Category: Events & Activities

Summer Reading is in the air!

We are busy making plans and getting all the supplies gathered we will need for Story Time. There is a lot that goes into preparing fun crafts for little ones! We will have Preschool Story Time on Wednesdays June 2, 9, 16, and 30 in the Library Community Room, BUT attendance numbers will be limited to 40 people per session and registration will be required.

We will have two live all-age programs this year. To ensure that attendees can spread out, the programs will be held in the Nemaha Central Elementary School gym.

Mad Science will present a program for grade schoolers who have finished first – fifth grades. Attendance is limited to 30 and registration is required. Complete details and program dates and times will be posted soon.

Because Covid-19 is still in the county we will follow guidelines concerning distance and personal safety. The library staff and board members talked about our options at length. The health and welfare of our patrons and community members is very important to us. It will be important to check our website and social media as program dates get closer to make sure there are no changes.

The library will be using Reader Zone again this year to keep track of our patron’s reading. There will be a different code this year and some new instructions also. All of the information will be available when sign up begins as soon as school is out on Thursday, May 20. We will have a program and activity schedule to hand out at that time.

 

 

Most of us can admit guilt to binge watching, whether it be NetFlix, Hulu, PBS, or your personal stash of DVDs. Sometimes these movies spark interest or memories of other features you want to watch again. And, sometimes you just want to binge on a certain actor or actress or movie genre. The NEXT shared catalog has a great feature just for you – BINGE BOX. Binge boxes usually contain four to six titles based on a subject, person, or genre. Live Action Disney Classics, volume 1 has six fabulous movies from the early days. They are Treasure Island, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, The Incredible Journey, The Horse in the Gray Flannel Suit, The Barefoot Executive, and The Apple Dumpling Gang. Anyone remember seeing these in theaters or on Wonderful World of Disney on Sunday nights? Have a blast from the past with your grandkids! There are Binge Boxes Eddie Murphy, Julia Roberts, Tom Hanks, and Keanu Reeves, plus more. You can find comedy, horror, military, chick flicks, rom-coms, and even documentaries. Thinking about going on a cruise. Don’t check out Don’t Go Into the Water, which contains Jaws, 47 Meters Down, The Meg, The Shallows, and The Deep Blue Sea.

To find these gems, type Binge Box into the search bar, and a list of hundreds – yes, hundreds – of titles will come up. Click on the title in blue and the contents will be shown. Or, don’t click on the title and just be surprised by what you get to watch. Have questions? Just ask the librarians.

 

 

What a blessing to live among such generous people. Thank you to everyone who donates to the Food Pantry, whether it is by dropping items off at the library or not.

In May we are  collecting peanut butter and crackers for the Food Pantry

Here is a full list of items each family receives, each month:

1 breakfast item, 4 cans of vegetables, 1 can beans, 1 package of rice, 1 pasta and sauce, 1 jar of peanut butter, 1 box of crackers, 2 cans of fruit, 1 can of tuna or chicken, 2 cans of soup, 1 dessert, and a pound of meat.

 These items are always needed at the Food Pantry. We focus on particular items each month as a way to bring attention to the need:  Paper products [toilet paper, paper towels, Kleenex], personal products, boxed cereal, oatmeal, pancake mix, syrup, canned vegetables, rice, pasta and sauce, peanut butter, boxed crackers, canned fruit, canned tuna, canned chicken, boxed tuna and chicken helper, canned soups, jello and pudding mixes, cookies, cake mixes and frosting, pie mix, etc. They also accept laundry detergent, dish soap, shampoo, bath soap.

Seneca Free Library does not charge fines for overdue materials; that does not mean overdue items are consequence free. Library items are accessible to all. When items do not get returned, the rest of us are denied the opportunity to use them. Kansas law states items 30 days or more overdue can be considered theft, which is a misdemeanor. The Seneca Free Library Board of Trustees updated the overdue policy December 16, 2020. Patrons will be notified in writing when an item is 21 days overdue. At 35 days overdue our circulation software will automatically disbar the patron. If an item is still overdue at 45 days it will be automatically marked lost.The only way to remove the blocked status is to return the items and/or pay the replacement cost(s). POLICY CHANGE: If an item becomes 46 days overdue the patron will automatically be assessed a $20.00 fee that is non-negotiable. Even if the items are returned, the fee must be paid. Please, bring your items back on time.

The day to celebrate #LibraryGivingDay is April 07, 2021

Library Giving Day started as an idea generated by the Seattle Public Library Foundation. The concept was to create a national day of giving that public libraries would rally around and that the public would embrace. So, Seattle Public Library partnered with their strategic library fundraising partner, Carl Bloom Associates, to turn the idea into a reality.

#LibraryGivingDay is a one-day fundraising event with the goal of encouraging people who depend on and enjoy public libraries to donate to their individual library system. And in turn, that support will go toward the incredible programs, services and materials provided by local libraries all over the country.

HOW TO GIVE:  Click on our logo below, then look for  GIVE NOW to make a donation. Be sure to choose SENECA FREE LIBRARY from the drop down menu. As we know, public libraries are known for books and research materials, but they also offer many programs that promote lifelong learning, connect patrons to technology, and advance our knowledge.

Here is a snapshot of what happened at your library in 2020:

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We want to thank the artist who participated in our 2nd Annual Youth Art Show. We look forward to seeing what you share with us next year.

Here are the entries, in case you didn’t get in to see for yourself last week:

The YOUTH ART SHOW is back this year! We had a great turn out in 2020 and hope to have as many entries or more this year. This event is for local students in grades 1 – 12.

The  rules are as follows:

1 entry per person. Artwork must be original and never before entered into any contest or public display.

Drawings and paintings can be no larger than 12 x 14 inches, but can be on paper, cardboard, or canvas.

3-dimensional artwork  must be limited to no larger than 12 x 12 x 12 inches, roughly the size of a standard basketball.

All entries are due at the library by 5:00 pm Friday, March 19, 2021.

The artwork will be on display March 22 – 26, and must be picked up by 1:00 on Saturday, March 27.

There will be no judging or prizes awarded. This is not a contest, we simply want to give students a place to share their talents with everyone. 

For more information, or if you have any questions, please call us @ 336-2377. Get creative and start to work on your masterpiece!

The Library is not responsible for lost of damaged artwork.

At this point in time, the weather forecast looks good for taking a walk down Main Street to read a book. Be sure to stop by the Library at the end.

Our Animal Scavenger Hunt is underway. We have hidden animal flash cards around the children’s side of the library, when a child finds a card, bring it to a librarian. We have a mask for them and they can keep the card! Looking forward to seeing you soon.

*One per person until supplies last.

Check the list, reserve your spot and mark your calendar! How many will you be attending? There are 5 classes on  the list:

FRIENDSHIP STAR PATTERN –  Intermediate level. Master half square triangles! You will be a pro in no time!

Saturday April 10 9:00 AM ~ 4:00 PM and continues on Monday April 12 from 2:00 to 5:00 PM. Class fee is $30.00, unless you own the book already then fee is $20.00.

MYSTERY SCRAP QUILT ~ Beginner Level  Use up all those scraps and make a charming Mystery Scrap Quilt!

Saturday April 24 9:00 AM ~ 4:00 PM Class fee $30.00

ALL CLASSES: INSTRUCTOR: SUSAN MITCHELL        LOCATION: SENECA FREE LIBRARY COMMUNITY ROOM  CONTACT SENECA FREE LIBRARY@ 336-2377 OR SENECA VARIETY @ 336-6126 TO ENROLL IN ANY AND ALL CLASSES     **RECEIVE 10% DISCOUNT AT SENECA VARIETY STORE, DOWNTOWN SENECA, ON FABRIC AND NOTIONS FOR CLASSES

LOG CABIN PATTERN– Beginner (with sewing knowledge) to intermediate level. Once you learn the basic pattern, the design possibilities are endless. NOTE CHANGE of DATE: Saturday February 20 9:00 am ~ 4:00 pm and continues on Monday February 22 2:00 ~ 5:00 pm. Class fee of $30.00 includes the Log Cabin ruler.         Saturday February 6 9:00 AM ~ 4:00 PM then continues on Monday February 8 at 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

QUILTING 101 – Beginner level  You will learn all the basics of piece quilting and the Rail Fence block. Which will you choose to make, a table runner or a baby/wall hanging quilt?

This class begins Saturday February 27 at 9:00 AM and lasts until 4:00 PM, or longer if needed. It continues on Monday March 1 at 2:00 PM~5:00 PM. The $30.00 fee includes the book, the fee is $20.00 if you already own the book.

9 PATCH VARIATION– Beginner to Intermediate Level All those little squares?? It’s easy once you know the trick!

Saturday March 20 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM and continues on Monday March 22 from 2:00~5:00 PM. The $30.00 fee includes the book, if you have the book the fee is $20.00.