Weekly Wrap-Up

System Spotlight By Staff Joan Weaver of the Kinsley Public Library https://www.humanitieskansas.org/get-involved/kansas-stories/people/meet-joan-weaver Future Dates & Training Opportunities Jan 12, 2024 – KCAIC Grant Applications Open Jan 15, 2024 – System Office Closed in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Jan 16, 2024 – 10 am – 3 pm CT, State Reports Workday at […]

System Spotlight By Staff Bow-WOW What a Great Program! This is SWKLS Consultant/Program Coodinator Sara Wilson’s family enjoying the Paws to Read program at Dodge City Public Library! The library partnered with a local animal rescue to promote literacy and pet adoption by inviting patrons to come in and read stories to dogs. Sara can

System Spotlight By Staff Future Dates & Training Opportunities Dec 22 – Dec 26, 2023 – SWKLS Office Closed Jan 1, 2024 – SWKLS Office Closed Jan 9, 2024 – 2:00 pm CT, Twosday Takeaway: Netizen 101 – Teaching Patrons Internet Safety/Registration Link Jan 12, 2024 – 10 am – 3 PM CT, State Reports

System Spotlight By Staff Kearny County Public Library Has Decked Their Halls Check out these whimsical decorations that Tammy and her crew have on display in Lakin! Their library has decked the halls with Grinches, trees, presents, a Christmas village, and even some winter snow. It looks amazing! Great job, Kearny County!! 🙂 Future Dates

System Spotlight By Staff Future Dates & Training Opportunities Dec 4, 2023 – Penguin Random House Small & Rural Library Grant Application Submissions Open Dec 7, 2023 – 10:00 am – 3:30 pm CT, CSLP’s 2023 Virtual Summer Symposium/ Registration Link Dec 12, 2023 – 2:00 pm CT, Train UP: End of Year Reports Overview with

System Spotlight By Staff Future Dates & Training Opportunities Nov 15, 2023 – 1:00 pm CT, CSLP’s ‘Naturally Inclusive: Engaging Children of All Abilities Outdoors” Webinar/Registration Link Nov 23 & 24, 2023 – Southwest Kansas System Office Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday Dec 7, 2023 – 10:00 am – 3:30 pm CT, CSLP’s 2023 Virtual Summer

System Spotlight By Staff Fowler Public Library Receives Grant Congratulations to Fowler Public Library on receiving the Fowler Legacy Foundation Grant! Way to go, Kelli! System Members Learned and Had Fun at KLA This year’s Kansas Library Association conference was held November 1-3 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Wichita, KS. The theme was “Meeting

System Spotlight By Staff Halloween at Member Libraries Future Dates & Training Opportunities Nov 1 – 3, 2023 – KLA Conference/Wichita, Registration Link Nov 7, 2023 – 2:00 pm Train UP “Unite Against Book Bans”/ Registration Link Nov 8, 2023 – 1:00 pm “Library Programs for Homeschoolers: A Guide” Niche Academy Webinar/ Registration Link Nov