Author: senecalibrarian
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Big Bookish Bake-Off at SFL
Season 2 of Big Bookish Bake-Off Concludes for 2026 Thursday, October 1, was our second annual “Big Bookish Bake-Off.” To recap, the contest event is based on the idea of baking an item and decorating it in a way that represents a book, character, narrative reference, or author. Recipes found in actual novels, such as…
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Food Pantry Donations at the Library: October Washes Away the Spooky with Laundry Soap and Detergent!
Each month we pick a common item that the Nemaha County Food Pantry needs in order to fill the assistance packages for their service recipients. For October we’re looking for laundry soap or detergent. When basic needs are hard enough to scrape together, items like laundry soap start to look like luxuries. Alternatives exist, sure,…
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“Declaration 1776: The Big Bang of Modern Democracy” Coming to SFL Through October
“Declaration 1776: The Big Bang of Modern Democracy” is a traveling exhibit that will be arriving this Saturday, October 10, and remaining on display in the main library wing during regular business hours through November 7, 2026. This exhibit, sponsored by Humanities Kansas, talks about the Declaration of Independence, what made it unique to its…
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Library D&D Prepares Tricks and Treats for October!
Dungeons and Dragons is an interactive storytelling game in which a group of players collaborate with a lead storyteller (referred to as the Game or Dungeon Master) to navigate and explore the world, people, creatures, and scenarios that they encounter during the game. The story and action are supplemented with dice rolls to provide a…
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Cooking With Kids @ Seneca Free Library (Updated September 8, 2026)
ANNOUNCEMENT (September 8, 2026): Registration is now open for this week’s Cooking with Kids class for Thursday, September 10, after school from 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM! Kids 9-12 are eligible to register with a signed waiver/permission form available at the circulation desk. Classes are limited to 6 participants for safety and instruction purposes. Call…
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SFL to Close for Labor Day Monday
We will be CLOSED Monday, September 7, for the Labor Day Holiday. We will resume regular business hours on Tuesday, September 8. The drop box near the main entrance will be available during this period to accept your returns. Have a Safe and Happy Labor Day Weekend!
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“Unearth a Story” this Summer at SFL!
Wrapping Up the Summer Program We would like to thank everyone who participated in Summer Reading through June! We hope you enjoyed our storytimes, crafts, elementary art sessions, and events like Mad Science with Jetpack Jason and our kick off event with Lego Guy, Cody Wells at the end of May! Be sure to let…
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A Kansas Murder Case, A True Crime, A Real Author, and Your Chance to Hear Her Discoveries in Person!
Want a chance to win a signed copy of a locally based True Crime novel? Be sure to attend our live presentation by Kansas author, Debbie Gassert, here, at the Seneca Free Library, on Wednesday, August 26, from 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM. She’s coming to discuss her recent book and the research process that…
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NEKAF to Host Craft Event Days at SFL in July!
Northeast Kansas Arts Foundation is hosting two days of drop-in craft time fun in the Seneca Free Library Community Room in July! Monday, July 13th, 9 AM – 1 PM Monday, July 27th, 9 AM – 1 PM This all ages event is an open format where participants may come and go as time allows.…
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Fiber Arts 250th Challenge Award Recipients Announced!
Well, our deadline has come and gone and our judging was made pretty simple for our Fiber Arts 250th USA Challenge. Our two entries and two award recipients are Diana Wickersham and Chelsey Green. Thank you, ladies, for sharing your talents in this special event challenge, and congratulations on making it to the finish line…