Frank Carlson Library

08/12/2026

Tyler with OCCK is here to help with your technology needs!

COME GET TECH HELP, 2nd Wednesday of each month through OCCK Inc. at Frank Carlson Library.

08/07/2026

Tuesday, August 11th is our next Silent Book Club meeting. This is a great opportunity to start the next book you've been wanting to read or to finish one that you just haven't been able to pick back up. Refreshments are provided, with no interruptions, no assigned reading, and no pressure. Bring a friend and enjoy a cozy place to read!

08/03/2026

📣 WE ARE HIRING!

We are looking for a Youth Services Coordinator to help inspire and engage young people in our community. This full-time position plans fun and educational programs for children and families, builds partnerships with local organizations, and helps connect youth with the resources and opportunities our library provides.

Benefits include full medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees, Kansas Public Employee Retirement System participation, and paid vacation and sick leave.

If you have experience in education, event planning, customer service, or working with youth, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply online at our website or submit an application to Frank Carlson Library, 702 Broadway in Concordia. Call 785-243-2250 for more information.

Frank Carlson Library — connecting our community through learning and opportunity.

07/26/2026

Thank you for participating in our 2026 Summer Library Program. We hope you and your children had lots of fun and learned a little bit more about dinosaurs, fossils, and archeology.

If you would like to share your feedback on this year's program, please follow this link to our End of Summer survey: https://forms.gle/XjNKe4q9emr7BUNN9

07/25/2026

Elevate your Tuesday with our Silent Book Club on July 28th at 4:45pm! Connect with like-minded individuals, exchange inspiring book recommendations, and savor an hour of mindful reflection to fuel your personal growth.

07/24/2026

Join us today at 2pm for a fun Silhouette Craft!

07/17/2026

Get ready to unlock your homeschooling potential! Join us tomorrow, Saturday, July 18th from 9am-12:30 pm for Quarterly Planning Time! This is your chance to carve out a quiet space to map out an incredible year ahead. Refreshments will be provided to fuel your vision. Feel free to arrive and depart at a time that suits you best!

07/14/2026

Don't miss our first Silent Book Club meeting Tuesday, July 14th! This is a non-traditional adult book group, free and open to the public.

4:45pm: Book Chat - Learn about the book club, share what your reading, and pick your reading spot.

5pm: Silent Reading - Settle in with your book for an hour of quiet reading with other book lovers. Can't make it right at 5pm? That's okay, quietly join us whenever you arrive.

No assigned reading. No pressure.

07/13/2026

Join us on Tuesday, July 14th & 28th for our Silent Book Club. Book chat and refreshments start at 4:45pm with silent reading to follow at 5pm. Adults 18+

07/10/2026

Due to system-wide technical issues, the catalog app Aspen LiDA is currently down. Until this issue is resolved, please visit our website at fcarlsonlib.org to access your library account, browse titles, and place holds. We apologize for the inconvenience.