For now the library is closed to the public, but the staff is hard at work. If you visit our facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/lmlibrary, you’ll find the most recent updates and library related information.
Online library programs
We continue to offer storytimes for the kids, but for now they will be held online instead of in person. Facebook Live storytimes will be held on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 4 pm. Catch them live or watch the recordings later.
Our book club is also meeting online these days. The next meeting will be on June 9th at noon on Zoom where we will discuss “Call of the Wild” by Jack London.
Summer Reading
Summer Reading is scheduled to start June 1st. This year we’ll offer it online through Beanstack from Zoobean, Inc. Using the Beanstack website or free Beanstack Tracker mobile app, you’ll be able to sign up for Summer Reading for yourself and the kids, complete reading challenges, do online activities, update your reading log, and earn badges toward fun prizes. Watch our facebook page for more information about how to sign up for Summer Reading.
Access to digital books
Are you looking for something good to read? All Kansas residents have access to lots of great ebooks and digital audio books through the Kansas State Library Digital Book eLending program. If you follow the Digital Book eLending link on their website https://kslib.info/, you’ll find ebooks and digital audio books for all ages. Most of which can be downloaded then read offline later.
With RBdigital you can checkout up to 10 audiobooks at a time for up to three weeks.
cloudLibrary offers ebooks and audiobooks and includes new bestsellers and larger publishers. Checkout up to 5 books for 2 weeks. The app works with most mobile devices and on Windows and Mac computers.
Enki Library includes independent publishers and shelf-published books. They have a wide variety of fiction and nonfiction books. Checkout up to 10 books for 3 weeks.
Freading is the only one that doesn’t require you to place a hold on checked out items. It has a large collection that is always available. It includes books from small and medium sized publishers and a wide variety of fiction and nonfiction. Checkout up to 5 books per week for 2 weeks each.
For the kids, there is BookFlix – storybooks paired with a nonfiction ebook, and Britannica E-STAX – nonfiction eBooks for PreK through grade 9.
Tumblebooks access
Through August 31, 2020 the good people at Tumblebooks are making their reading and learning databases freely available to us through the Kansas State Library.
For kids in Kindergarten through 6th grade, Tumble Book Library includes animated talking picture books, puzzles and games, chapter books, a language learning section, videos, non-fiction books, and more.
Tumble Math is also aimed toward K-6th grade. Teen Book Cloud includes ebooks for teens. AudioBookCloud includes audio books for all ages, and RomanceBookCloud contains a collection of romance novels for adults. Each of these collections can be accessed online using a web browser.
Free Wi-Fi
For those who don’t have internet access at home, the Liberal Memorial Library parking lot is a great place to access free Wi-Fi from the safety of your car. Many fast food restaurants also provide free Wi-Fi.
Monday – The Library will be closed on Monday, February 17th for presidents’ Day. We will reopen on Tuesday for our regular hours.
Tuesday at 11 am PreschoolStorytime – We’ll have stories, songs, crafts, and more! Plus, every child gets a free book to take home at every storytime.
Wednesday at 11 am LapsitStorytime – Storytimes
for newborns to 2 year olds. Come listen to stories, sing songs, and develop
key literacy skills. Also, every child gets a free book to take home!
Wednesday at 2 pm Spinning Yarns group – Hang out with other adults who share your
interest in crochet, knitting, or other needlework. Bring your own materials.
All are welcome.
Thursday at Noon Mardi Gras Bunco – We’re having a Mardi Gras themed Bunco Party! We
will have masks, beads and prizes! The signup sheet is full, but there is a
waiting list in case of last minute dropouts. (Snacks will be served) Signup online or at the Circulation Desk.
Thursday at 5:30 pm Storytime – Evening Storytime is open to all ages. We’ll have
stories, songs, crafts, and more! Plus, every child gets a free book to take
home at every storytime.
Saturday at 1 pm Chocolate Party – Kids, have an afternoon filled with chocolate themed crafts and watch a movie. Charlie finds a golden ticket and wins a tour through the most magnificent chocolate factory in the world, led by Willy Wonka, the world’s most unusual candy maker. We will have popcorn, lemonade, and of course, chocolate.
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March Book Madness
We
are getting ready for March Book Madness here at the library. The Sweet Sixteen
books have been chosen from the most checked out books of the last two years.
Voting is open for the Elite Eight and bracket forms are available for predicting
the winning book.
Vote
for your favorite books each week during March. At the end of March, the book
with the most votes will win. If you correctly predict the winning book and
turn in your pick by Friday, March 6th by 4:30 p.m., you will win a March Book
Madness trophy. Plus, every time you vote, you will be entered into a prize
drawing. We will draw names for fun prizes every Friday in March. Vote every
week to increase your chances of winning.
There will be a separate contest for Adult books, Teen books, and Kid’s books. If you participate in all three contests, you will increase your odds of winning!
Recipe Swap
On
Tuesday, February 25th, join us for Recipe Swap and share your favorite recipe
with fellow patrons who share your passion — cooking! Every month is a
different theme! This month’s theme is “Fat Tuesday”. New Orleans
inspired recipes.
Pokémon Day
On
Thursday, Feb. 27th at 4 pm, celebrate Pokémon day with us by creating your own
fakémon (fake Pokémon), going on a scavenger hunt to find lost Pokémon, and creating
your own Pokéball!
Beginner’s 3D Printing Workshop
Do you have questions about 3D
printing? Come to our beginner’s workshop to learn how to use the library’s 3D
printer.
On Monday, March 2nd at 6
p.m., we will walk through the process of finding a print-ready file online
that you can print as is or alter to fit your needs. The workshop is held every
1st Monday of the month at 6 p.m. All ages welcome. Signup online
(http://lmlibrary.org) or at the front desk.
Spinning Yarns
On Wednesday, March 4th from 2 to 4 pm – join our Spinning Yarns group and spend time with other adults who share your interest in crochet, knitting, or other needlework! Bring your own materials and work on your ongoing projects. Beginners to experts, are all welcome.
For those of you who can’t make to the daytime group, we will have an evening version of Spinning Yarns on Thursday, March 12th and again on the 26th from 5:30 to 7:30 pm.
Library and Lunch book discussion
In March we will discuss “An
American marriage” by Tayari Jones. We’ll meet on Tuesday, March 10th
at 12 p.m.
Bring your lunch and join the
discussion.
Teen Otaku Club
Love anime and
manga? On March 15th at 1 pm, our Otaku club is focusing on the
Slice of Life genre vs the Adventure genre.
We will vote between two shows
in each category and watch the winner. Afterwards we’ll vote again to
decide which show to watch for the rest of the meeting.
We will have a craft and discussion along
with each show. Feel free to bring your own refreshments!
Teens only please, 11 – 18 year olds
(or middle and high school students).
Monday – The Library will be closed on
Monday, January 20th for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We will reopen on Tuesday
for our regular hours.
Tuesday at 11 am PreschoolStorytime – We’ll
have stories, songs, crafts, and more! Plus, every child gets a free book to
take home at every storytime.
Wednesday at 11 am LapsitStorytime – Storytimes
for newborns to 2 year olds. Come listen to stories, sing songs, and develop
key literacy skills. Also, every child gets a free book to take home!
Wednesday at 2 pm Spinning Yarns group – Hang out with other adults who share your
interest in crochet, knitting, or other needlework. Bring your own materials.
All are welcome.
Thursday at 2 pm Game Day for Adults – Play board or card games with other adults.
Signup online or at the Circulation Desk.
Thursday at 5:30 pm Storytime – Evening Storytime is open to all ages. We’ll have
stories, songs, crafts, and more! Plus, every child gets a free book to take
home at every storytime.
Thursday at 6 pm Movie Time – Watch a new animated version of an old favorite at the
library. An eccentrically macabre family moves to an ordinary suburb where
Wednesday’s friendship with the daughter of a hostile neighbor causes conflict
between the families. We’ll provide popcorn and drinks or you can bring your
own drinks.
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Recipe Swap
On
Tuesday, January 28th, join us for Recipe Swap and share your favorite recipe
with fellow patrons who share your passion — cooking! Every month is a different
theme! This month’s theme is “Super Bowl Snacks”.
Beginner’s 3D Printing Workshop
Do you have questions about 3D
printing? Come to our beginner’s workshop to learn how to use the library’s 3D
printer.
On Monday, February 3rd at
6 p.m., we will walk through the process of finding a print-ready file online
that you can print as is or alter to fit your needs. The workshop is held every
1st Monday of the month at 6 p.m. All ages welcome. Signup online
(http://lmlibrary.org) or at the front desk.
Spinning Yarns
On Wednesday, February 5th
from 2 to 4 pm – join our Spinning Yarns group and spend time with other adults
who share your interest in crochet, knitting, or other needlework! Bring your
own materials and work on your ongoing projects. Beginners to experts, are all
welcome.
Teen Otaku Club
Love anime and manga? Join us at the
library on Saturday, February 8th at 1 pm for a few episodes of a show and an
activity. We’ll vote to determine what show we will watch and there will be a
new themed activity every month. Feel free to bring your own refreshments and a
blanket or pillow to be comfortable! Teens only please, 11 – 18 year olds (or
middle and high school students).
Library and Lunch book discussion
In February, we will have a “Blind
Date with a Book”. Check out a wrapped, unknown book and maybe find a new love.
We’ll meet on Tues, February 11th at 12 p.m. to discuss the books. Bring your
lunch and join the discussion.
New Year’s Resolutions
If you’re looking for inspiration
for your New Year’s resolutions, we may be able to help. Are you determined to
eat healthier, lose weight, gain self-confidence, learn to say “no” and mean
it? Come in and check out our New Year’s resolutions book display.
Smarter Faster Better: The Secrets of Being Productive in
Life and Business
by Charles Duhigg
From the Book Description
In The Power of Habit, Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist Charles Duhigg
explained why we do what we do. In Smarter Faster Better, he applies the same
relentless curiosity, deep reporting, and rich storytelling to explain how we
can get better at the things we do. It’s a groundbreaking exploration of the
science of productivity, one that can help anyone learn to succeed with less
stress and struggle, and to get more done without sacrificing what we care
about most—to become smarter, faster, and better at everything we do.
Everything You Need You Have: How to Be at Home in Your Self
by Gerad Kite
From the Book Description
The secret to feeling at home in yourself isn’t therapy, meditation, silencing
your phone, throwing out your possessions or traveling the world. The answer is
already inside you.
Gerad Kite was a therapist for years
before realizing all the talk and analysis weren’t making a lasting difference
in the lives of his patients. So he quit his practice and looked for a new way
to help people feel better. What he discovered is a different approach to
finding a secret, peaceful, and permanent place inside yourself that you can
access at all times, a path to getting out of your head, to surrender to what
is. You’ll see that you already have what you need to be happy and well.
The Gifts of Acceptance: Embracing
People And Things as They Are
by Daniel A. Miller
From the Book Description
What would your life be like if you accepted people and things as they are? Do
you wish you had the “perfect” mate, an understanding boss, obedient children,
relatives who never fight, and friends who always agree with you? No one gets to sail
through life free of turbulence. What separates people who shake it off, bounce
back, and stay positive from the bitter, never satisfied, and defeated? Daniel
A. Miller convincingly attests that the answer is choosing acceptance. In this
book he offers tools, insights, and strategies for practicing acceptance,
coupled with inspiring true stories.
Tuesday at 11 am PreschoolStorytime – We’ll
have stories, songs, crafts, and more! Plus, every child gets a free book to take home at every storytime.
Tuesday at 5 pm Library Closing Early – The library will close at 5 pm for a Staff
Appreciation Dinner on Tuesday, December 17th. We will reopen for normal hours
on Wednesday, December 18th at 9 a.m.
Wednesday at 11 am LapsitStorytime – Storytimes
for newborns to 2 year olds. Come listen to stories, sing songs, and develop
key literacy skills. Also, every child gets a free book to take home!
Wednesday at 2 pm Spinning Yarns group – Hang out with other adults who share your
interest in crochet, knitting, or other needlework. Bring your own materials.
All are welcome.
Thursday at 5:30 pm Storytime – Evening Storytime is open to all ages. We’ll have
stories, songs, crafts, and more! Plus, every child gets a free book to take
home at every storytime.
Thursday at 6 pm Movie Time – Watch a fun new movie at the library. After
discovering a Yeti on the roof of her apartment building, teenage Yi and her
two friends embark on an epic quest to reunite the magical creature with his
family. We’ll provide popcorn and drinks or you can bring your own drinks.
Friday at Noon Ugly Sweater Party – Wear an ugly Christmas sweater for this fun
party for adults! Participate in a White Elephant gift exchange (bring a gift
costing $10 or less), play games, and eat snacks. Adults only. Seating is
limited. Sign up online at lmlibrary.org or at the front desk.
Saturday at 1 pm Last Minute Make & Take Holiday Gifts – Don’t know what to get
your friends or family this holiday season? On Saturday, December 21st
from 1 to 3 pm, join us to make something with your own hands that they are sure
to enjoy! We will have several different craft gift options to choose from, you
are welcome to make one or make them all. This event is free but supplies will
be limited.
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Food for Fines
Food
for Fines is still going on until the end of the year. Donate canned vegetables,
any nonperishable food items, new toiletries (toothpaste, soap, toilet paper,
etc.), or socks to the library and we will waive your overdue fines! All
donated items will be given to local charities. (No expired or used donations,
please.) Donate to a worthy cause and get your overdue fines forgiven.
This
works for overdue fines only, fines for lost or damaged items will not be
waived.
Video & Board
Game Day
Kids
out for Christmas break? On Monday, December 23rd between 1 and 4 pm, come on
down to play video and board games at the library! We have all kinds of games
that will keep them entertained.
Closed for Christmas
Holiday
The
library will be closed for the Christmas holiday on Tuesday, December 24th
through Thursday the 26th. We will reopen for normal hours on Friday the 27th from 9:00
a.m.to 6:00 p.m.
Bad Art Kids Craft
Kids, are you bad at art, but love
to do it anyway? On Friday, December 27th at 2 pm, come to Bad Art: Kids
Edition, where the worst art is the best! We will be making art out of leftover
craft supplies.
Indoor Snowball Fight
Kids & teens don’t be bored at
home, come to the library and join in on our indoor snowball fight! On Monday, December
30th at 1 pm, we will be crafting our own marshmallow shooters and will have a
“snowball” fight with them.
Noon Year’s Eve Party
Starting at 10:30 am on Tuesday,
December 31st, we’re counting down to Noon for our Noon Year’s Eve party. Kids
can celebrate of the coming New Year with fun and games without having to stay
up until midnight!
Library Closed for New Year’s Eve and Day
The library will close at 1 pm on
Tuesday, December 31st and will be closed on Wednesday, January 1st for New
Year’s Day. We will reopen for normal hours on Thursday the 2nd from 9:00 a.m.
to 8:00 p.m.
Beginner’s 3D Printing Workshop
Do you have questions about 3D
printing? Come to our beginner’s workshop to learn how to use the library’s 3D
printer.
On Monday, January 6th at
6 p.m., we will walk through the process of finding a print-ready file online
that you can print as is or alter to fit your needs. The workshop is held every
1st Monday of the month at 6 p.m. All ages welcome. Signup online
(http://lmlibrary.org) or at the front desk.
Spinning Yarns
On Wednesday, January 8th
from 2 to 4 pm – join our Spinning Yarns group and spend time with other adults
who share your interest in crochet, knitting, or other needlework! Bring your
own materials and work on your ongoing projects. Beginners to experts, are all
welcome.
Library and Lunch book discussion
In January, we will discuss “The
Mother-in-Law” by Sally Hepworth. We’ll meet on Tuesday, January 14th
at 12 p.m. Bring your lunch and join the discussion.
Tuesday at 11 am PreschoolStorytime – We’ll have stories, songs, crafts, and more!
Plus, every child gets a free book to take home at every storytime.
Wednesday at 11 am LapsitStorytime – Storytimes
for newborns to 2 year olds. We’ll have stories, songs, and rhymes. Also, every
child gets a free book to take home!
Wednesday at 2 pm Spinning Yarns group – Hang out with other adults who share your
interest in crochet, knitting, or other needlework. Bring your own materials.
All are welcome.
Thursday at 5:30 pm Storytime – Evening Storytime is open to all ages. We’ll have
stories, songs, crafts, and more! Plus, every child gets a free book to take
home at every storytime.
Thursday at 6 pm Movie Time – Watch a new live-action adaptation of a popular
Nickelodeon television series. Teenage Dora leads her friends on an adventure
to save her parents and solve the mystery behind a lost city of gold. We’ll
provide popcorn and drinks or you can bring your own drinks.
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Food
for Fines
Donate
canned vegetables, any nonperishable food items, new toiletries (toothpaste,
soap, toilet paper, etc.), or socks to the library and we will waive your
overdue fines! All donated items will be given to local charities. (No expired or
used donations, please.) From now until the end of the year, donate to a worthy
cause and get your overdue fines forgiven.
This
works for overdue fines only, fines for lost or damaged items will not be
waived.
Closed for
Thanksgiving Holiday
The
library will close at 1 pm on Wednesday the 27th and will be closed
on Thursday the 28th and Friday the 29th. We will reopen
for normal hours on Saturday the 30th from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Beginner’s 3D Printing Workshop
Do you have questions about 3D printing?
Come to our beginner’s workshop to learn how to use the library’s 3D printer.
On Monday, December 2nd at
6 p.m., we will walk through the process of finding a print-ready file online
that you can print as is or alter to fit your needs. The workshop is held every
1st Monday of the month at 6 p.m. All ages welcome. Signup online
(http://lmlibrary.org) or at the front desk.
Spinning Yarns
On Wednesday, December 4th
from 2 to 4 pm – join our Spinning Yarns group and spend time with other adults
who share your interest in crochet, knitting, or other needlework! Bring your
own materials and work on your ongoing projects. Beginners to experts, are all
welcome.
Library and Lunch book discussion
In December we will discuss “Mr.
Dickens and His Carol” by Samantha Silva. We’ll meet on Tuesday, December 10th
at 12 p.m. Bring your lunch and join the discussion.
Tuesday at 11 am PreschoolStorytime – We’ll have stories, songs, crafts, and more!
Plus, every child gets a free book to take home at every storytime.
Wednesday at 11 am LapsitStorytime – Storytimes
for newborns to 2 year olds. We’ll have stories, songs, and rhymes. Also, every
child gets a free book to take home!
Wednesday at 2 pm Spinning Yarns group – Hang out with other adults who share your
interest in crochet, knitting, or other needlework. Bring your own materials.
All are welcome.
Thursday at 5:30 pm Storytime – Evening Storytime is open to all ages. We’ll have
stories, songs, crafts, and more! Plus, every child gets a free book to take
home at every storytime.
Saturday at 1 pm Family Halloween Party – Everyone’s invited to our family Halloween
party. There will be games, crafts and candy. Don’t forget to dress up in your
best costume!
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Escape
Room: Hocus Pocus
If you haven’t experienced our Hocus Pocus themed
Escape Room yet, this week is your last chance. The Escape Room is free and is open
to ages 10 and older for groups of 2 to 5 people. Sign up is required, please
call the library (620-626-0180) to reserve your spot! It is open from 2 pm to 7
pm Monday through Thursday, and 1 pm to 5 pm on Friday and Saturday.
Interactive
Movie
On Monday October 28th at 6 pm, enjoy an interactive
showing of a Halloween Disney movie. Teenage Max moves to Salem where he
accidentally releases the Sanderson sisters, witches who lived 300 years ago.
Max and his friends must stop them before it’s too late.
Recipe
Swap
On
Tuesday, October 29th at 6:30pm join us for Recipe Swap and share your favorite
recipe with fellow patrons who share your passion for cooking. Every month is a
different theme! This month’s theme is “Orange you glad you’re in Recipe
Swap!”, any recipe with the color orange in it.
Halloween
Bunco
On
Halloween day at Noon, Wear your costumes and join us for for Bunco, the
popular dice game! Registration is required, so register by phone, (620-626-0180),
online at lmlibrary.org or in person.
Adults only.
Teen Halloween
Party
Teens
in middle school and high school, come join us on Thursday, October 31st at 6
pm for a Halloween party just for you! We will have a costume contest, games,
and snacks!
Beginner’s 3D Printing Workshop
Do you have questions about 3D
printing? Come to our beginner’s workshop to learn how to use the library’s 3D
printer.
On Monday, November 4th
at 6 p.m., we will walk through the process of finding a print-ready file
online that you can print as is or alter to fit your needs. The workshop is
held every 1st Monday of the month at 6 p.m. All ages welcome. Signup
online (http://lmlibrary.org) or at the front desk.
Spinning Yarns
On Wednesday, November 6th from 2 to
4 pm – join our Spinning Yarns group and spend time with other adults who share
your interest in crochet, knitting, or other needlework! Bring your own
materials and work on your ongoing projects. Beginners to experts, are all
welcome.
Library and Lunch book discussion
For November’s book discussion, we asked
our patrons to write down the names of authors they are most thankful for and we
put them in a bowl for others to draw from. Come to the circulation desk to
draw an author’s name and find a book in the library written by that author. We’ll
meet on Tuesday, November 12th at 12 p.m. Bring your lunch and join
the discussion.
Tuesday at 11 am PreschoolStorytime – We’ll have stories, songs, crafts, and more! Plus, every child gets a free book to take home at every storytime.
Tuesday at 5:30 pm Movie Time – A kind-hearted street urchin and a power-hungry Grand Vizier vie for a magic lamp that has the power to make their deepest wishes come true. We will bring the popcorn and you can bring the soda!
Wednesday at 11 am LapsitStorytime – Storytimes for newborns to 2 year olds. We’ll have stories, songs, and rhymes. Also, every child gets a free book to take home!
Wednesday at 2 pm Game Day for Adults – Hang out with other adults and play board or card games.
Thursday at 2 pm Comfort for Critters – Make knotted fleece blankets to donate to the Liberal Animal Shelter.
Thursday at 5:30 pm Storytime – Evening Storytime is open to all ages. We’ll have stories, songs, crafts, and more! Plus, every child gets a free book to take home at every storytime.
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Recipe Swap
On Tuesday, September 24th at 6:30 p.m., join us for Recipe Swap and share your favorite recipe with fellow patrons who share your passion — cooking!
Every month is a different theme! This month’s theme is “Chicken and Waffles”, breakfast recipes or any recipes that include chicken.
Spinning Yarns
On Wednesday, September 25th from 2 to 4 pm – join our Spinning Yarns group and spend time with other adults who share your interest in crochet, knitting, or other needlework! Bring your own materials and work on your ongoing projects. Beginners to experts, are all welcome.
Pirate Party
Kids, celebrate “Talk like a Pirate Day”, at the library on Saturday, the 28th at 1 pm with a pirate themed Disney movie featuring Tinkerbell. We’ll also have pirate themed crafts to do while you enjoy the movie.
Comfort for Critters
On Thursday, Sept. 19th and again on Oct. 3rd from 2 to 4 pm, we’re getting together to make knotted fleece blankets for the cats and dogs at the Liberal Animal Shelter.
Please sign up for either or both sessions by calling (620) 626-0180 or online at http://lmlibrary.org. You could also help by donating fleece for the blankets. Donations are needed by Sept. 16th.
Beginner’s 3D Printing Workshop
Do you have questions about 3D printing? Come to our beginner’s workshop to learn how to use the library’s 3D printer.
On Monday, October 7th at 6 p.m., we will walk through the process of finding a print-ready file online that you can print as is or alter to fit your needs. The workshop is held every 1st Monday of the month at 6 p.m. All ages welcome. Signup online (http://lmlibrary.org) or at the front desk.
Library and Lunch book discussion
In October, we will discuss “The Thirteenth Tale” by Diane Setterfield. We’ll meet on Tuesday, October 8th at 12 p.m. Bring your lunch and join the discussion.
Book Series Spotlight
Inspired by the upcoming “International Talk Like a Pirate Day”, I decided draw attention to a new series of books with a futuristic pirate theme.
The galaxy has seen great empires rise and fall. Planets have shattered and been remade. Humanity still thrives amongst the ruins of alien civilizations. There are vast fortunes to be made, if you know where to find them . . . Captain Rackamore and his crew do. It’s their business to find abandoned worlds and to crack them open for the ancient relics and barely-remembered technologies inside. But while they ply their risky trade with integrity, not everyone is so scrupulous.
Sisters, Adrana and Fura Ness are the newest members of Rackamore’s crew, signed on to save their family from bankruptcy. Only Rackamore has enemies, and there might be more waiting for them in space than adventure and fortune: the fabled and feared Bosa Sennen in particular.
Revenger is a tale of space pirates, buried treasure and phantom weapons, of unspeakable hazards and single-minded heroism . . . and of vengeance
Adrana and Fura Ness have finally been reunited, but both have changed beyond recognition. Once desperate for adventure, now Adrana is haunted by her enslavement on the feared pirate Bosa Sennen’s ship. And rumors of Bosa Sennen’s hidden cache of treasure have ensnared her sister, Fura, into single-minded obsession.
Shadow Captain is a desperate story of cursed ships, vengeful corporations, and alien artifacts, of daring escapes and wealth beyond imagining … and of betrayal.
Tuesday at 11 am PreschoolStorytime – With Summer Reading over, we are resuming our normal storytime schedule. We’ll have stories, songs, crafts, and more! Plus, every child gets a free book to take home at every storytime.
Tuesday at 5 pm Movie Time – The events set in motion by Thanos that wiped out half the universe and fractured the Avengers ranks compels the remaining Avengers to take a final stand in the latest movie from the Marvel universe. We will bring the popcorn and you can bring the soda!
Wednesday at 11 am LapsitStorytime – Storytimes for newborns to 2 year olds. We’ll have stories, songs, and rhymes. Also, every child gets a free book to take home!
Wednesday at 2 pm Spinning Yarns group – Hang out with other adults who share your interest in crochet, knitting, or other needlework. Bring your own materials. All are welcome.
Thursday at 5:30 pm Storytime – Evening Storytime is open to all ages. We’ll have stories, songs, crafts, and more! Plus, every child gets a free book to take home at every storytime.
Friday at 4 pm Movie Time – Can’t get enough of our summer reading theme “A Universe of Stories”? Catch this movie that fits into the theme but didn’t quite fit into our schedule for the summer. Video game expert Alex Rogan finds himself transported to another planet after conquering a video game only to find out it was just a test. He is recruited to join the team of best starfighters to defend their world from the attack.
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Recipe Swap
On Tuesday, August 27th at 6:30 p.m., join us for Recipe Swap and share your favorite recipe with fellow patrons who share your passion — cooking!
Every month is a different theme! This month’s theme is “A Taste of Your Name”, Recipes that start with the first initial of your name.
Teen Kahoot Trivia: Avatar the Last Airbender
Teens, see how much you know about the show Avatar the Last Airbender. On Thursday, August 29th at 6 pm play Kahoot Trivia at the library. Even if you don’t know the answers it’s still fun. Bring your own electronic device or use one of our laptops to play along on Kahoot. Prizes will be available.
Closed for Labor Day
The Library will be closed on Monday, September 2nd for Labor Day. We will reopen on Tuesday at 9 am for our regular hours.
Escape Room: Escape the Library!
Join us for our very first Escape Room! This room is free to the public and is perfect for beginners. It will give you a taste of what escape rooms are all about. Escape the Library!
You have lost track of time while assisting Royce, the director, and need to find your way out! The escape room has 30-minute time limit and a limit of four people in a group. It is best for teens and adults (11 and up). Sign up is required. Please call (620)626-0180 and ask for Sarah for more information or to sign up.
Beginner’s 3D Printing Workshop
Do you have questions about 3D printing? Come to our beginner’s workshop to learn how to use the library’s 3D printer.
On Monday, September 9th at 6 p.m., we will walk through the process of finding a print-ready file online that you can print as is or alter to fit your needs. The workshop is held every 1st Monday of the month at 6 p.m. All ages welcome. Signup online (http://lmlibrary.org) or at the front desk.
Teen Video Game Day
Celebrate National Video Games Day with us on September 12th from 4:30 to 7 pm! Free play will be open for all of our systems and if there is enough interest, we will have a tournament.
Library and Lunch book discussion
In September, we will discuss “This Is How It Always Is” by Laurie Frankel. We’ll meet on Tuesday, September 10th at 12 p.m. Bring your lunch and join the discussion.
Movie Time
Treat yourself to this brand new live action version of a classic Disney movie. On Tuesday, September 17th at 5:30 pm, watch a kindhearted street urchin and a power-hungry Grand Vizier vie for a magic lamp that has the power to make their deepest wishes come true.
Monday – Friday at 11:30 am to 12:30 pm – Summer Lunches are still being served in the Downstairs Activity Area at the Library. USD 480’s Summer Food Service Program is open to all children and teens, ages 1-18.
Monday at 4:30 pm Movie Time – Made in 2009, this movie stars Dwayne Johnson, Jessica Biel and Justin Long. Astronaut Chuck Baker lands on what he thinks is an uninhabited alien planet, only to discover that he has accidentally invaded an alien civilization.
Tuesday at 11 am Storytime – 3 to 6 years – We’ll have space themed stories and crafts. Plus, every child gets a free book to take home at every storytime.
Tuesday at 4 pm Teen Kahoot Trivia: Stranger Things – Join us for Stranger Things trivia hosted on Kahoot. Kahoot is a fun website/app for classroom style quizzes. The questions for this will be themed around Stranger Things, don’t worry if you don’t know the answers; come for fun! There will be a prize for the winner!
Tuesday at 6 pm Bad Art for Adults – Are you bad at art, but love to do it anyway? Come to our Bad Art program where the worst art is the best! We will be making art out of leftover craft supplies and voting on the worst – or is it the best?!
Wednesday at 11 am Storytime – Birth to 2 years– Storytimes for newborns to 2 year olds. We’ll have stories, songs, and rhymes. Also, every child gets a free book to take home!
Wednesday at 2 pm Spinning Yarns group – Hang out with other adults who share your interest in crochet, knitting, or other needlework. Bring your own materials. All are welcome.
Wednesday at 4 pm Teen DIY: Shark Week Jewelry Making – During Summer Reading, we will have a series of DIY programs for teens. This week’s DIY project is inspired by Shark Week.
Thursday at 11 am Storytime – 7 to 11 years – We’ll have space themed stories and crafts. Plus, every child gets a free book to take home at every storytime.
Thursday at 5:30 pm Storytime – Evening Storytime is open to all ages. We’ll have space themed stories and crafts. Plus, every child gets a free book to take home at every storytime.
Thursday at 6 pm Fandom Debates – Teens, got a favorite fandom? Come argue your opinions! Go head to head about topics like books, manga, pop culture, movies, TV, whatever you’re a fan of.
Friday at Noon Adult End of Summer Reading Party – We will be drawing for the winners of our Summer Reading Bingo Card program while enjoying pizza! Sign up required. Signup onlineor at the front desk.
Friday at 2 pm Kid’s End of Summer Reading Party – At our Kids End of Summer Reading Party on Friday, July 26th at 2 pm, we will be eating pizza and watching a Disney Pixar movie about a lovable robot. If you haven’t already turned in your reading logs, this will be your last chance to turn them in and get a prize.
Friday at 4 pm Teen End of Summer Reading Party – Come to our Teen End of Summer Reading Party for your last chance to finish your bingo card and get prizes! If you missed out on any of the previous programs, DIY or Kahoot Trivia, you will have a chance to participate during the party. In addition, we will be playing board and card games and have snacks available.
More Events
Recipe Swap
On Tuesday, July 30th at 6:30 p.m., join us for Recipe Swap and share your favorite recipe with fellow patrons who share your passion — cooking! Every month is a different theme. This month’s theme is “Picnic Foods”.
Harry Potter’s Birthday Party
Harry Potter is turning 39 this year. Celebrate his birthday with us on Wednesday, July 31st at 4 p.m. Watch a movie and get sorted into your Hogwarts house. Refreshments will include butterbeer and cupcakes.
Beginner’s 3D Printing Workshop
Do you have questions about 3D printing? Come to our beginner’s workshop to learn how to use the library’s 3D printer.
On Monday, August 5th at 6 p.m., we will walk through the process of finding a print-ready file online that you can print as is or alter to fit your needs. The workshop is held the every 1st Monday of the month at 6 p.m. All ages welcome. Signup online or at the front desk.
Library and Lunch book discussion
In August, we will discuss “Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper” by Phaedra Patrick. We’ll meet on Tuesday, August 13th at 12 p.m. Bring your lunch and join the discussion.
Monday – Friday at 11:30 am to 12:30 pm – Summer Lunches will be served in the Downstairs Activity Area at the Library. USD 480’s Summer Food Service Program is open to all children and teens, ages 1-18.
Monday at 2 pm Mythology Behind the Constellations – Matthew McIntyre and Katie Rages share the mythology behind the constellations. Part of our “A Universe of Stories” Teen Summer Reading Program.
Tuesday at 11 am Storytime – 3 to 6 years – We’ll have space themed stories and crafts. Plus, every child gets a free book to take home at every storytime.
Tuesday at 4 pm Teen DIY: Space Spray Paint Art – During Summer Reading, we will have a series of DIY programs for teens. This week we will be making space scenes out of spray paint on poster paper. We will have supplies for the first 25 teens.
Wednesday at 11 am Storytime – Birth to 2 years– Storytimes for newborns to 2 year olds. We’ll have stories, songs, and rhymes. Also, every child gets a free book to take home!
Wednesday at 6 pm Juneteenth Program – Join us in the coffee bar area for a Juneteenth presentation for all ages. Juneteenth is a holiday that commemorates the June 19, 1865, announcement of the abolition of slavery in Texas. It is also called Emancipation Day and Freedom Day.
Thursday at Noon Adult Craft Day – Join us for a fun summer themed craft, supplies will be provided, sign up required.
Thursday at 5:30 pm Storytime – Evening Storytime is open to all ages. We’ll have space themed stories and crafts. Plus, every child gets a free book to take home at every storytime.
Thursday at 6 pm Fandom Debates – Teens, got a favorite fandom? Come argue your opinions! Go head to head about topics like books, manga, pop culture, movies, TV, whatever your a fan of.
Friday at 1 pm Jammin’ Randy –The show is called “Rockin’ through the Universe” and will include original songs that teach about the planets and also include fun dance songs!
More Events
There will be a lot more special events in the next month as part of our Summer Reading program. Pick up an event calendar at the library or visit our website, http://lmlibrary.org, for more information.
Monday, June 24th at 2 pm – Mythology Behind the Constellations part 2
Tuesday, June 25th at 4 pm – Teen Kahoot Trivia: Star Wars
Tuesday, June 25th at 6:30pm – Recipe Swap
Wednesday, June 26th at 1pm – Mad Science, Destination: Moon!
Wednesday, June 26th at 2pm – Spinning Yarns group
Friday, June 28th at 3:30pm – Interactive Movie for adults and teens
Tuesday, July 2nd at 1:30pm – Dan Dan the Magic Man, “Cosmic Conjuring: A Universe of Magic”
Tuesday, July 2nd at 4 pm – Teen DIY: Sonic Screwdriver Pens
Tuesday, July 9th at 1 pm – Musician Aaron Fowler and Miss Bella, will share stories and songs. For ages 4 & up.
Wednesday, July 10th at 2 pm – Astronomy Class, teen program presented by Darrin Hook
Thursday, July 11th at 1 pm – Troy Graham, folk singer-songwriter, poet, children’s entertainer
Friday, July 19 at 1:30 pm – Priscilla Howe, A Galaxy of Giggles
Summer Reading Signup
It’s still not too late to sign up for summer reading. Kid’s birth to 11 years old can sign-up for summer reading online (http://lmlibrary.org/kids/summerreading/) or at the library. For teens, 6th – 12th grade, no sign-up is needed. Just come to the library to get your Teen Summer Reading bingo card and find out how to get started. Adults have their own summer reading program. Sign up for it online (http://lmlibrary.org/adults/summerreading/) or at the library.
