Yesterday was SO FUN, and a great little fundraiser for the library. We painted our partners, and we didn’t reveal until the end! It was hilarious. Thank you all for coming! Thank you Getty’s for letting us takeover!
This little guy had a very specific request for the 3D printer. He wanted a grain trailer, and he was excited when I found a file with “assembly required”. This was fun for both of us!
We had a beautiful Saturday morning at the library! One tween programmed the Seeker robot to run around the library and had fun with our Minecraft blocks One tween completed a couple of mini paintings We watched the 3D printer do its thing Several kids made cards for their grown ups Our family play space was used well Six adults exchanged books and discussed and recommended favorites to each other Plenty of coffee was consumed I loved my job again today
I’ll be honest. I got pretty wrapped up in losing Catan and didn’t get many photos taken last night at Games & Grub at the Grumpy Bear. There were definitely a lot of laughs and some great burgers! Thanks to The Grumpy Bear Trading Post Toronto Lake Kansas !!
One of our first tiny Stay & Play babies WALKED into the library today! We had NEW friends too, and we had such fun! We also had a good sized after school group today.
I don’t know how it happened, but vacuuming has become the hottest job in the building. At this point, it’s less of a chore and more of a highly sought-after reward. Promotions are earned. Negotiations are intense. Bribery has absolutely been considered.
Our loaner 3D printer has been hard at work. What can we print for you? We’ve done lots of little animals, an articulating dragon, a stand for an 18” doll, and a couple solutions for storing power tools! This and other tech has been provided to us at no cost, thanks to a grant secured and administered by our amazing Southeast Kansas Library System!
Nearly half of all Americans have high blood pressure, a leading risk factor for heart attack and stroke. In a collaborative effort to improve community health, five local libraries have launched the ‘Libraries with Heart’ initiative, a program designed to increase access to blood pressure monitoring and education. Chanute Public Library, Fort Scott Public Library, @Iola Public Library, Moran Public Library, and Toronto Library have blood pressure kits that you can check out just like a book! Educational and resource materials are included in the kits. For more information about the program, or to find a participating library near you,… Continue reading Libraries with Heart
We had fun with the Budii Interactive Projector yesterday! It’s full of fun games, giant digital puzzles, and more! We have this on loan from Southeast Kansas Library System for a couple weeks! Patrons of all ages can enjoy this bit of tech while it’s here!
Our February Book Club pick is Wayward Girls by Susan Wiggs. We will meet on March 7, 2026 at 10:00 AM to discuss this book. If you can not meet us in person, be sure to ask how to join us virtually in our private Facebook group. Just call the library 620-637-2661 or email Jessie at torlib215@gmail.com for more information!
If you can dream it, you can build it… out of CARDBOARD! We hosted kid-safe power tools for cutting cardboard. We had them on loan for two weeks, and people of all ages (17 total) enjoyed trying them out. Several kids worked on their Valentines mailboxes for school. These little saws have been on our wish list for a while, so we’re thankful we got to try them out.
Our loaner 3D printer has been hard at work. What can we print for you? We’ve done lots of little animals, an articulating dragon, a stand for an 18” doll, and a couple solutions for storing power tools! This and other tech has been provided to us at no cost, thanks to a grant secured and administered by our amazing Southeast Kansas Library System!
Our Paint Your Partner event has been rescheduled! Please see the flyer for more information and text or call Jessie to book your seats!
Nearly half of all Americans have high blood pressure, a leading risk factor for heart attack and stroke. In a collaborative effort to improve community health, five local libraries have launched the ‘Libraries with Heart’ initiative, a program designed to increase access to blood pressure monitoring and education. Chanute Public Library, Fort Scott Public Library, @Iola Public Library, Moran Public Library, and Toronto Library have blood pressure kits that you can check out just like a book! Educational and resource materials are included in the kits. For more information about the program, or to find a participating library near you,… Continue reading Libraries with Heart
Our February Book Club pick is Wayward Girls by Susan Wiggs. We will meet on March 7, 2026 at 10:00 AM to discuss this book. If you can not meet us in person, be sure to ask how to join us virtually in our private Facebook group. Just call the library 620-637-2661 or email Jessie at torlib215@gmail.com for more information!
If you can dream it, you can build it… out of CARDBOARD! We hosted kid-safe power tools for cutting cardboard. We had them on loan for two weeks, and people of all ages (17 total) enjoyed trying them out. Several kids worked on their Valentines mailboxes for school. These little saws have been on our wish list for a while, so we’re thankful we got to try them out.