The Big Read

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Fun stuff planned!  Click to find out more.

Film, book discussion and The Great Gala!

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Freading

freadinglogoFreading – a  new eBook service offered by the State Library of Kansas

You access Freading to check out books only through the Kansas Library Card portal

Download to your computer, android [including Kindle Fire] or Apple device

Need assistance – stop by the Library – we can help

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psst! want to talk about books?

Talk about booksJanuary 8, 10:00 amAdult Book Discussion Group.  The Musician’s Daughter by Susanne Dunlap

January 16, 7:00 pmEvening Adult Book Discussion Group.  First meeting.

January 22, 4:00 pmWilliam Allen White Book Club

January 30, 6:00 pmHigh School Girls Book Club.  Illusion by Frank Peretti

 

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Sneak Peak

2013 Funscrape Graphic

 

 

The January Calendar of Events is online.

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Mini Tree Festival

Auction finale December 11, 6:30 @ Silver Lake Tree Lighting

It was a beautiful evening

The Fifth Grade Choir entertained

Santa made a visit

and the silent auction was a great success

Many thanks to everyone who donated trees and other items and to all who bid on the items – we appreciate your generosity

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Job Search Assistance @the Library

December 8, 10 am – noon

Dana Nordyke, Assistant Director, Kansas State University Career and Employment Services

An overview of job searching 10-10:45 am – personalized service to follow

  • Resume writing
  • Job Search Techniques
  • Web-based searching
  • Networking resources
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NEKLS Tech Toy Box @the Library

November 8, 6:30 pm

So many gadgets, so little time…

Dan Alexander, Technology Specialist for the Northeast Kansas Library System will talk about:

  • Microsoft Windows 8 vs. Android vs. iOS
  • Devices for Content Creation vs Content Consumption
  • KS EZ Library Basics
  • Favorite Apps, Accessories, and Add-ons
  • What devices are right for you and where to get help…

 

Bring your own tech toys if you want assistance and tips about how to get the most from your device.  It is recommended that you:

  •  have your device set up or at least have an email address
  • know the email password
  • know Apple ID/B&N Account/Amazon Account
  • bring appropriate cables and/or instruction manuals.

 

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We Celebrated ~

National Friends of Libraries Week @ the Silver Lake Library October 21 – 27

 

Joan Stone danced for us on Monday

“Annie Diggs: A Voice for Working People,”

 

 

 

Silver Lake High School Jazz Band played for us on Tuesday

- More photos from the concert

 

New and current members visited the Library and received a special Thank You gift bag

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Eagle Fest

Library booth at Eagle Fest 2011

 

Visit our booth at Eagle Fest Saturday, September 22, 4- 7 pm @the Grade School ball diamonds

“Fall Into the Art of Reading”  -  share your favorite book title, take a book, participate in a craft, learn what we have to offer

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Don’t Leave Home Without It!

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