WE WILL RE-OPEN TUESDAY MAY 28^TH AT 9AM.

 SUMMER READING SIGN UP BEGINS TUESDAY MAY 28^TH.

“Memorial Day Free Download Poster, Graves at Arlington National Cemetery, American Flag, Veterans Day Holiday” by flickrcc.net under a Creative Commons License.

]]> http://www.eudorapubliclibrary.org/memorial-day/feed/ 0 http://www.eudorapubliclibrary.org/summer-reading-grant/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=summer-reading-grant http://www.eudorapubliclibrary.org/summer-reading-grant/#comments Mon, 20 May 2013 18:34:47 +0000 librarian http://www.eudorapubliclibrary.org/?p=1934 The Friends of Kansas Libraries (FoKL) has awarded the Eudora Public Library Friends a grant to sponsor four (each, two days a week) Adventure Days for up to 50 children.  This project will provide an opportunity to build awareness, garner support and forge community partnerships between the library, Eudora Parks & Rec. and the Friends.  The Adventure Days Themes will be Rain Forest, Astronaut, Reader’s Theater and Art.  FoKL is pleased to award this grant to the Eudora Public Library Friends as they help make their library a great community asset.

The Friends of Kansas Libraries is a statewide organization whose mission is: To encourage and support new and existing local Friends groups, to facilitate the exchange of useful information among organizations of Friends, and to advocate for excellent library services.  FoKL awards annual challenge grants to Friends groups of varying service populations across the state to promote and encourage local Friends groups to grow, become stronger and support their libraries with innovative projects.

The Eudora Public Library is excited to announce the 2013 Summer Reading program “DIG INTO READING” (lap reader through age 11) and “BENEATH THE SURFACE” (age 12 and up)!!!!!

Sign up begins Tuesday May 28th at the library!

Check out our Youth page for additional information and the summer reading schedule.

We can’t wait to see you all at the library!!

]]> http://www.eudorapubliclibrary.org/summer-reading-is-almost-here/feed/ 0 http://www.eudorapubliclibrary.org/changes/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=changes http://www.eudorapubliclibrary.org/changes/#comments Fri, 10 May 2013 16:39:00 +0000 librarian http://www.eudorapubliclibrary.org/?p=1911 Lots of changes going on!!

First, Monday May 13th there will no longer be free printing at the library.

Second, as of Friday May 10th the library is going green!!  All library notices will be sent by email only.  The exception will be patrons who do not have an email address.  As a bonus for going with your email, you will receive a courtesy notice one day before your item is due.  You will also be notified when a requested item is available for pick-up!

Stop by or call today to give us your email address!!

Color prints will remain 0.25 per page.

Black and white will remain 0.10 per page with NO FREE PAGES!!

April is National Child Abuse Prevention month and in recognition of this important event the library has displayed blue pinwheels in and outside the library.  You can check out the link below to find out more information. 

http://www.nationalchildrensalliance.org/child_abuse_prevention_month

“42/365″ by flickr user Thaneworks under a Creative Commons License.

“So, farewell then British Summer Time” by flickr user Mukumbura under a Creative Commons License.

Our last story times for this spring will be:

Wednesday April 17th 9:30-10am (3-5 year olds)

Thursday April 18th 9:30-9:50am (birth-2 year olds)

Summer reading sign up (all ages) begins Tuesday May 28th!!!!!

atyourlibrary.org/national-library-week

Check out http://atyourlibrary.org/slm for 30 reasons why we should celebrate school libraries!

“Whooo’s Reading a Good Book?” by flickr user Enokson under a Creative Commons License.

The Friends group is a group of local citizens who support the Library’s projects and needs through fundraising and volunteering.

Everyone is welcome to attend!!