The snow is still blowing, and it’s getting dangerously cold. The library is closed again tomorrow. We came to town to check on a few folks, but we are headed back home to hunker down. Please stay safe, and check on your neighbors if you can.
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.
Valentine’s Day
A photo of our Valentine’s Day and a mountain of gratitude! Thank you Sheryl for the in-depth book conversations, the coffee breaks, and for helping me assemble our new furniture! Thank you Keri for helping me shop for our family space, for dozens of tiny acts of kindness, and for filling the library with sunshine… Continue reading Valentine’s Day
Movie Night
Grades 7-12 were invited to a movie night. We watched Twisters! What fun!
January Bingo
We had 14 for Bingo last night! Pizza was eaten, prizes were won, and fun was had by all!
Trivia Night
Thank you SO MUCH for coming out to Trivia Night – Music Through the Decades !! Our winning team KILLED IT! This was such a good fundraiser for our library. We are already talking about doing it again! Thank you, Getty’s!!
The Pilcrow Grant
The Middle School boys eating lunch in the library today found out what happens when a book lover opens boxes to find 114 new books! “BRUH!” There was singing, dancing, and a lot of squeals and giggles! Our library was awarded The Children’s Book Project grant from The Pilcrow Foundation in December, and Ms Jessie… Continue reading The Pilcrow Grant
January 2025
November Bingo
We had a total of 16 kiddos for BINGO tonight! We also squeezed in some board games and homework help! Snacks and drinks were generously donated and the kids say THANK YOU Sandstone Market and Deli and Sassy Sisters’ Marketplace!
Senior Dinner
I got to visit Toronto Senior Center today to talk about all things Toronto Library! I spoke about our services, funding, programming, and my vision for the future of our little library. I also got to brag a little about all the wonderful things we’ve been up to. Thank you so much for having me,… Continue reading Senior Dinner
2023 Kansas Notable Books
We’re excited to be adding ALL of the 2023 Kansas Notable Books to our collection, thanks to a grant awarded to us from the State Library of Kansas. “The authors of the 2023 Kansas Notable Books not only help us gain a deeper understanding of our world but also encourage empathy for others and reflection… Continue reading 2023 Kansas Notable Books