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.
Category: Library News
November, 2011
Jr Library Board is active again. This is very exciting to me, the youth at the library have creativity that I can only dream of. They help with fundraising, remodel ideas for their space, advice on current authors and books for their collection. Maybe, most importantly insisting and helping the library find ways to meet their goals to keep the library a destination that is useful and interesting.
The Library got a technology grant for a new all in one printer/fax/copier we need. Our current set up is technically ancient. The donation jars we put around town collected most of what we needed for our share of the purchase. Thanks to everyone for their generosity, donating to make Toronto Library the best it can be.
Libraries with Heart
3D Printer
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… Continue reading 3D Printer
Stay & Play February
Newsletter
Paint Your Partner
Our Paint Your Partner event has been rescheduled! Please see the flyer for more information and text or call Jessie to book your seats!
Libraries with Heart
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,… Continue reading Libraries with Heart
Budii
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!
February Book Club
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… Continue reading February Book Club
Chomp Saws
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… Continue reading Chomp Saws