafts: Macrame Coasters
Thursday, March 12th at 4 pm
Learn to make cute macrame coasters. Must be registered. 
Silent Book Club
Monday, March 16th from 5 pm til close
Enjoy the wonder of reading in blessed silence. Plus snacks and light refreshments.
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Select It Yourself Book Club
Tuesday, March 17th at 4 pm
Topic: Ecology and Life Sciences. 
Read a book around this topic and tell us about it!

COMMUNITY EVENTS


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Tech Expo
Friday, March 13th from 10 am - 2 pm
Fun for the whole family! Explore new technology and sensory gadgets from the Southeast Kansas Library System.  
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3rd Annual Puzzle Tournament
Saturday, March 14th at 1 pm
Bring your team and compete to be the fastest puzzle solvers! Must be signed up.
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Easter Egg Drive-Through
Thursday, March 26th from 4 - 6:30 pm
Visit us at the Easter Egg Drive-Through at Katy Park and visit the photo booth with the Easter Bunny! Hosted by the Neosho County Health Department and Neosho County Maternal Child Health Program. 

Chanute Public Library
111 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chanute, Kansas 66720
620-431-3820

https://chanutepubliclibrary.org/