Tonganoxie Public Library :: Enjoy. Learn. Grow.

21st Annual Tonganoxie Days
Library Run
Saturday, June 14 at 7:30 a.m.
5K/10K Run and 5K Walk
2008 Run Application (.pdf)

This just in from the State Library of Kansas: 

Users of the Homework Kansas online tutoring service will be happy to know that the links at the bottom of new State Library Web site pages are now authenticating properly through Auto-Graphics and the Quova IP recognition system. For most users in Kansas, the link will go directly to the HWK site.  You can put away your Kansas Library Card for HomeworkKansas!

With the $650 you all donated through the Festival of mini Trees, we were able to order:

• My Sister’s Keeper by Jodi Picoult
• In an Instant, A Family’s Journey of Love and Healing by Bob Woodruff
• The 6th Target by James Patterson
• The Secret by Rhonda Byrne
• Duma Key by Stephen King
• Atonement by Ian McEwan
• Stranger in Paradise by Robert B. Parker
• Becoming a Better You by Joel Osteen
• You: Staying Young by Michael Roizen

3rd Annual Teen Battle of the Bands

Winner: Never Ask Why
Article: Tonganoxie Mirror
Pictures: Battle of the Bands 2008 Set on Flickr
Bands: Leathur Teeze, The Reconciling Grave, Never Ask Why and Novice Daze
Judges:  Nichole Cox, Jay Owen and Johnnie Ferguson
Sponsors:  Tonganoxie Recreation Commission (Go Paula!) and the Library
T-shirts:  Get yours today on sale at the Recreation Commission
Food: Friends of the Library (best nachos ever, the secret is the sour cream)

Thank you for coming, Thank you for participating, Thank you for enjoying yourself!

Discuss the book In Cold Blood and then watch the movie Capote tonight at 7 p.m. 
Popcorn and M&Ms provided!

Earn 1 raffle ticket for attending.

Talk About Literature in Kansas

with Ann Birney, guest discussion leader

RESCHEDULED: Thursday, February 28 at 6:30 p.m. 
Join the discussion or just come and hear about the book from an expert! 

This event will be hosted by the Friends of the Library and is underwritten by the Kansas Humanities Council.  Upcoming books: Cannery Row and Snow Falling on Cedars - pick up a copy today!

Adult Winter Reading Participants:
Earn 1 RaffleMania ticket for reading the book.  Earn another RaffleMania ticket for attending the discussion! 

Meet and Greet
Saturday, February 23 at 10:00 a.m.

Informal meeting with local officials and board representatives.

Inivted Guests: Mayor, City Council, City Administrator, Library Board, Planning Commission, School Board, Recreation Commission Board and Staff, and School Administrators.

I gave an oral Annual Report at the February Chamber of Commerce Meeting.
Here is the Slide Show that went with it (2.5 MB PDF file, fair warning).

Tax Forms are available at the Library - more are arriving daily.

Here are some helpful Tax Preparation Links - including the Missouri Department of Revenue.

Punch, glue, stamp and sign a handmade Valentine tonight at 7 p.m.

$2 for 2 cards