Fourteen children participated in the annual Christmas Story-Hour on Saturday, December 20. I read to them about Bear in Bear Stays Up for Christmas and Bear Feels Sick by Karma Wilson. Then we had a fend-for-yourself craft time with old leftover supplies and crafts. Then the children enjoyed some punch and cookies, [...]

I am happy to report today that the library is now up and running with the internet. Our telephone is also in working order as well. Printing may still be an issue for a short time, but will hopefully be set up soon as well.
SO, I invite the public to come check out [...]

24 children met at the schoolhouse today for stories, crafts and refreshments.  They got to read Diary of a Fly by Doreen Cronin, Leo the Lightening Bug by Eric Drachman, and How Many Bugs in a Box? by David A. Carter.  They also painted honeybee and ladybug suncatchers.  Click here for photos!

Twenty-five children participated in the first day of the SRP.  They got to learn about BUGS from Kristyn at the Topeka Zoological Park.  The Madagascar Hissing Cockroach and millipede were petted by several of the kids, while the diving beetles and an Emperor Scorpion were off limits.  Kristyn shared many facts about the bugs…did you know [...]

…with Corning Library on Saturday, June 7 at the City Park.  We will be handing out SR materials and then you can enjoy a presentation by Topeka Zoological Park! Not sure what they’ll all be telling us, but I’m fairly certain it’ll have something to do with bugs.  Meet me there bright & early at 9:30 am!!

Although April is only just beginning, it isn’t too late to think about Summer, as it will be here before we know it.  The theme for this year’s Summer Reading Program is Catch the Reading Bug!  The program will follow the tradition of the past couple years, with one important change.  Summer Reading has been moved from [...]