Welcome new Bookmobile manager, Amy Burkholder
Amy Burkholder joined the library staff as the new manager of the Bookmobile.
Read MoreAmy Burkholder joined the library staff as the new manager of the Bookmobile.
Read MoreThere are many definitions for play: to occupy oneself in amusement, to act, to pretend to be, are but a few. It is a process, not a thing. Play is different for all of us. Play helps children construct knowledge they will use for the rest of their lives. It allows them the opportunity to discover and explore the world and gives them the tools they will need to become lifelong learners.
Read More“Libraries give us a place to come together. So make a point to stop by the one near you.”
Read MoreGoodreads is a social cataloging website for book nerds that launched in January 2007. As of July 2012 it had 10 million registered members with 20 million monthly visits. That’s a lot of book recommendations.
Read MoreThink this is a tough storm? Try the Laura Ingalls Wilder classic The Long Winter about the 1880-1881 winter that almost killed Laura and her family after deep snow prevented the trains from getting through to her small town for several months.
Read MoreIf you use the book drop in Peculiar, please be aware we moved it to the new City Hall located at 250 S Main St. It’s in a convenient location to drive up and drop off your returns.
Read MoreThe Outstanding Women of Missouri exhibit which started in 2002, recognizes Missouri women whose fortitude, persistence, and judgment led them to distinguish themselves in their chosen profession or areas of service. The traveling history exhibit honors these individuals by displaying an image of each woman, as well as featuring their accomplishments and their story.
Read MoreDec 13, 2012 Hi Karen, Thank you again for bringing Mrs. Claus and Santa to the Garden City library. We
Read MoreOne of our favorite things to do with our kids as they got older was to read chapter books out loud. Because books are all about stories and imagination, they are a great alternative to screen time. The Christmas season with its cozy evenings and relaxed bedtimes is the perfect time for this.
Read MoreThis is a Thomas Nast illustration representing the Civil War, Christmas Eve 1862. This was published in the January 1863 issue
Read MoreHistorian and reenactor Jim Beckner outlines the Christmas traditions of the 1850’s and 1860’s including trees, cards, gifts, food and the Santa of 150 years ago! Fun and informational for both children and adults!
Read MoreAs a librarian, I think a lot about reading and one thing I’m particularly thankful for is that my parents and grandparents and other members of my extended family read to me from an early age. In hindsight, it was probably the single most valuable thing they could have done for me during my early years. Research shows that children raised in homes where reading and family literacy activities are common are more likely to succeed in school and become better readers later in life.
Read MoreLast spring I was asked to be on the Mark Twain Award Committee for the Missouri Association of School Librarians. I was the public library representative. It was our job to read hundreds of books of which one would eventually be chosen to be the Mark Twain Award book of 2014.
Read MoreI wish to give thanks for libraries. I know that school and public libraries have enriched my entire life.
Read MoreThere’s something about us that can’t be measured in dollars and cents. And that’s what you give when you volunteer. When people volunteer, that’s when a community becomes a family.
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