Chanute Public Library

10/15/2026

Stitchin' Time meets today at 4pm to work on projects and chat.

10/14/2026

In this week's Wits Workout® unit, we'll "travel" to Italy with "Roam in Rome". Bring your brains ready to be challenged! This is a repeat of the Wednesday, October 7th session.

Wits Workout is a peer-reviewed, interactive brain health program designed for older adults (55+) to boost cognitive function and social connection. This program was generously loaned to us by K-State Extension - Southwind District: follow them for more great learning opportunities!

10/14/2026

After you Trick or Treat at the Depot on Thursday, October 29th before the Spook Parade, the fun continues the next day at NCCC! Happy Spooky Season!

🎃 Get ready for a SPOOKY good time at NCCC! 👻

Bring your toddlers and preschoolers to NCCC for a morning of Halloween fun and trick-or-treating. Bags will be provided! 🧡🐾

📅 October 30 | 9:30–11:00 a.m.
📍 NCCC Student Union | 800 W 14th St, Chanute, KS 66720

📞 RSVP at 620-432-0461!

10/13/2026

Join us at 4p on Thursday, October 15th in the conference room to engage in sensory play with kinetic sand. Ages 6 & up (younger allowed with parent).

10/12/2026

📚✨ Story time is the best time! Come cozy up, turn the pages, and let your imagination run wild.

10/12/2026

We are hiring for a full-time Children's Services Librarian. Duties include planning and promoting children's and young adult programs; maintaining the children's and young adult collections and assisting with the Children's Department budget; supervising and training children's department staff and volunteers, etc.
Desires qualifications: Bachelor's degree required; Masters degree or relevant work experience preferred; knowledge of children and young adult literature and resources; supervision experience necessary. Relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of education.
For more information and to apply, please visit our website at www.chanutepubliclibrary.org/employment-opportunities or pick up an application at the library. Applications are due Friday, October 23rd at 5 pm.

10/12/2026

The library will close early at 1pm today (Monday, October 12th) for staff training. Thanks for your understanding!

10/11/2026

What are we reading this week, friends?

10/10/2026

The library will close early at 1pm on Monday, October 12th for staff training. Thanks for your understanding!