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10/10/2026

Ray and Alice's Fall 2026 Roadtrip! State Librarian Ray Walling and Alice Smith, director of development, traveled northwest recently to meet Kansas librarians and their library communities. Why? Ray and Alice asked how the State Library can further support libraries and to thank Kansas libraries for all the good they do for Kansans. Marysville Public Library PortLibrary

10/09/2026

We’re curious: What’s your favorite book quote? Fun Fact: “Be Curious, Not Judgmental” has been misattributed to Walt Whitman and may have come from a 1987 advice column.

10/08/2026

It's not all Whimsy and Shadows this month, but you'll find some on one of our curated CloudLibrary bookshelves. Check out CloudLibrary on our website. Don't have a Kansas eCard yet? Get Connected at any Kansas library. OCLC

10/07/2026

Join Alex Grecian's author talk TONIGHT as he talks about his "gritty" writing, historical realism and how he became an award-winning author. Grecian creates stories and graphic novels that will keep you on the edge of your crypt ... couch. Registration required. Kansas Tourism America250

10/06/2026

Goosebumps generation? Still shudder at Samuel Whiskers' fate? Join Kansas-born, Alex Grecian for an evening chat. He's a 6-time Kansas Notable Book winning author and creator of stories that will give you the creeps. Register today and be sure your nightlight has a fresh bulb. Link in comments. Kansas Tourism America250

10/05/2026

Today's the Day you can begin SUGGESTing up to three titles per month to CloudLibrary and share the good eBooks and audiobooks you've found. Your easy step-by-step instructions are below - including a quick pic - to help you get started! Link in comments. .

10/04/2026

It's almost time ... register today to join our Wednesday, Oct. 7 (7p.m.) catch-up with Alex Grecian, bestselling author & 6-time Kansas Notable Book winner! Alex grew up in Kansas and established his career by writing about Victorian England. His upcoming work is set in the American Midwest. Click the link in comments, link in bio or the link found on the graphic. TravelKS America250 Kansas Book Festival

10/03/2026

New Way to Suggest CloudLibrary Titles! Starting October 5, each Kansas CloudLibrary user will be able to SUGGEST 3 titles per month to the library & share their good reads with our Kansas CloudLibrary community. Keep an eye on social media for more info & Get connected at library.ks.gov.

10/02/2026

Get ready for a "Lightning Bug Jamboree!," the 2026 Kansas Reads to Preschoolers book by Stephanie Brinkley and illustrated by Victoria Mikki. Kansas Reads to Preschoolers is celebrated each November. This year’s selection features a rhyming story brimming with friends and fun. Learn more by logging on to the link in bio or library.ks.gov/preK. Library of Congress

10/01/2026

October's Kansas 250 Bookshelf is offered in a spooky season's spirit with Horror, Murder and Suspense! Look for October's featured books of mayhem and the creepily unexplainable. Every book on the Bookshelf was written by a fellow Kansan or about Kansas. library.ks.gov/KS250/October Kansas Tourism America250

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Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

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