Adult News

September2025

Senior Services

Did you know your library
offers a variety of services for seniors? Some of the services are curbside service, homebound delivery, assistive devices, & more.

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Reading Challenge

Keep reading to participate in the 2025 Reading Challenge. Join us on Beanstack. Choose from 1 of the 4 challenges (paths), read a book that fulfills one of the categories. Each book completed awards you a prize. When you complete the 6 book challenge, you earn a prize and an invitation to the after-hours celebration at the library in 2026.

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Looking for your next book?

Take a look at some of the
resources available on our website.

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Special Adult Events

New to Medicare

Thursday, September 4

2:00-3 :30 pm OR 6:00-7:30 pm

Learn all the pieces and parts of Medicare as you approach age 65, are age 65+, newly retired, or planning to retire soon. Topics covered include: Medicare eligigility, when & how to enroll in Medicare, working after age 65, & much more.
Presented by K-State Research & Extension.

Please Register by Noon, on September 4.

Space Limited, Registration Required

Stitches in the Stacks

2nd Tuesday: Sep 9 - Feb 10

4:30 pm - 6:30 pm @ Library

A Community of Fiber Artists - not a class

Finish your WIP or start something new. Let's get together and encourage each other as we create.

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Paint Party

Friday, September 12

6:00 pm @ Fox Hall

Registration Required | Ages 17+

Fee: $15, scholarships available

Join us for a laid-back experience as we watch a video and follow step-by-step instructions together to create your own fun painting without the assistance of an artist on-site. There will be fun, food, and paint...join the FUN!
We will be painting "Majestic Fall Landscape" from Step By Step Painting with Tracie Kiernan

Dump Recipes

Thursday, September 18

10:00 am @ Library

For Your Busy Life! Join us for a fun class on "dump" recipes! From main dishes to desserts, these recipes are simple, easy to "dump" together, and delicious. Get ideas for your family so you can still eat home cooked foods, even if your schedule is packed full!

Presented by K-State Research & Extension.

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Purple Pimplebacks & Washboards (mussels)

Tuesday, September 23

6:00 pm @ Louisburg Library

Mussels are an essential part of the aquatic ecosystem in Kansas but pretty unknown despite their fun names. Come learn more about these mussels and how they help us have clean water.

Presented by Marais des Cygnes National Wildlife Refuge

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Monthly Events

Stitches in the Stacks

A Community of Fiber Artists

September 9
4:30-6:30 pm @ Library

Let's get together and encourage each other as we create - crochet, knit, embroidery, macrame, & more.
(not a class)

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Mystery
Book Club

The Hangman's Daughter
by Oliver Potzsch

September 10

10 am @ Library

This book club is ideal for readers who enjoy unraveling the mystery of whodunit. Everyone is invited, and books will be supplied for all members.

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Bound
By Books

Sea Stories
by Admiral William H. McRaven

September 10
6 pm @ Timbercreek

Stretch your reading habits and discuss various books with interested readers. Each month a different person selects a book for discussion.

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Take & Make:

DIY Foot Soak Blend

September 12

while supplies last

Soothe Your Stress and Tension with a Calming Foot Soak. Craft your personalized blend of soaking salts for your feet and indulge in the relaxing benefits of a soothing soak.

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