Library News 7-24-26
Out of Time But Never Out of Books
The year is a little more than half over already! If you need some new ideas
for what to read, listen to or watch next, check out these titles on hoopla:

Browse the collection
 
It's Been a Dino-mite Summer!
The Library has been extra busy this summer - thank you to everyone who has participated in our Summer Reading Program, or those who visited us for whatever reason. We hope you enjoyed all of the performers, presentations, activities and the reading challenge. Don't forget to log all of your books and activities and redeem any outstanding rewards in Beanstack by July 31 to
qualify for the grand prize drawings!
 
The One Book, Many Neighbors series for adults ends this Sunday. If you have attended at least one of the seven programs, you have until 5 p.m. today
to register. Register now
One Book, Many Neighbors Ice Cream Social
Sunday, July 26 | 1-3 p.m.
Walnut Room, Mead Hall, Univ. of Saint Mary, 4100 S. 4th Street, Leavenworth
Join us for trivia, a scavenger hunt and prizes.
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Next week is the last week for special summer programs for kids - see schedule below. After that, the Children's programming staff will take a much needed break - there will be no kids programs Aug. 1-15.
Family Storytime
Tuesday, July 28 | 1-2 p.m.| Cody Park
No registration required—just find Miss Jayme at the park!
Spend a summer day with Miss Jayme! Each week she’ll visit a different local park to share fun stories under a shady tree, all from her big blue blanket. Kids can relax and listen to engaging read-alouds in the great outdoors and enjoy the splash pad!
Children under the age of nine must be accompanied by a parent, adult guardian or a responsible caregiver 16 years or older.
Chess library
Summer Chess Club | All ages
Tuesday, July 28| 2-4 p.m. | Jahn Room
No registration required
Have fun playing chess with an expert. Beginners
will learn the strategies involved in the game and experienced players can improve and prepare for tournaments.   
Day at the Park Party
Wednesday, July 29 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Hawthorn Park, 1100 Ohio Street
We are finally here! Come join us at the park for the final Summer Reading completion party, where there will be many activities to enjoy including:
  • Face painting
  • Splash Pad
  • Popsicles
  • Outdoor games, and more!
This is a come-and-go event. No registration required! 
Summer Kid Zone | All ages
Every Thursday in June & July | 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.
East Room | No registration required
Drop in to the Summer Kid Zone for self-guided fun in the East Room! Kids can enjoy coloring, simple crafts, puzzles, and board games at their own pace.
This is a come-and-go program; adult supervision is required for all children under 17.
Stuffies Take Over the Library
On Wednesday, we had an invasion of kids and their stuffies. First, the kid parents made dinosaur terrariums, then they left their stuffy children for
some overnight library fun. 



















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