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Our Fall Open House & Award Celebration at Toronto Public Library tonight was just so sweet. I’m so grateful to have accepted the Southeast Kansas Library SystemExcellence Award for Outstanding Library Director. I need to give a special thanks to Randy and Debbie Schumacher. I have no idea how many hours of hard work they… Continue reading Excellence Award

We had the pleasure of showing off our library today to librarians and trustees from all over Southeast Kansas. We love to brag on our favorite space! Thank you, Southeast Kansas Library System for stopping by!

I enjoyed moderating the city candidate forum this evening. It’s encouraging to be among many people who care deeply for our community. Please check your voter registration to make sure you’re ready to vote. If you need to register, that must be done online or at the courthouse by October 14. The election is Tuesday,… Continue reading Candidate Forum

Batesville Mafia pulled out the win after TWO tough tie-breaking rounds. The Degraffenreid Bunch gave them a run for their money! We exceeded our fundraising goal, and made enough to fund our mobile hotspots for an entire year. The Grumpy Bear delivered delicious burgers straight to the tables! Thank you for hosting, Getty’s! And thank… Continue reading Movies Trivia

We snuck a Stay & Play in at the end of September, and my good friend Jade visited us from Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center with so many goodies for the kids (and adults). If your workplace offers resources for young families in Woodson County, we’d love to be part of your outreach effort. Come… Continue reading October Stay & Play

Our library has been buzzing with exciting changes, new programs, and a welcoming spirit and it’s all thanks to the leadership of our amazing director, Jessie Hoag! We’re thrilled to share that she is receiving an Excellence Award for 2025 Library Director of the Year.  We invite you to stop by the library for a… Continue reading Open House

I am SO excited to show you all what we’ve been working on here! It’s officially time to put it all back together!

We are “fostering” this illumination station this week. Made possible through a grant that was recently awarded to Southeast Kansas Library System, each library in SEK will get a chance to borrow this table! We are FIRST, and I’m so excited to see what our kiddos think of it this week. Bring your little ones… Continue reading Sand Box

You guys! My friend Kristen Conkle MADE these little felt fruits and veggies! I’m so blessed to have such generous and talented friends! Thank you Kris for bringing us this awesome donation! I rotated our flower shop out today, and I can’t wait for the kiddos to see this! The little sack of potatoes and… Continue reading Veggie Market