by Mary Davies | Jul 6, 2022 | Library News
Libraries are an integral part of thriving communities, and Coffey County has a strong tradition of being supportive of its libraries. The first public library in Coffey County was founded in Burlington in 1875, located in the Hall Book Store on 3rd Street; it began...
by Mary Davies | May 16, 2022 | Library News
Friends of Coffey County Library Burlington Branch was awarded a $1000.00 Local Community Grant from Walmart Emporia, Facility 557, in Emporia, Kansas. The grant will be used to support the library’s involvement in the afterschool program. The Burlington Branch...
by Mary Davies | Apr 7, 2022 | Library News
“Third Place” is a term coined by college professor Ray Oldenburg. The idea is that the first place is your home and the second place is your work or school. Oldenburg suggests the hallmarks of a true “third place” are: free or inexpensive; food and drink, while not...
by Mary Davies | Feb 10, 2022 | Library News
Reading programs are an important tool to help children build reading skills. The Coffey County Library is now using an internet-based system called Reader Zone for our reading programs. The first program that we encourage parents/children to participate in is 1000...
