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Find out if you are registered to vote. * How do you get an absentee ballot? * Where do you go to vote on election day? * Get election reminders.

This website will tell you all you need to know about registering:
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WINNERS SELECTED FOR LITERARY PUMPKIN DECORATING CONTEST

Minnie is always a winner. This time she took first in our “graduated folks” category!

If you give a librarian a donut, make sure it’s the real deal.

Another fun entry featuring one of our favorite characters – Pete.

That hair is so cute! — in Seneca, Kansas.

Tar Baby is pretty scary. This is the winner in the 1st – 3rd grade category.

If five little monkeys were this cute, we might let them jump on the bed.

What a cute little garden. And, no weeds!

This speaks for itself. You should check this book out.

Fun depiction of Jack and Annie’s Treehouse.

The Lorax! Here is another winner! This was our 4th – 6th grade entry.

Oh, Poppleton, you are too cute to be a pig.

Have you ever seen a better use for panty hose than making bat wings?

Another Harry Potter fan. Our winner in the 7th – 12th grade category.

These are the entries for our 2018 contest. What a fun batch of characters we had this year! Everyone was so creative! The pictures are not in any particular order, as far as the age category they were entered in.

Video of 2018 Pumpkin Contest Winners

This is our 3rd Pumpkin Decorating Contest! It’s been a lot of fun to see the creativity in our patrons of all ages! Here are the rules:

Pumpkins can be any size as long as they are NO BIGGER than a standard basketball.
Pumpkin design must depict a character from a book. Think Curious George, Scarlett O’Hara, Anne of Green Gables, etc.
Designers can use most craft supplies: paint, glitter, glue, paper, buttons, etc. PLEASE NO CARVING. The pumpkins will be on display for several days in the library. This is a decorating contest, not a carving contest.
Your entry must have your name, age/grade, phone number and either the book or a photocopy from the book used as your design inspiration.
Pumpkin entries can be brought to the library during regular hours Thursday October 25 through Saturday October 27. NO entries will be accepted after closing on October 27. Judging will be on Monday October 29 and winners will be announced then. All entries must be picked up by closing time, 8:00 pm, October 31st or they will be thrown away.

FOUR ENTRY CATEGORIES: Ages Pre-K~2nd grade, 3rd ~ 6th grade, 7th ~ 12th grade and, last but not least, Graduated Folk.

THE PRIZES: One prize will be offered per category for the best book/character representation.

More Quilting Classes Set for Fall

FOR ALL CLASSES:

INSTRUCTOR: SUSAN MITCHELL

LOCATION: SENECA FREE LIBRARY COMMUNITY ROOM

REGISTER & PAY: AT SENECA FREE LIBRARY OR SENECA VARIETY

PERKS: RECEIVE 10% DISCOUNT ON FABRIC AND NOTIONS FOR THESE CLASSES AT SENECA VARIETY STORE, DOWNTOWN SENECA

You will need to bring your own sewing machine, fabric, and all notions.

Class size is limited, so don’t wait too long to decide you really want to do this!

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T-SHIRT QUILT

Beginner Level will be held Thursday, November 1, from 6 – 9- PM and continues on Saturday , November 3, from 10 AM – 4 PM.

Registration fee is $30.00, fee includes the pattern.

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Quilt As You Go Tree Lot Table Runner

This intermediate class is set for Thursday November 29 from 6:oo ~9:00 PM and continues on Saturday December 1 from 10:00 AM ~ 4:00 PM

The $30.oo fee includes the pattern.

September STEM Helped Students Find Direction

Which way is up? Learning to follow directions using a compass was great fun and a challenge, especially since we began working with homemade compasses. The magnets we used to magnetize our pins were not strong enough to make long lasting compasses but most of us experienced a degree of successs.

Next we filled out some quick worksheets using cardinal and ordinal directions. When these sheets were finished and material understood we tested our knowledge using a life size grid on the floor in the community room. Next , the treasure hunt!

The treasure hunt was made up of a series of clues to be found within the stacks. Cardinal and ordinal points as well as bearings on a compass were used to navigate the clues. When each group successfully reached the end of the hunt they were greeted with smiles, candy and a job well done.

We were having so much fun in the Library, we forgot about taking more pictures!!

September A.R.T. 2 Class

Artistic Recreational Time at the Library had its kick-off this semester with 4-6 graders using oil pastels to create a unique sunflower.

SAVE THE PACKAGING FOR THE LIBRARY!

Are you saving those padded envelopes and bubble wrap for us?

Remember the library would like to have those padded shipping envelopes that are everywhere this time of year. We can also use any bubble wrap that tumbles out of those shipping boxes. Whatever the size we can use them for shipping our DVDs and audio books around northeast Kansas and state wide. They really do help protect the cases and discs. Leave them in our drop box if you need to. Thank you for remembering us!

You’d be surprised at how quickly we go through these items when shipping our DVDs and audio books. Small boxes come in handy too when we have a stack of movies to send out. In cold weather, they need all the protection they can get!

Thank you!

bubble wrap — photo from dumblittleman.com

A.R.T. 1 September Meeting

With digital inspiration of the many variations in real sunflowers, children chose their own color scheme to create their personal version of a sunflower.

A.R.T. and STEM Class Dates Settled for New School Year

Our popular Artistic Recreation Time {A.R.T.} is expanding this year. We are adding a class for students in grades 4-6.

This group will meet the 2nd Wednesday of the month.

A.R.T. for 1st through 3rd graders will continue to meet the 3rd Wednesday of the month.

The 4th Wednesday of the month is reserved for STEM students.

Classes begin after school at 3:15.

We will announce on Facebook when sign up for each class starts, so be sure to follow us there!

Class size is limited to 12 students and will fill up fast!

ART Camp @ the Library 2018

ART Camp 2018 with Miss Ellie Haynie.

1st – 3rd Grade ART Camp July 9-13, 2018

4th ~ 6th Grade ART Camp July 9-13, 2018

How to Take Care of Library Books

Clean your hands before reading your book.
Never write, scribble, glue, cut, or tear pages of a book.
Save your place with a bookmark, not my folding a page.
Turn pages by carefully using the top corner of the book.
Carry your book in a book bag to keep it safe.
Put your book in a safe place at home, away from babies and pets.
Check out the book Penelope Popper, Book Doctor by Toni Buzzeo from the Library

*******************************************************HHow to Behave in the Library

Have good manners.
Please use your inside voice when in the library!
No gum, food, or drink!
Please get mom or dad to help you clean up!
No running in the library!
Share the books, tablets, and toys with everyone.
If you’re finished with a book put it on top of the shelves and we will put it away for you.
You need to stay with mom and/or dad when in the library. Don’t let them get lost!
Benches are for sitting on.
Please don’t run or jump on our furniture.
Please take care of the library books!
If you need help finding a book please ask a librarian. They are more then happy to help you!

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PLEASE AND THANK YOU!

Library programs are often a child’s first “live performance” experience. Participating in a story time or enjoying a program is different than watching TV or a movie. At these programs and story time, the behavior of the audience can positively or negatively affect the program. A good audience allows the presenter to deliver the best presentation possible. Parents and caregivers are role models for their children and set the example for behavior.

With this in mind, we request that parents and caregivers follow these important etiquette guidelines to ensure a valuable and pleasant program experience for all.

Program and Story Time Etiquette

Please discuss proper behavior with your children before coming to the library program so they will know what is expected of them. For story time, practice reading to them in your lap at home.
Please arrive on time. Late-comers create a distraction and draw attention away from the program. Allow extra time for parking, book browsing, visiting and bathroom breaks beforehand.
Snacks, drinks and toys may be disruptive. Please put them away when you arrive at the library. Cell phones should be turned off or to vibrate.
At programs/story time, children should sit with or near their parent/caregiver or on their lap so they will learn to focus and sit still.
Adults model good library behavior for their children by being attentive, good listeners. Adults are encouraged to participate in songs and finger plays as an example for their children.
If your child becomes disruptive or fussy during the program, please remove them from the program area until they are comfortable, calm and ready to listen.
If you feel your child is not enjoying the program or you must leave, please do so in the least disruptive manner.
If the story time experience proves difficult for your child, a month or two in your child’s development may make a big difference in their readiness for stories. Please practice at home and try again.
There is ample space for stroller and wagons outside the building. Please do not bring them into the Community Room.
Thank you for your help in making our programs enjoyable for everyone!

Copied and edited from Carbondale Public Library, IL