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Summer Reading Program is here!

Who’s ready for Summer Reading Program?

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Library Receives $22,000 Grant to Grow eBook Collection

We just invested over $22,000 of grant money into expanding and deepening our ebook and digital audiobook collections for you. So if you have tried our ebook collection before, we highly suggest you take a look again. We feel pretty sure you’ll find something you’ve been wanting to read that you can download immediately!

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Celebrate National Library Week!: A message from the library board president

In honor of National Library Week (April 12 – 18), several local papers published a column written by Cass County Public Library board president, Mary Dobson. The full column is reprinted below.

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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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Kathleen Zornes, longtime library employee and familiar face at NRC, retires

Kathleen Zornes worked in Cass County Public Library branches serving the Belton, Raymore and Peculiar communities for more than 17 years. She retired on Tuesday.

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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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Local author visit: “The History of Negro Leagues Baseball in Missouri”

The History of Negro Leagues Baseball in Missouri
Phil S. Dixon, author and historian
February 18, 2014, 6:30 p.m.
Northern Resource Center, 164 Cedar Tree Square, Belton, MO

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All Aboard the Learning Express

In a global marketplace with locally controlled school systems we often wonder how our own children measure up in their education. Seeking to provide our young people with competitive edge to open doors of opportunity, it can be difficult to assess where they stand and in what directions they may need support. Learning Express Library, available through our Cass County Public Library is a resource worth checking out for learners ranging from fourth grade to adult.

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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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Dig into Reading this Summer

“Dig into Reading” is the theme for the Summer Reading Program that begins June 3rd at the Cass County Public Library. Summer fun above and below ground will be the focus of crafts, story times, and activities at the Archie, Drexel, Garden City, Harrisonville, Northern Resource Center, and Pleasant Hill branches and the CCPL Bookmobile.