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1000 Books before Kindergarten

The Kinsley Library is happy to announce that Lainey Hobbs has met the library goal of reading “1000 Books Before Kindergarten”.  She is the daughter of Jaimie and Taylor Hobbs and the sister of Rhomie.  The whole family is very proud of her. Lainey is five years old and her favorite animal is a kitty …

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Summer Reading 2025

Color Our World Here is the calendar for summer reading!  We are a bit shorter this year, but there is something for everyone!  Come to the library May 21-31 to register, begin reading for your reading goal on June 2, then start activities on June 12 with Jetpack Jason!  We have an activity palette for …

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New Director Hired

Jessica Knoell to begin June 2

Humanities Kansas Fall Book TALK

                      Tuesday,  September 10,  7 pm A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman   Tuesday, October 8,  7 pm The Beautiful Things that Heaven Bears by Dinaw Mengestu   Tuesday, November 12,  7 pm All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr     …

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Now Hiring for the Librarian Position

The Kinsley Library is looking for an enthusiastic learner and customer focused individual to become the Librarian and work with the Director to serve the community.  31 hour week, Monday – Friday.  Salary dependent on qualifications and experience.  Health Insurance, KPERS, and paid time off. JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND DESCRIPTION APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Time is Running Out!

The Summer Reading Adventure is coming to an end.  All reading minute must be recorded on the myLIBRO app OR your paper record sheet turned into the library by 7 p.m. on Wednesday,  June 26. Participants who have recorded reading 550 minutes will be invited to the pool party with lunch on Thursday, June 27 …

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Nellie Maxey and the Sod House Museum

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Adventure Begins at Your Library

Kids can begin registering for Summer Reading on May 6 and start reading the day that school gets out on May 21. Decorate the Library Party is right after school gets out, May 21. We’ll start issuing Pastports for Adventure at the party. Access the Summer Reading Flyer & Schedule HERE!

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