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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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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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.
Read moreFor New Years Eve (Wed, Dec 31, 2014) all locations of the library will close early at 1:00pm to celebrate the new year. The Bookmobile will be open 10:00am – 12:00pm at the Dollar General Store in Peculiar.
All locations of the library will be closed for New Years Day (Thur, Jan 1, 2015).
Have a Happy New Year!
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All teen poets (12-18) are invited to submit an original poem to the teen poetry contest at their local branch. Teen poets who write the top four poems at each branch will be invited to present their poem in the oral 2014 Poetic Voices competition held Thursday, November 13, 6:30pm at the Harrisonville Branch, 400 E Mechanic, Harrisonville, MO.
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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.
Read moreLove social media? Library tech guy, Steve Erichsen, takes a look at some of the newcomers.
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The Archie library conducted a survey during the first two weeks of March in conjunction with Teen Tech Week (March 9 – 15). The teen patrons were asked for their favorite devices, social media games and more.
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Wii Gaming Challenge
4:00pm, Thur, March 13th
Harrisonville Library, 400 E Mechanic
Come join us for a fun-filled teen game night! We will be playing Ticket to Ride, a cross-country train adventure game, and Settlers of Catan, a game where you need to gather, trade, and use resources to build your empire! As always, there will be food!!
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October 13th through the 19th is Teen Read Week and to celebrate the Drexel library is having a word scavenger hunt.
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Today, the Harrisonville library is hosting Teen Lyricist Cafe. This event will be a creative and informational workshop available to young artists wanting to learn the craft or work to further their talents. An overview of lyrics and poetry will be explored as well as examples of good lyrics with their musical counterparts. A discussion of what constitutes good or bad lyrics will be encouraged as well. After this we will work on constructive lyric writing with music for inspiration and coffee paired with snacks for fuel. We invite all budding writers and musicians to join us in what promises to be an eventful time.
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A small herd of zombies attacked the Northern Resource Center in Belton last night.
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On a daily basis I work on a number of different devices and different kinds of technology. I truly enjoy getting to see all types of new technologies and see how people are putting these devices to work. This year some truly amazing devices are being made available to the public and I would like to share with you some of the devices I’m most excited about.
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The birds are back and they are angrier than ever! On June 3 at 6:30 p.m. you can play Live Angry Birds: Level II at the Harrisonville library. We have all new targets and have ramped it up a level to challenge your skills. There will be snacks to eat to keep your energy level strong. And of course there will be prizes for the skilled (and the lucky). And while you’re here…be sure to sign up for the Teen Summer Reading program.
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