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The Great American Eclipse is Coming!

Rodeo Recollections

Watch a March 27, 2017 video recording of Melvin Gleason, Ron Gleason, and Darrel Miller remembering their amateur rodeo days. CLICK HERE

Discussion Series

THIS SUNDAY   April 2, 2-5 p.m. AT THE ECHS MUSEUM                         (Junction of Hwys 50 & 56) *  Bus tour – Architectural Styles of Kinsley      Ed Carlson, Architect and Historian *  True Sod presentation by Barbara Oringderff     Tour ECHS Sod …

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PHOTOGRAPHY WITH YOUR MOBILE DEVICES

So you’ve taken all those photos with your phone.  Now What?  It’s time to sign  up for a FREE class at the library to learn some great tips and more about getting the best results form the camera in your mobile device including iPhones, Androids, iPads, and other smart devices. Professional photographer, Julie Mead, is …

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JUMP INTO READING STORY HOUR

October 5- November 16 Wednesdays, 10-10:45 a.m. Children age 3-5 

LIBRARY CHANGES HOURS

Beginning January 2, the library began closing at 7 p.m. on Monday and Wednesday evenings.   Our new hours are: Mon. and Wed. from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tues., Thurs., and Fri. from 9-11 a.m., 1-5 p.m.   Saturdays from 1-5 p.m.

KANSAS READS TO PRESCHOOLERS WEEK

Are you reading to the preschoolers in your life? Lots of fun and interesting picture books are ready to be checked out. Come to the library today!

KHC TALK Series

LAST  TALK –  CHANGE THE DATE: MONDAY, November 14, 7 p.m. Not Without Laughter  by Langston Hughes NEW Discussion Leader:  Galen Boehme, Ph.D., retired USD 347 English Teacher The library is hosting the Kansas Humanities Council TALK series, Literature with Kansas Connections this fall.  Each month, the books are available at the library to check …

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2016 Kansas Notable Books Now On Shelf

  The Kinsley Library recently received a grant for $194 to purchase books selected to be on the 2016 Kansas Notable Book List.  This list  annually recognizes15 outstanding titles either written by Kansans or about a Kansas related topic. The Kansas Notable Book List highlights Kansas’ lively contemporary writing community and encourages readers to enjoy …

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SUMMER READING END WITH A SPLASH!

Summer Reading is over.Click to view PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS and CALENDAR 111 SUMMER READING PARTICIPANTS MET THEIR GOALS!  and all the kids were winners at the Olympic Field Day and Super Swim Meet! Every participant who met their reading goal earned: A GREAT time at the swim party on June 30 with lunch provided by Kinsley …

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