The McPherson Public Library Introduces Auto-Renew
Life just got a little easier, thanks to the McPherson Public Library’s Auto-Renew program.
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Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Enrollment Surpassed 500 in McPherson County
Dolly Parton turned 74 years old Sunday. And United Way of McPherson County celebrated her birthday with the announcement that enrollment in Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library has reached more than 500 children in the first three months of the program. “I am so excited to announce that 519 children have now been registered to receive books through United Way of McPherson County and the Imagination Library,” Chair of United Way’s Community Impact Committee Lara Vanderhoof said. “Reading is a gift. Reading opens up the imagination, creativity, learning, communication, and bonding between the young child and reader. No child is too
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Bestselling Author to visit the Public Library
On Feb. 27, McPherson will host bestselling author John David Anderson. He will spend the day with local elementary school students and then he will make a presentation to the public at the McPherson Public Library from 6-7 p.m. The library invites readers of all ages to attend Anderson’s presentation, “Searching for Superman: Finding Heroes in Literature and Life.” His books, written for middle-grade readers, continue to be spotted atop bestseller lists and are popular checkouts at the library. His latest book, “Posted”, is on the current William Allen White Children’s Book Award reading list. “We cannot even begin to
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Literary Quiz Night Returns to the Public Library
On from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 6, Literary Quiz Night will return to the McPherson Public Library. A maximum of six teams will compete for bragging rights and prizes as library staff toss out questions about a wide variety of reading genres that will both entertain and challenge participants.
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Public Library Group, Explore 2-1-4, Hosts Winter Social
The winter social for the members of the McPherson Public Library’s Goodreads literary group, Explore 2-1-4, will be held at the library on Monday, January 27th from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Anyone interested in joining Explore 2-1-4 is also invited to attend.
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Great Conversations with TED at the Public Library
The McPherson Public Library is introducing a new initiative, called TED Circles, which is designed to encourage small group conversations about a variety of topics. The library has been designated as an approved TED Circles site, with Shannon Brake as the Circle host. Each TED Circle is unique and all are virtually connected through the TED Circles platform – making it possible for local conversations to reach a global scale. The January session will be held on Jan. 20 from noon to 1 p.m. The theme for January is: The Future.
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New Books at McPherson Library
New Books at McPherson Library
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Great Magazine Giveaway to be Held at Public Library
On Jan. 11, the McPherson Public Library, 214 W. Marlin St. will hold its annual Great Magazine Giveaway. The library keeps issues of its magazine subscriptions for a couple of years. The back issues from 2017 have been pulled, and the public is invited to browse and take what they want free of charge. Included in this year’s giveaway are the 2017 issues of children, teen, parenting, and adult collection magazines.
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Programs for Kids, Teens Resume Jan. 6
After a short winter break, the Youth Services Department at the McPherson Public Library, 214 W. Marlin St. will resume its free public programs on Jan. 6. From birth through 12th grade, there is something offered for all ages.
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