Harrisonville – Page 4 – Cass County Public Library

Thank you for helping save Missouri libraries

On Good Friday, the governor released the withheld state funds for public libraries. All of them.

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An update on state budget cuts for libraries

We sounded the alarm a few weeks ago about looming budget shortfalls caused by Governor Nixon’s cuts to library funds. We would like to thank everyone who shared the article on social media, called to us to express your concern and took the time to sign the petition.

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State budget cuts loom over library

We need to let you know about a development in Jefferson City that has already impacted our budget this year and has the potential to create revenue shortfalls in future years.

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Chase Away the Winter Blues Adult Winter Reading Program

Does the cold, wintry weather get you down? Check your local branch program listings below for details about how to participate in our winter reading program.

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The 100 Missouri Miles Challenge comes to Cass County

Sign up to participate in the Be Well Cass County group of the 100 Missouri Miles Challenge and stop by the Harrisonville library to pick up your free welcome kit that includes instructions for a how to register and log your miles online, a water bottle to stay hydrated, and a pedometer to track your miles. The six week program will begin on Monday, Aug 11 and run through the week of September 15th. Registered participants are entered to win iPods, FitBits and other great prizes given out every week of the program.

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Come to the library and play on one of our iPads!

Families who come to the children’s library at the Harrisonville Branch have an opportunity to check out an iPad loaded with fun and engaging early literacy apps!

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Racing to Read: An Early Literacy Program

Racing to Read is a program that educates parents on early literacy skills in fun and interactive ways. Pajama Storytime has become a Racing to Read program that incorporates these early literacy skills. Beyond storytime, our children’s specialist, Ms. Sara Steinmetz, is going out and promoting early literacy in the community. She will be visiting Harrisonville Head Start and Thunderbird Apartments later on this month.

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Spark a Reaction: Summer Reading Program for Teens

From robots, seed bombs, video games, tattoos and, of course, PIZZA, don’t miss out on all the activities we have planned for TEENS this summer.

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Summer Reading Program begins today!

Summer Reading Program goes into full gear today!

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Join the Summer Reading Program, starting June 2nd

2014 Summer Reading Program is open for children and teens up to twelfth grade. This year we are learning about science as the Cass County Public Library presents “Fizz, Boom, Read!” Join us for our exciting programs that are fun for the whole family. Each branch will also have weekly storytimes with crafts and activities. Thanks to our community partners whose contributions help the library branches provide these programs.

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Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons wins the 2013 Missouri Building Block Award

Almost 22,000 children in the state of Missouri voted this year for their favorite Missouri Building Block Award nominee. Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons, written by Eric Litwin and illustrated by James Dean, captured over 20% of the voting with a total of 4494 votes

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Community Read: “On the Same Page”

Pick up your copy of The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry and participate in a discussion of the book to be entered in a drawing for a Kindle Fire.

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Harrisonville residents: meet your new librarian!

Hello! My name is Karen Allen and I’m the new manager at the Cass County Public Library in Harrisonville.

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Library of Congress dignitary visits Cass County historical display

Donald Scott, Deputy Librarian of Congress Emeritus and Library of Congress Trustee, attended the unveiling of the new Stern Visitations of War in Cass County exhibit unveiling in Harrisonville. Scott is a retired Brig. General with the United States Army and is also on the board of Freedom’s Frontier National Heritage Area which cosponsored the project with Cass County Historical Society and the library.

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The Stern Visitations of War in Cass County

Today we are unveiling a new historical display about the Civil War history of Cass County. The display is a joint project of Cass County Public Library, Cass County Historical Society, and Freedom’s Frontier National Heritage Area. Stop by the open house at the Harrisonville library today from 2:30 – 4:30.