Professor Storyteller-Dianne Moran

Dianne will present a living history performance as Sacagawea with her baby boy upon her back. She was the only woman to accompany the Lewis and Clark Expedition of 1804-1806. Listen as she shares the frightening story of her capture as a child by the Hidatsa Tribe, then her amazing journey with the explorers. She…

Giant Watermelon & Canteloupe Contest

Join us for the First Annual Giant Watermelon & Canteloupe Contest in September. Several categories of competition, such as size, taste, unusual varieties, etc). Start planning now and search the seed catalogs. More info coming soon and exact dates and times TBA.

Parasol Puppets

Join us for the Teeny Tiny Woman Puppet show, presented  by Parasol Puppets.

Fiber Arts

Carrie Morgan is hosting a NEW community knitting and crochet group. Please bring your own supplies. For more info contact Carrie Morgan - 913-313-2995. Thursday, Nov 7- 4:00-6:00pm Monday, Nov 18- 9:30- 11:00am Thursday, Dec 5 - 4:00-6:00pm Monday, Dec 16 - 9:30-11:00am

Library Book Club

Staff member Alice Munns hosts Library Book Club featuring the book Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult.

Fiber Arts

Carrie Morgan is hosting a NEW community knitting and crochet group. Please bring your own supplies.

Giant Pumpkin Contest

The contest will be held the last week of October, but now is the time to prepare! Grow the largest pumpkin in the world! Time to assemble the proper seed, research other successes and plan your growing approach. Compete for awards and prizes.  Find helpful information at the library and online. Exact dates and times…

Just For Kids, Celebration of the Pumpkin

Held in conjunction with the Giant Pumpkin Contest. See Contest info for more details. Exact dates and times TBA later.

Encore Performance by Guitarist Jerry Barlow

Jerry will perform following the Friends of the Library Fundraiser Dinner, which is held from 11 am-1 pm. The Dinner will be held at the McCarthy Senior Center in Wheatland. Jerry will perform at 1 pm.

Crafts with Chef Jamie

Chef Jamie leads the kids in a Thanksgiving/Autumnal Craft session. There will be a special Thanksgiving Program with Staff and Storyteller Alice Munns.