Kansas Reads 2010... Dreams from My Father

The State kicks off the fourth annual Kansas Reads program on today! Join Kansans across the state in Kansas Reads... Dreams from My Father by President Barack Obama. The Kansas Center for the Book at the State Library of Kansas and the Kansas Humanities Council invites individuals and groups to participate in this statewide reading program that brings communities together through reading.

The program traditionally kicks off on January 29, Kansas Day, and continues through March 15. The 2010 book was selected by a committee of librarians, publishers, booksellers and authors. In 2009, nearly 10,000 Kansans participated!

Both book discussion groups this month will be focused on the Kansas Reads pick. Join us on Tuesday, February 9 at noon for Library and Lunch. The Book and Movie Series will be held on Thursday, February 18 at 6pm. So, read about his dreams and come talk about yours.

Teen Gaming

Come rock 'n roll on Thursday, February 11 between 4pm and 6pm at the library!

A Very Beginners Computer Class / Un Clase de Computadora de Principinates en Espanol

Every Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. there will be A Very Beginners Computer Class. There's a limit of four individuals per class. Stop by or call the library at 626-0180 to reserve your spot.

Cada miercoles en 9:30am, venido ensamblenos por Un Clase de Computadora de Principiantes en espanol. Afiliese a nosotros para este clase de dia en la diversion de aprendizaje como usar una computadora para aquellos que hablan minimo o ningun ingles!

Aprenda: tronco en una computadora, use a un raton, cree una cuenta de correo electronico, y cree y envie el correo electronico. Limitado a cuatro personas. Para mas informacion y contratar llamada 626-0180.

January After School Club

Just a reminder to young people grades kindergarten through fourth grade of the January meeting of the After School Club which will take place on Tuesday, January 26, at 4 p.m. This month we will be looking at some of the work of Jan Brett. Plan to join us for a fun time!

...and the winners are

Today was a big day in the library world--the announcement of the winners of the national awards for this year. Check below to see if your favorite title won.
Newbery winner – When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead
Caldecott winner – The Lion & the Mouse by Jerry Pinkney
Theodor Geisel Award - "Benny and Penny in the Big No-No!," written and illustrated by Geoffrey Hayes
Robert F. Sibert Award-"Almost Astronauts: 13 Women Who Dared to Dream," written by Tanya Lee Stone
Michael Printz award - Going Bovine," written by Libba Bray
Coretta Scott King (Author) Book Award - "Bad News for Outlaws: The Remarkable Life of Bass Reeves, Deputy U.S. Marshal," written by Vaunda Micheaux Nelson
Coretta Scott King (Illustrator) Book Award - " My People," illustrated by Charles R. Smith Jr., by Langston Hughes
Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe New Talent Author Award - "The Rock and the River," written by Kekla Magoon
Pura Belpre (Illustrator) Award - "Book Fiesta!: Celebrate Children's Day/Book Day; Celebremos El dia de los ninos/El dia de los libros," illustrated by Rafael Lopez. The book was written by Pat Mora.
Pura Belpre (Author) Award - "Return to Sender," written by Julia Alvarez
Stop by and check these out, as well as some of the honor books.