Now that Summer Reading is officially over, the staff of the Liberal Memorial Library would like to thank all of our patrons, kids, performers, staff, board members, volunteers, visitors, and passers-by that visited the library over these past two months.
From the kickoff to the closing party, we are ecstatic that you took the time and effort to make it into the library and look forward to seeing everyone again next year for another exciting year of Summer Reading.
Coming Events
Storytimes –
Monday evenings at 5:30 pm
Wednesdays at 10:00 am
Mahjong
Are you interested in learning a new game to play with family and friends? Every Friday at 1 pm we will get together for a fun game of Mahjong here at the library. Learn the rules of this traditional Chinese game and play some Mahjong. No experience necessary. For adults only.
Forrest McCurren Live
Enjoy a free concert at Liberal Memorial Library on Wednesday, July 24th at 6pm. Forrest McCurren will perform live with his signature Ozark sound.
The Zen Den
On Thursday Aug.1st at 4pm, watch your art transform and come alive with special glow paint. Looking to spice it up or try something different? This is just the event for you! Round up your crew and let’s paint in the dark!!
Welcome to the “Zen Den” – the ultimate after-school hangout for teens! Dive into crafts, binge-watch movies and anime, and challenge your friends to video game battles in a welcoming space just for you.
LEGO Play Day
Kids, unleash your imagination! On Tuesday, August 6th at 4pm, join us for free-play with LEGO bricks galore!
Library and Lunch
OnTuesday, August 13th at Noon, our book club will meet to discuss “Iona Iverson’s Rules for Commuting” by Clare Pooley. Bring your lunch and join the discussion.
Summer Beach Reads book display
Here are a few of the books in our Summer Beach Reads book display. Come in and check it out.
Autumn brings haunting beauty to the sun-soaked dunes on Isle of Palms, where Olivia “Lovie” Rutledge lives in her beloved Primrose Cottage. As the seasons change, Lovie remembers one special summer…
In 1974, America is changing, but Charleston remains eternally the same. When Lovie married aristocratic, businessman Stratton Rutledge, she turned over her fortune and fate to his control. But she refused to relinquish her family’s old seaside cottage, Lovie’s refuge from social expectations and her overbearing husband’s philandering.
Then, in the summer of ‘74, biologist Russell Bennett visits to research the beach’s turtles. Their shared interest brings them together, and soon it blooms into a passionate, profound love—forcing Lovie to face an agonizing decision. Stratton’s influence is far-reaching, and if she dares to dream beyond a summer affair, she risks losing her reputation, her wealth, even her children.
Conley Hawkins left her family’s small town newspaper, The Silver Bay Beacon, in the rearview mirror years ago. Now a star reporter for a big-city paper, Conley is exactly where she wants to be and is about to take a position in Washington, D.C. Or so she thinks.
When the new job goes up in smoke, Conley finds herself right back where she started, working for her sister, who is trying to keep local paper afloat. Then Conley witnesses an accident that ends in the death of a local congressman. The more she digs into the story, the more dangerous it gets. As an old heartbreaker causes trouble and a new flame ignites, it soon looks like their sleepy beach town is the most scandalous hotspot of the summer.
When four strangers rent bargain-basement rooms in an old hotel near the beach, they embark on the summer of their lives. First there’s Ariel Spencer, who has big dreams of becoming a writer. Her new friend Sheila Murphy is a good Catholic girl from Ohio. Then there’s small-town Missourian Wyatt Smith. The last of the four, Nick Volkov, is looking to make a name for himself. Despite their differences, the four bond over everything that Nantucket has to offer. But venturing out on their own for the first time, with all its adventure and risks, could change the course of their lives.
Twenty-six years after that amazing summer, Ariel, Sheila, Wyatt, and Nick reunite at the hotel where they first met. Life hasn’t exactly worked out the way they had all hoped. Being back together again will mean confronting the past and finding themselves. Meanwhile, the next generation discovers Nantucket: Their children explore the island together, experiencing love and heartbreak and forging lifelong bonds, just as their parents did all those years ago. It’s sure to be one unforgettable reunion.
Summer Reading is in full swing here at Liberal Memorial Library with a new event or performance nearly every day of the week! All events are free of charge but some may have limited seating and require registration. Come to the library and checkout this year’s Summer Reading events.
It’s not too late to sign up for Summer Reading and earn fun prizes while reading! Register online https://lmlibrary.org/srp2024 or in person.
Adventure Board Game Night – Teen Summer Reading
On Monday, June 17 at 5 pm, teens are invited to come to the library and play the games that we all know and love and maybe discover a new favorite.
Smoky Hills Share-A-Story Presentation with Jennifer Hanson
On Tuesday, June 18th at 11 am, Smoky Hills PBS is coming to our library to present Share A Story “Nature Cat”. Each child will get a book to take home.
Share a Story is a 45-60 minute program geared toward children ages 2-7.
Read it – Jennifer Hanson will read a “Nature Cat” book to us
Watch it – We will watch a “Nature Cat” PBS kids video
Do it – We will Have fun making a craft
Closed for Juneteenth
The Library will be closed on Wednesday, June 19th in observance of Juneteenth National Independence Day. We will reopen on Thursday for our normal hours, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Aaron Fowler “The Adventure Begins Today!”
Musician Aaron Fowler is coming to the library on Thursday, June 20th at 11 am with his “The Adventure Begins Today!” Summer Reading program.
There will be singing, moving, playing instruments, and sharing stories, including stories from the latest book in the Bella and Choco series, The Boat. For ages 4 & up.
Blacklight Bingo
On Tuesday, June 25th at 3pm, bring the whole family to this fun spin on bingo. Be sure and wear neon and you may win some prizes!
What’s in the box? – Teen Summer Reading
Teens, got what it takes to unravel the secrets hidden within the box? On Wednesday, June 26th at 5pm, swing by our summer reading party and show off your detective skills!
Juggler Extraordinaire Richard Penner
Wacky adventures await on Thursday, June 27th at 2pm, when Richard Penner, Juggler Extraordinaire performs his Circus Arts Act!
Charcuterie 101 – Adult Summer Reading
On June 27th at 6 pm, come to the library to learn how to make beautiful charcuterie boards and enjoy a delicious tasting!
Help us kickoff Summer Reading on Thursday, June 3rd with our Summer Reading Kick Off Party. From 12 to 2 pm there will be games, prizes, hot dogs, and more! After that, starting at 2 pm, Mad Science will present “Dino Show”, a program millions of years in the making. All ages are welcome.
Earn prizes by reading 5, 10, and 15 hours! Fill out and turn in a reading log by July 13th to qualify to earn prizes. For every hour your child reads (or is read to), color in one circle on the reading log. Bring your reading log in after five circles are filled and get a prize. Earn another prize for ten circles, and earn a final prize for fifteen circles!
Come in to the library to pick up your reading log and Summer Reading calendar.
The Teen and Adult Summer Reading Programs
How it Works
Teens and adults, play our Summer Reading Adventure Bingo to receive prizes and raffle tickets for chances to win more prizes.
Complete a bingo square by performing the actions or reading the books described on the bingo sheet square. Earn a bingo by completing a horizontal, vertical, or diagonal line. For each square completed, have a library employee stamp that spot. Attending a program allows you to get any spot stamped. First bingo receives a prize. For each spot stamped you will receive a raffle ticket for chances to win prizes. Black Out receives 10 extra raffle tickets.
Saturday, July 13th is the last day to turn in raffle tickets.
The Teen Summer Reading Program is open to teens ages 12 to 17. The Adult Program is open to adults ages 18 and up.
Come into the library to pick up a bingo sheet (one sheet for Teens and another for Adults) and a copy of the Summer Reading calendar.
Summer Reading Events
In addition to our regular library events, we will also have lots of fun Summer Reading events:
Monday evenings at 5:30 pm – Evening Storytime
Wednesdays at 10 am – Morning Storytime
Fridays at 1 pm – Mahjong – for Adults
Saturdays at 11 am – Saturday Storytime
Saturdays at 11:30 am – Saturday Storytime in Spanish
Mon, June 3rd at noon – Summer Reading Kick-Off Party followed by Mad Science – All ages
Wed, June 5th at 12 pm – Gardening with Ron Honig – for Adults
Wed, June 5th at 5 pm – Taskmaster – for Teens
Thurs, June 6th at 2 pm – Jay and Leslie: Laughing Matters – for all ages
Thurs, June 6th at 4 pm – The Zen Den Cafe – for Teens
Tues, June 11th at 1 pm – Dan Dan the Magic Man – for all ages
Wed, June 12th at 5 pm Teen Movie Night – for Teens
Thurs, June 13th at 1 pm – Wisconsin Schneider and the Magic of Music – for all ages
Fri, June 14th at 12 pm – Luau Bunco – for Adults
Mon, June 17th at 5 pm – Adventure Board Game Night – for Teens
Tues, June 18th at 11 am – Smoky Hills Share-A-Story Presentation with Jennifer Hanson – for all ages
Thurs, June 20th at 2 pm – Musician Aaron Fowler – for all ages
Tues, June 25th at 3 pm – Bioluminescent Bingo – for all ages
Wed, June 26th at 5 pm – What’s in the box? – for Teens
Thurs, June 27th at 2 pm – Juggler Extraordinaire Richard Penner – for all ages
Thurs, June 27th at 6 pm – Charcuterie 101 – for Adults
Mon, July 1st at 1 pm – Master Storyteller Jefferson Knapp – for all ages
Wed, July 3rd at 10 am – Llamas at the Library – for all ages
Tues, July 9th at 1 pm – Musician Thad Beach – for all ages
Fri, July 12th at 2 pm – End of summer reading party – for all ages
Closed Memorial Day
The Library will be closed on Monday, May 27th for Memorial Day. We will reopen on Tuesday for our normal hours, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
We had a great time during this year’s Summer Reading program and want to thank all of the sponsors who helped make it possible. Without your help funding special events, such as the visit from the Lee Richardson Zoomobile, Mad Science, and Dan Dan the Magic Man, and without your help with Summer Reading prizes, this year’s Summer Reading program could not have been the success that it was.
Summer Lunch Program
Summer Reading may be over but the Summer Lunch program is still continuing until July 27th. USD 480 Nutrition Services is providing free grab-and-go lunches to any child from 1 to 18 years old. The program runs Monday through Thursday and does not require special identification or registration. Limit one meal per child per day.
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Pick-up Locations: Liberal Memorial Library, Recreation Center (950 S. Grant Avenue), Blue Bonnet Park (1101 W. 8th Street), Light Park (1100 N. Kansas Ave.) and Mary Frame Park (200-298 E. Pancake Blvd)
For more information contact Connie Vogts @ 620-604-2230 or connie.vogts@usd480.net
Teen Otaku Club
Do you love anime and manga and are in middle or high school? Then come to our Teen Otaku Club meeting.
On Wednesday, July 19th at 5 pm we will watch & discuss the anime “Sweetness & Lightning”.
Sign up in advance to get a free sticker at the meeting! Join us for your chance at an anime door prize, snacks, a craft/activity and fun anime/manga discussion.
Bee Jay Storytime
Two of the Liberal Bee Jays will visit the library for a special storytime on July 20th at 4 pm. We will read a couple books, make a craft, and do a meet and greet with the Liberal Bee Jays.
Regular Storytimes –
Monday evenings at 5:30 pm
Wednesdays at 10:00 am
Saturdays at 11 am in English and 11:30 in Spanish
Facebook Storytimes in English and Spanish
Books, Coffee & Donuts
On Wednesday, August 2nd starting at 9 am, come to the library to chat with our staff over coffee and donuts about new releases and new events happening that month.
Mahjong
Do you love to play Mahjong? Are you interested in learning a new game to play with family and friends? Every Friday at 1 pm, we will get together for a fun game of Mahjong here at the library. Learn the rules of this traditional Chinese game and play some Mahjong. No experience necessary. For adults only. Signup is required.
Library and Lunch
OnTuesday, August 8th at Noon, our book club will meet to discuss “Remarkably bright creatures” by Shelby Van Pelt. Bring your lunch and join the discussion.
Summer Book Display
Come in and check out our Summer themed book display. Here are a few of the books on display available for checkout.
Coming of age in California, Laura felt connected to her best friend in every way. Until one summer night, when a shocking betrayal sent Laura running through the pines, down the dock, and into a new life, leaving Casey and a first love in her wake.
But the past is impossible to escape, and now, after seventeen years away, Laura is pulled home and into a reunion with Casey she can’t resist—one last scavenger hunt. But just as the game brings Laura and Casey back together, the clues unravel a stunning secret that threatens to tear them apart…
Mesmerizing and unforgettable, Amy Mason Doan’s The Summer List is about losing and recapturing the person who understands you best—and the unbreakable bonds of girlhood.
Four friends. Twenty years. One unexpected journey.
Eva, Benedict, Sylvie, and Lucien graduate in 1997, into an exhilarating world on the brink of the new millennium. But as their dizzying twenties evaporate into their thirties, the once close-knit friends, now scattered and struggling to navigate thwarted dreams, lost jobs, and broken hearts, find themselves drawn together once again in stunning and unexpected ways.
A dazzling depiction of the highs and lows of adulthood, Invincible Summer is a story about finding the courage to carry on in the wake of disappointment and a powerful testament to love and friendship as the constants in an ever-changing world.
From the author of Please Don’t Come Back from the Moon and My American Unhappiness, a deft and hilarious exploration of the simmering tensions beneath the surface of a contented marriage which explode in the bedrooms and backyards of a small town over the course of a long, hot summer.
Claire, Don, and their neighbors and friends find themselves on an existential odyssey, exploring the most puzzling quandaries of marriage and maturity.
Award-winning writer Dean Bakopoulos delivers a brutally honest and incredibly funny novel about the strange and tenuous ties that bind us, and the strange and unlikely places we find connection. Full of mirth, melancholy, and redemption, Summerlong explores what happens when life goes awry.
Help us kickoff Summer Reading on Thursday, June 1st from 2 to 4 pm at our Summer Reading Kick Off Party. We will have games, hotdogs, chips, lemonade, and more! All ages welcome.
This summer’s theme is all about exploring the different characters and stories that get people of all ages excited about reading.
The Children’s Summer Reading Program
How it Works
Children’s program is open to kids ages 0-11 years old. Kids who read (or are read to) 25 hours or more will earn a prize! Fill out and turn in a reading log by July 15th to qualify to earn a prize. Fill out one star on the reading log for every hour your child reads,. When all the stars are filled, your child has read 25 hours and earned a prize!
Come in to the library to pick up your reading log and a copy of the Summer Reading calendar.
The Teen and Adult Summer Reading Programs
How it Works
The Teen Summer Reading Program is open to teens ages 12 to 17 and the Adult Program is open to adults ages 18 and up.
Earn a Liberal Memorial Library Book Buck for every book you read and earn 5 Book Bucks for every Summer Reading event you attend.
After you’ve earned your Book Bucks, you can redeem them anytime at the Library Store located across from the front desk at the library. The store’s inventory will change regularly.
You can also use your Book Bucks to purchase raffle tickets. A raffle drawing for larger prizes will be held at the end of the Summer Reading Program.
Come in to the library to pick up a copy of the Summer Reading calendar.
Summer Reading Events
In addition to our regular library events, we will also have lots of fun Summer Reading events:
Reoccurring
Monday evenings at 5:30 pm – Evening Storytime
Wednesdays at 10:00 am – Morning Storytime
Fridays at 1 pm – Mahjong for Adults
Saturdays at 11 am – Saturday Storytime
Saturdays at 11:30 in – Saturday Storytime in spanish
1st Week
Tues, June 6th at 11 am – Smoky Hills PBS Share A story “All Together Now”
2nd Week
Mon, June 12th at 10 am – Exploration Place of Wichita
Tues, June 13th at Noon – Book club for Adults
Tues, June 13th at 6 pm – Teen Advisory Group
3rd Week
Mon, June 19th – Library closed for Juneteenth
Wed, June 21st at 5 pm – Teen Otaku Club
Thurs, June 22nd at 2 pm – Southern Pioneer Electricity demonstration
4th Week
Fri, June 30th at 10 am – Mad Science
5th Week
Mon, July 3rd – 4th – Library closed for Independence Day
Wed, July 5th at 9 am – Books, Coffee & Donuts
Wed, July 5th at 10 am – Llamas at the library
6th Week
Tues, July 11th at Noon – Book club for Adults
Tues, July 11th at 6 pm – Teen Advisory Group
Thurs, July 13th at 1 pm – End of Summer Reading Party with Magician Dan Dan the Magic Man
Sat, July 15th – Last day to turn in reading logs and to earn and redeem Book Bucks
These are just some of the events we’ll have this Summer. Come in to the library for a copy of the full Summer Reading calendar or visit our website, https://lmlibrary.org, in the coming weeks for more information.
#IMAFAN Summer Reading Book display
Come in to the library and check out our Summer Reading themed book display. It includes books about all kinds of fandoms from a “Tolkien Bestiary” to “The Office, the untold story”. Here are a few:
A. D. Jameson takes geeks and non-geeks alike on a surprising and insightful journey through the science fiction, fantasy, and superhero franchises that now dominate pop culture. Walking us through the rise of geekdom from its underground origins to the top of the box office and bestseller lists. “I Find Your Lack of Faith Disturbing” tells the story of how the geeks have inherited the earth.
Is there a God? What evil lurks beyond the stars? Can science save one’s soul? Profound questions like these have inspired the original creators of the Star Trek canon of TV series and films. Religions of Star Trek tackles these challenging questions head-on and examines in detail the humanistic vision of creator Gene Roddenberry.
From his beginnings as a crotchety, anti-heroic scientist in 1963 to his current place in British pop culture as the mad and dangerous monster-fighting savior of the universe, the titular character of Doctor Who has metamorphosed in his 50 years on television. And yet the questions about him remain the same: Who is he? Why does he act the way he does? What motivates him to fight evil across space and time?
A comprehensive fan’s guide to the provocative television show providing detailed background information on the program’s subject matter, scripts, characters, and more.
Saturdays at 11 am in English and 11:30 in Spanish
Facebook Storytimes on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11 am
Library Closed for Juneteenth – Monday, June 20th
The library will be closed tomorrow, Monday, June 20th in observance of the new federal holiday, Juneteenth National Independence Day.
Aaron Fowler “Climb Onboard the Boat” – Tuesday, June 21st at 11 am
Musician Aaron Fowler and his trained therapy dogs, will be at the library on Tuesday, June 21st at 11 am with his “Climb Onboard the Boat” Summer Reading program.
There will be singing, moving, playing instruments, and sharing stories, including stories from the latest book in the Bella and Choco series, The Boat.
For ages 4 & up.
Teen & Adult Craft: Bubble Art – Tuesday, June 21st at 2 pm
Teens & adults are welcome to this craft where we will be making bubble art. Use oil pastels on black paper to make your bubble creation really pop!
Supplies will be limited. Call 620-626-0180 or sign up online.
Luau Bunco – Thursday, June 23rd at Noon
Adults, come join our Luau Bunco Party! Seating is limited, so sign up online or at the front desk. (Snacks will be served)
Movie Time – Thursday, June 23rd at 4:30 pm
Come to the library and enjoy a movie and free popcorn! This will be part of our Oceans of Possibilities Summer Reading Program.
Based on a true story, this live action family movie stars Harry Connick Jr., Ashley Judd, and Morgan Freeman.
While swimming free in the ocean, a young dolphin gets caught in a trap and severely damages her tail. Though she is rescued, her tail cannot be saved, and the prognosis is dire. What the dolphin needs is a miracle. She gets that miracle in the form of a marine biologist , a prosthetics designer, and a devoted boy, who find a way to help her swim again.
Teen Water Fun – Friday, June 24th from 3 pm to 6 pm
We’ll have several water based games for teens on the library’s front lawn. Sign up is required and please wear clothes you don’t mind getting wet!
Game Day – Thursday, June 30th starting at 4 pm.
Join us for free play and tournaments. Come and go as you please. This event is open to all ages, bring a friend or family member to try out a new game!
Mad Science – Amazing Oceans – Friday, July 1st at 11 am
Mad Science presents Amazing Oceans! Join Mad Science this summer as they dive into the deep and amazing Ocean of Possibilities!
How do fish rise and sink in water? Why do some fish light up in the dark? What other mysteries lie within the murky deep? We even learn how to exercise environmental responsibility as we give back to the ocean that gives us so much. Join us this summer as we discover together this great Ocean of Possibilities!
Container Gardening Craft – Thursday, June 30th at 2 pm
Learn about container gardening while having fun planting seeds and decorating a flowerpot to take home! Supplies are limited, register to save your spot. Presented by the Wild West District of K-State Research and Extension.
Adults and teens only.
Interactive Movie for Teens and Adults – Friday, July 1st at 3 pm
Enjoy an interactive showing of the first swash-buckling tale of Captain Jack Sparrow, Will Turner, and Elizabeth Swann.
Interactive showings are a fun way of watching a movie where everyone gets a bag of surprises and instructions, and you shout and snack along with the movie.
Part of our Oceans of Possibilities Summer Reading Program. For Teens and Adults only.
Library Closed for Independence Day – Monday, July 4th
Lee Richardson Zoomobile – Tuesday, July 5th at 11 am
The Lee Richardson Zoo will bring their Zoomobile to the library on Tuesday, July 5th at 11 am. Enjoy a storytime and a visit from an animal friend straight from the Lee Richardson Zoo.
Teen & Adult Craft: Sea Glass Windchimes – Tuesday, July 5th at 2 pm
Teens & adults are welcome to this craft where we will be making sea glass windchimes. Sea glass is a really pretty muted color. String them together and hang them up to make a unique wind chime for your home!
Supplies will be limited. Call 620-626-0180 or sign up online.
Movie Time – Thursday, July 7th at 4:30 pm
Come to the library and enjoy a movie and free popcorn! This will be part of our Oceans of Possibilities Summer Reading Program.
This Disney Pixar film is set in a beautiful seaside town on the Italian Riviera. It is a coming-of-age story about a young boy experiencing an unforgettable summer filled with gelato, pasta and endless scooter rides. But all the fun is threatened by a deeply-held secret: he is a sea monster from another world just below the water’s surface.
Library and Lunch – OnTuesday, July 12th at Noon, our book club will meet to discuss “The Unhoneymooners” by Christina Lauren.
End of Summer Reading Party with Magician Dan Dan the Magic Man – Thursday, July 14th at 1 pm
Our end of Summer Reading Party will feature Dan Dan the Magic Man along with fun activities for all ages.
Summer Reading signup starts June 1st this year. You’ll be able to sign up online or at our Summer Reading Kickoff Party starting at 2 pm on Wednesday, July 1st.
Events
Storytimes–
Monday evenings at 5:30 pm
Wednesdays at 10:00 am
Saturdays at 11 am in English and 11:30 in Spanish
Facebook Storytimes on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11 am
Teen Volunteer Work Day – Monday, May 16th at 4:30 pm
Teens, here is an opportunity to complete community service hours at the library. For the month of May we will be creating decorations for our upcoming summer reading program.
Teen Craft Night: Morse Code Bracelets – Tuesday, May 24th at 5 pm
Create unique coded messages with morse code using beads and turn them into bracelets! Challenge yourself creatively in more ways than one with this craft that involves secret messages. All supplies will be provided.
Teen Otaku Club – Wednesday, May 25th at 5 pm
Do you love anime and manga and are in middle or high school? Then come to our Teen Otaku Club meeting. This month we will watch and discuss the anime My Roommate Is A Cat! Sign up in advance to save your spot and get a free snack. Join us at the meeting for your chance at an anime door prize and to enjoy a craft.
Game Day for all ages – Thursday, May 26th at 5:30 pm
Come in and play board, card, and video games. This event is open to all ages, bring a friend or family member to try out a new game!
Closed for Memorial Day – The Library will be closed on Monday, May 30th for Memorial Day. We will reopen on Tuesday for our regular hours.
Summer Reading Kickoff Party – Wednesday, July 1st at 2 pm.
Help us kickoff Summer Reading. We will have games, hot dogs, popcorn, a bouncy house, and more! All ages welcome.
Library and Lunch – On Tuesday, June 14th at Noon, our book club will meet to discuss “Project Hail Mary” by Andy Weir.
Summer Reading will come to a close in just a couple of weeks. But we still have lots of fun programs coming up.
Events
Monday evenings at 5:30 and Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m – Storytimes
In person Summer Reading Storytimes are open to children of all ages. Enjoy stories, crafts, and songs!
Fridays at 4 pm– Facebook Storytimes Facebook Live storytimes will be held on Fridays at 4 pm. Catch them live or watch the recordings later.
Tuesday, June 22th at 4 pm – Anime Drawing Class
A fun class on learning how to draw an anime character. You will be given some tips and tricks on how to improve your skill! This program is open to Teens and Adults.
Tuesday, June 24th at 10 am – Mad Science Watch as Mad Science puts a twist on the Summer theme by demonstrating the science of flight. This program is open to all ages.
Tuesday, June 24th at 5:30 pm – EveningSpinning Yarns Do you love to crochet, knit, or do other needlework? Would you like to spend time with other adults who share your interest, give pointers, and socialize? Then come work on your current project at our Spinning Yarns group! This program is open to adults.
Friday, June 25th at 4 pm – Kahoot Animal Trivia Play Kahoot Animal trivia at the library! It doesn’t matter how knowledgeable you are, come in and join the fun! Sign up to reserve your spot. Bring an electronic device or use one of ours for a chance to play and win prizes. This program is open to all ages.
Saturday, June 26th – Cutest Pet Contest Submission Ends
Bring us the cutest picture of your fur babies, feather babies, or even scaly babies and let our patrons choose the cutest of the cute! The winning pets will receive a basket of goodies donated by the Kansas Avenue Vet Clinic and Shirley’s Critter Care.
Monday, June 28th – Cutest Pet Contest Voting Starts
Come into the library and vote for the pet you think is the cutest.Voting will be open until July 3rd and the winners will be announced Monday, July 5th.
Wednesday, June 30th at 10 am – Spinning Yarns Do you love to crochet, knit, or do other needlework? Would you like to spend time with other adults who share your interest, give pointers, and socialize? Then come work on your current project at our Spinning Yarns group! This program is open to adults.
Thursday, July 1st at 10 am – Dan Dan the Magic Man Be amazed by awesome magic and hilarious comedy with Dan Dan the Magic Man. This program is open to all ages.
Friday, July 2nd at 4 pm – Teen/Family Feud Game Join us for the fun live version of the classic game show! Sign up individually or with friends or family to play. Call 620-626-0180 to sign up. This program is open to teens and families.
Grand Prizes
For people who are using paper logs, be sure to turn in your completed logs or bingo sheets by Saturday, July 3rd to be entered into the grand prize drawings for fun prizes.
For people keeping track online using the Beanstack app, be sure to use the app to log your time spent reading, and finish earning your badges so you can apply your earned tickets toward the grand prizes before July 3rd.
Our Summer Reading Kickoff Party is just around the corner! Next Tuesday, May 25th, at 2 pm we will be kicking off Summer Reading in the parking lot with games, prizes, balloon animals, hot dogs, and popcorn.
Summer Reading Signup
Starting on the 25th, you’ll be able to sign up for Summer Reading online at https://lmlibrary.beanstack.org/ or if you prefer an offline option, you can pick up a paper registration form at the library.
Kids’ Summer Reading
Kids ages 0-5, read 20 books to complete the challenge and receive a prize.
Kids ages 6-12, read 15 hours to complete the main challenge and receive a prize, or go the extra mile and read 30 hours to receive an additional prize!
Earn badges by logging your minutes or books read and by completing activities online. The badges will change to color from black/white as you earn them.
Stop by the Children’s Desk to pick up the weekly Kids Craft Kit.
Teens’ Summer Reading
The teen program is for ages 13-17. Earn 8 badges of any kind to complete the program.
Earn badges by logging the minutes you read, writing reviews of books you read, and by participating in activities. Any kind of reading will count toward earning badges. The badges will change to color from black/white as you earn them.
For every badge you earn, you will earn tickets to put towards prizes. Prizes will be available half way through the program and until June 11th. Final prizes will be available for you to earn after that and until the end date of July 3rd.
Adults’ Summer Reading
The adult program is for ages 18 and up. Earn badges by logging the books you read, by completing activities online (the activities are like attending virtual library events), and by writing book reviews. The badges will change to color from black/white as you earn them.
Earn 5 badges to get the completion badge and be entered into a prize drawing. Go above and beyond by earning 24 badges to be entered into our grand prize drawing!
If you want to participate in Summer reading offline, come by the library to pick up a bingo card instead.
Closed Memorial Day
The Library will be closed on Monday, May 31st for Memorial Day. We will reopen on Tuesday for our normal hours, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Summer Reading Events
We will have several special events at the library during Summer Reading this year, including:
Tuesday, the 25th at 2 pm – Summer Reading Kickoff Party
Tuesday, June 1st at 10 am – Jammin’ Randy will perform fun songs about all kinds of animals. Everyone will be encouraged to dance and sing-a-long!
Friday, June 4 at 4 pm – Teen Drawful Game Night
Tuesday, June 8th at 10 am – Lee Richardson Zoomobile – Enjoy a storytime and a visit from an animal friend straight from the Lee Richardson Zoo.
Tuesday, June 8th at 4 pm – Anime Drawing Class, for Teens and Adults
Friday, June 11th at 4 pm – Teen Anime Trivia
Friday, June 16th at 5 pm – Virtual Teen Otaku Club
Friday, June 18th at 5 pm – Teen Among Us Night
Tuesday, June 22th at 4 pm – Anime Drawing Class, for Teens and Adults
Tuesday, June 24th at 10 am – Mad Science
Friday, June 25th at 4 pm – Teen Animal Trivia
Thursday, July 1st at 10 am – Dan Dan the Magic Man
Friday, July 2nd at 4 pm – Family Feud Game Night
Yard and Garden book display
Spring is well under way. Are you growing a garden this year? Maybe you want to improve your lawn or patio area? Check out our Yard and Garden display either in person at the library or online by going to our catalog, http://catalog.lmlibrary.org, then choose Adult on the top menu and Book Display under the List of All option.
Whether it is for aesthetics, security, or simple privacy, no project is more important to a landscape than its vertical boundary structures—the fences, walls, screens, and retaining wall terraces. This book includes classic favorites, like picket fences and panel fences, but also includes interesting regional variations, like Virginia split rail fences and dry-fit stone garden walls.
Welcome the world’s most exquisite visitors to your garden! Gardening for Butterflies, by the experts at the Xerces Society, introduces you to a variety of butterflies who need our help, and shows you how to design a habitat where they will thrive. This optimistic call to arms is packed with everything you need to create a beautiful, pollinator-friendly garden.
An essential reference to gardening in hot and cold dry climates.
Gardening where summers are hot and prone to periods of drought, or where winters are snowy one week and freezing rain the next, is best managed by xeriscaping — dryland gardening techniques that favor not only water conservation but also the conservation of time, energy and other resources.
Xeriscaping enthusiasts exist throughout North America wherever the climate calls for dryland gardening, from the Great Plains prairies to the California desert.
“Libraries Rock!” this summer, and we have a lot of fun events for all ages going on at the library! Here’s what’s coming up in June:
It’s not too late for kids ages 0-11 years old to sign up for our Summer Reading Program! If they read (or are read to) at least 25 hours over the course of the summer (until July 28), they get a prize! Sign up at the library or on our website, lmlibrary.org
Kids 18 & under can get a free sack lunch every Monday – Friday, 11:30 am – 12:30 pm at the library. No registration or identification is required.
Young Adults ages 12 & up, play Yu-Gi-Oh on Mondays at 6 pm!
Young Adults (ages 12-19) get a scratch ticket every time they check out a book or come to a Summer Reading Event (limit 2 tickets per day). Scratch for a chance to win a cool prize, including free food, a fidget cube, a Bluetooth speaker, and more!
We have three weekly storytimes with stories, songs, and a craft. Children ages birth – 3 years are invited to storytime on Tuesday at 11 am. Ages 4 -6 are invited to storytime on Thursday at 11 am. All ages are invited to storytime on Thursdays at 6 pm. And remember, every child gets a free book at storytime!
Library & Lunch is on Tuesday at noon. Bring your lunch and join our discussion of the book Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline.
Wednesday at 1:30 pm, Smoky Hills PBS presents a special Daniel Tiger storytime for ages 3-7! Listen to a story, watch a video, and make a craft.
Young Adults ages 12 – 19, come play our Wii, Xbox, or Playstation 4 at YA Video Games. Every Wednesday at 4 pm.
We also have fun crafts for Young Adults every other Wednesday at 4 pm, including this Wednesday!
Thursday at 1 pm, make a Record Clock! Adults only.
Adults, don’t forget to turn in slips for books you’ve read and tour stops you’ve completed by Friday at noon to enter our weekly drawing!
Friday Fun Day is every Friday at 2 pm! This week, we’ll be watching a fun children’s animated movie. Free popcorn and lemonade will be served. Next week at Friday Fun Day, play our Xbox, Playstation 4, or Wii!
Get your hair styled in a cool ‘do at Rock Star Hair Styling, Monday the 18th at 1:30 pm.
Tuesday, June 19 at 6 pm, watch a fun Marvel movie! Bring your lawn chair and enjoy free popcorn.
Listen to Celtic Knot perform on Thursday, June 21 at 6 pm! Shawn and Allison Reynolds will perform traditional Celtic folk music from the British Isles and beyond.
Recipe Swap will be on June 26 at 6:30 pm. Bring something you’ve made (along with the recipe) and enjoy everyone’s dishes! This month, we’re making dishes with 5 ingredients or fewer.
Dan Dan The Magic Man brings his magical, musical tour to the library on Friday, June 29 at 2 pm!
Watch our website, lmlibrary.org or our Facebook page (search “Liberal Memorial Library”) for reminders and updates on all our events!
“Libraries Rock!” this summer, and we have a lot of fun events for all ages going on at the library! Here’s what’s coming up in June:
Adults, don’t forget to turn in slips for books you’ve read and tour stops you’ve completed by Friday at noon to enter our weekly drawing!