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Library Hours

Mon 1:00 - 7:00
Tues 9:00 - 1:00 and
..........4:00 - 7:00
Wed 1:00 - 7:00
Thur 1:00 - 7:00
Fri 1:00 - 7:00
Sat 9:00 - 1:00

Holidays

The Library will be closed for the following holidays:
Jan 1 - New Year's Day
May 31 - Memorial Day
July 5 - 4th of July
Sep 6 - Labor Day
Oct 11 - Columbus Day
Nov 25 - Thanksgiving
Nov 26 - Thanksgiving
Dec 24 - Christmas
Dec 25 - Christmas
Dec 31 - New Year's Eve

Summer Reading Party June 29

Everyone should plan to Make a Splash at the Library next Tuesday, June 29 when we gather for the party to end the Summer Library program.  Plan on getting wet, so wear swim attire if you can and bring a towel and beach shoes!  We’ll have snacks and some water fun outside (weather permitting) and [...]

Craft Day at the Library - June 22

The Summer Reading Program activities came to a close on June 22 with a Craft Day at the Library.   Paige Gasper and our guest helper, Haley Wellman, rounded up the Pre-K, Kindergarten and 1st graders upstairs for a story time, games and making boats for outside play.
The kids going into 2nd, 3rd and 4th grades [...]

The Garbage Clown was at the Library

With the emphasis on water this summer, one thinks about conservation and ways to save this precious resource.  On June 15, the Library invited Richard Renner, one of America’s beloved clowns to entertain the kids with his REcycle, REuse and REduce garbage man show.  Complete with his own REcycling machine, he spoke to all about [...]

June is Kansas Native Plant Appreciation Month

Governor Parkinson has proclaimed June as Kansas Native Plant Appreciation Month.  See the link below to the Lawrence Public Library book blog that lists some great non-fiction books on this subject.  If you see one you like, check the NExpress Catalog and place a hold on a copy of the book or call the [...]

Water Magic was in the Air

A fun day was had at the library on Tuesday, June 8, when Dale Huffman from Lee’s Summit, MO provided ooohs and aaahs for the 65 folks who came to see him perform some great magic [...]

Summer Reading Kicks Off with Musical Program

June 1 – the Horton Public Library Summer Program kicked off with a musical program Make a Big splash with Music brought to us by Aaron Fowler from Wichita, KS.  Aaron had a fun, interactive program with a great group of kids who came to start their summer fun at the [...]

Governor Parkinson declares June 1 as official Kick-off day for Summer Reading

TO THE PEOPLE OF KANSAS, GREETINGS:
WHEREAS, Summer Reading Programs encourage Kansans to visit their
community libraries and explore a world of information; and
WHEREAS, Summer Reading Programs help students improve their reading
skills and foster a lifelong love of reading; and
WHEREAS, Summer Reading Programs promote fun and exciting ways for
people of all ages to discover the power of [...]