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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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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On Good Friday, the governor released the withheld state funds for public libraries. All of them.
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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.
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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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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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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 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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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 goes into full gear today!
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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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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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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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Hello! My name is Karen Allen and I’m the new manager at the Cass County Public Library in Harrisonville.
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