Calendar
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Calendar of Events
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6 events,
CCHD Health Nurse Visit
CCHD Health Nurse Visit
Blood draws for $30 and free blood pressure checks will be available the first Monday of each month from 8:00-9:00 at the Gridley Branch, courtesy of the Coffey County Health […]
Family Storytime
Family Storytime
Songs, Stories, Crafts. All ages welcome! Visit our Storytime Facebook Group for more Storytime info: https://www.facebook.com/groups/481723402183658
Summer Lunch
Summer Lunch
We will be serving sack lunches this summer for any children up to age 18, no registration required. Eat at the library or grab a lunch to-go. Monday – Friday […]
Squeegee Painting
Squeegee Painting
Join Miss. Lisa for Squeegee Painting fun! We are excited for you to join us for our summer reading program, Color Our World!
Kindergarten Gear Up
Kindergarten Gear Up
Get your preschoolers ready to start school in the fall by practicing important Kindergarten readiness skills Mondays in June.
10 events,
Cards & Company
Cards & Company
Join the Friends of the Library in making handmade cards on May 6th at 10:00 am. This month we will be making Get Well Cards. Some are kept to sell […]
Cards & Company
Cards & Company
Join the Friends of the Library in making handmade cards at 10:00 am. This month we will be making Get Well Cards. Some are kept to sell in the library […]
Story Time Parade-Birth to PreK
Story Time Parade-Birth to PreK
Come and join Ms. Patt for her story time parade! This Tuesday, June 3rd at 10:30 a.m. Have a snack, sing a song, and listen to a story!! After that, […]
Summer Lunch
Summer Lunch
We will be serving sack lunches this summer for any children up to age 18, no registration required. Eat at the library or grab a lunch to-go. Monday – Friday […]
Sewing Friends
Sewing Friends
Talk about fiber arts and show off your creations. No registration required. All ages welcome.
K-8th Grade Summer Reading
K-8th Grade Summer Reading
Fun color Our World activities every Tuesday @ 1:30 PM for children Kindergarten and older.
Yak & Yarn
Yak & Yarn
Bring your current work-in-progress to the New Strawn Branch and have some fun and conversation on Tuesdays at 2pm. All fiber arts crafters are welcome!
6 events,
Wee Wigglers Story Time
Wee Wigglers Story Time
*NEW START TIME OF 10:30AM BEGINNING ON JUNE 4TH 2025* Story times for littles! We'll have short books, finger snacks and toddler playtimes with Miss Tammy.
Teen Dance Party
Teen Dance Party
Come dance with us on Wednesday to kick off our summer reading season!! There will be snacks, music, line dancing, a competition, and lots of fun!! For teens!!
Summer Reading Kickoff
Summer Reading Kickoff
Join us for lots of fun as we kick off the 2025 Summer Reading program “Color Our World.” The EAC (Emporia Arts Council) Art Mobile will be here for kids […]
Summer Lunch
Summer Lunch
We will be serving sack lunches this summer for any children up to age 18, no registration required. Eat at the library or grab a lunch to-go. Monday – Friday […]
6 events,
Preschool Summer Reading
Preschool Summer Reading
Songs, Stories, Crafts and a snack every Thursday @ 10:00AM for children birth to five.
Charades-kids age 6-12
Charades-kids age 6-12
Calling all kids ages 6-12!! Thursday June 5th at 10:30 we'll be playing Charades-with a twist!! It's sure to be a lot of fun! You don't want to miss it!!
Tech Time With Trisha
Tech Time With Trisha
Thursdays 12:00PM-2:30PM We provide free one-on-one help sessions for your technology questions. We can help with: Basic computer questions Downloading library e-books and e-audiobooks to your e-reader, tablet or other […]
Summer Lunch
Summer Lunch
We will be serving sack lunches this summer for any children up to age 18, no registration required. Eat at the library or grab a lunch to-go. Monday – Friday […]
Outside Play Day
Outside Play Day
Join us at 1:30 p.m. for archery painting, sidewalk chalk, ax throwing, water bead sensory bins and more for our fun Outside Play Day!
KC FOAM Kick Off Party
KC FOAM Kick Off Party
Join us for our New Strawn Summer Reading Kick Off Party with KC FOAM. Wear your swimsuit!
5 events,
Exercise Class
Exercise Class
Lebo Branch is hosting an exercise class for adults each Monday and Friday from 9-10 a.m. through May 10th!! We use hand and ankle weights with a slow lifting technique […]
K-5th Summer Reading Program
K-5th Summer Reading Program
Join the Gridley Library on Fridays during the Summer to make fun crafts, explore dfferent art styles, and have yummy treats! June 6th - Color Fusion, June 13th - The […]
Summer Lunch
Summer Lunch
We will be serving sack lunches this summer for any children up to age 18, no registration required. Eat at the library or grab a lunch to-go. Monday – Friday […]
2 events,
Fly Fishing w/ Kyle Hull
Fly Fishing w/ Kyle Hull
Join the Gridley Library for a program by Kyle Hull at the Gridley City Lake. He will teach fly fishing basics and ways to improve already known skills. Participants do not […]
0 events,
7 events,
Family Storytime
Family Storytime
Songs, Stories, Crafts. All ages welcome! Visit our Storytime Facebook Group for more Storytime info: https://www.facebook.com/groups/481723402183658
Summer Lunch
Summer Lunch
We will be serving sack lunches this summer for any children up to age 18, no registration required. Eat at the library or grab a lunch to-go. Monday – Friday […]
David Traylor Zoo
David Traylor Zoo
Join us for a visit from David Traylor Zoo and explore the animals they have! We are excited for you to join us for our summer reading program, Color Our […]
Kindergarten Gear Up
Kindergarten Gear Up
Get your preschoolers ready to start school in the fall by practicing important Kindergarten readiness skills Mondays in June.
6th-12th Summer Reading Program
6th-12th Summer Reading Program
Join Ariel on Mondays at 4:00 during the Summer to create fun art! June 9th - Stained Glass Window Art, June 23rd - Mosaic Coasters, July 7th - Mini Canvas […]
8 events,
Coffey County Health Visit
Coffey County Health Visit
Nursing services will be available at the LeRoy Branch every second Tuesday of the month beginning at 8:30 a.m. Free blood pressure checks and $20 fasting lab draws will be […]
Summer Lunch
Summer Lunch
We will be serving sack lunches this summer for any children up to age 18, no registration required. Eat at the library or grab a lunch to-go. Monday – Friday […]
K-8th Grade Summer Reading
K-8th Grade Summer Reading
Fun color Our World activities every Tuesday @ 1:30 PM for children Kindergarten and older.
Yak & Yarn
Yak & Yarn
Bring your current work-in-progress to the New Strawn Branch and have some fun and conversation on Tuesdays at 2pm. All fiber arts crafters are welcome!
Art In the Afternoon
Art In the Afternoon
Art Program, ages 10 and up. Registration is required to ensure we have enough supplies ready.
5 events,
Wee Wigglers Story Time
Wee Wigglers Story Time
*NEW START TIME OF 10:30AM BEGINNING ON JUNE 4TH 2025* Story times for littles! We'll have short books, finger snacks and toddler playtimes with Miss Tammy.
Storytime!
Storytime!
Join Colleen throughout the Summer for stories, games, songs, fingerplays, and crafts for littles aged 0-5 years old! June 11th - Eat the Rainbow, June 25th - What’s Your Favorite […]
Summer Lunch
Summer Lunch
We will be serving sack lunches this summer for any children up to age 18, no registration required. Eat at the library or grab a lunch to-go. Monday – Friday […]
A Journey Back Virtual Reality
A Journey Back Virtual Reality
A virtual reality program of Holocaust Survivors. The films included in The Journey Back provide a unique experience for you to learn the stories of Holocaust Survivors through their eyes […]
7 events,
EAC Art Mobile
EAC Art Mobile
Make plans to be here for the Emporia Arts Council Art Mobile. Two to three different craft stations will be available!
Tech Time With Trisha
Tech Time With Trisha
Thursdays 12:00PM-2:30PM We provide free one-on-one help sessions for your technology questions. We can help with: Basic computer questions Downloading library e-books and e-audiobooks to your e-reader, tablet or other […]
Summer Lunch
Summer Lunch
We will be serving sack lunches this summer for any children up to age 18, no registration required. Eat at the library or grab a lunch to-go. Monday – Friday […]
Milford Nature Center-All Ages
Milford Nature Center-All Ages
Have you ever seen a bird with beautiful colors singing in a tree? What about a black and yellow bee buzzing over a flower? Kansas flora and fauna come in […]
I Spy Sensory Jars
I Spy Sensory Jars
Join us at 1:30 p.m. to make I Spy Sensory Jars as part of our summer reading program 'Color Our World."
5 events,
Exercise Class
Exercise Class
Lebo Branch is hosting an exercise class for adults each Monday and Friday from 9-10 a.m. through May 10th!! We use hand and ankle weights with a slow lifting technique […]
K-5th Summer Reading Program
K-5th Summer Reading Program
Join the Gridley Library on Fridays during the Summer to make fun crafts, explore dfferent art styles, and have yummy treats! June 6th - Color Fusion, June 13th - The […]
Summer Lunch
Summer Lunch
We will be serving sack lunches this summer for any children up to age 18, no registration required. Eat at the library or grab a lunch to-go. Monday – Friday […]
3 events,
A Journey Back Virtual Reality
A Journey Back Virtual Reality
A virtual reality program of Holocaust Survivors. The films included in The Journey Back provide a unique experience for you to learn the stories of Holocaust Survivors through their eyes […]
Spatula Squad
Spatula Squad
Teen cooking program. Each month teens choose recipes from the featured cook book. Recipes are cooked at home and finished dishes are brought to the monthly meeting for everyone to […]
A Journey Back Virtual Reality
A Journey Back Virtual Reality
A virtual reality program of Holocaust Survivors. The films included in The Journey Back provide a unique experience for you to learn the stories of Holocaust Survivors through their eyes […]
0 events,
7 events,
Health Nurse Visit
Health Nurse Visit
The Coffey County Health Department will have a nurse at the library to provide blood pressure checks and blood draws. Enter through the East Doors.
Make & Take
Make & Take
Adult craft program-Glass Bowl and Vase Mushroom. Registration is required for this event. Please call 620-364-5333 to sign up.
Family Storytime
Family Storytime
Songs, Stories, Crafts. All ages welcome! Visit our Storytime Facebook Group for more Storytime info: https://www.facebook.com/groups/481723402183658
Summer Lunch
Summer Lunch
We will be serving sack lunches this summer for any children up to age 18, no registration required. Eat at the library or grab a lunch to-go. Monday – Friday […]
Fuzzy Posters
Fuzzy Posters
Join Miss. Vanessa to color Fuzzy Posters and have fun with this colorful throwback! We are excited for you to join us for our summer reading program, Color Our World!
Kindergarten Gear Up
Kindergarten Gear Up
Get your preschoolers ready to start school in the fall by practicing important Kindergarten readiness skills Mondays in June.
Adult Sand Art Terrariums
Adult Sand Art Terrariums
Join Ariel on Monday, June 16th at 5:30pm to create a sand art terrarium! Limited supplies are available, so sign-up is required. Sign-up will open on May 30th and you […]
12 events,
Birth-PreK
Birth-PreK
Let's create with flavor! We'll be decorating and playing with our food! Come join the fun!!
Ask Me Anything
Ask Me Anything
Join Melanie at 11th Lane Roastery on the third Tuesday each month. Have a coffee and ask all your book, library, or research related questions.
Summer Lunch
Summer Lunch
We will be serving sack lunches this summer for any children up to age 18, no registration required. Eat at the library or grab a lunch to-go. Monday – Friday […]
The Journey Back VR Experience
The Journey Back VR Experience
Discover the power of virtual reality to enhance Holocaust education through 360-degree immersive technology. “Walk” with Holocaust Survivors through childhood hometowns and concentration camps as they share their stories of […]
K-8th Grade Summer Reading
K-8th Grade Summer Reading
Fun color Our World activities every Tuesday @ 1:30 PM for children Kindergarten and older.
6 events,
Wee Wigglers Story Time
Wee Wigglers Story Time
*NEW START TIME OF 10:30AM BEGINNING ON JUNE 4TH 2025* Story times for littles! We'll have short books, finger snacks and toddler playtimes with Miss Tammy.
TEEN ACTIVITY
TEEN ACTIVITY
Let's create something that's almost too beautiful to eat! All jr and sr high kids are invited to join us at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 18th as we make […]
Emporia Zoo
Emporia Zoo
The Emporia Zoo will be visiting the Gridley Library on Wednesday, June 18th at 11:00am! Join us for an educational program!
Summer Lunch
Summer Lunch
We will be serving sack lunches this summer for any children up to age 18, no registration required. Eat at the library or grab a lunch to-go. Monday – Friday […]
Adult Activity
Adult Activity
Capture the essence of your favorite person in our Paint Your Pal class! This painting session will help you bring them to life on canvas!! Join us on Wednesday June […]
8 events,
Preschool Summer Reading
Preschool Summer Reading
Songs, Stories, Crafts and a snack every Thursday @ 10:00AM for children birth to five.
Fruit Bouquet-Kids age 6-12 yrs
Fruit Bouquet-Kids age 6-12 yrs
Join Bri Stout-Bess to learn how easy and fun making fruit bouquets can be!! We will be using 3D printed cookie cutters to design our fruit!!
Tech Time With Trisha
Tech Time With Trisha
Thursdays 12:00PM-2:30PM We provide free one-on-one help sessions for your technology questions. We can help with: Basic computer questions Downloading library e-books and e-audiobooks to your e-reader, tablet or other […]
Summer Lunch
Summer Lunch
We will be serving sack lunches this summer for any children up to age 18, no registration required. Eat at the library or grab a lunch to-go. Monday – Friday […]
Broken Crayons Still Color
Broken Crayons Still Color
Join us at 1:30 p.m. in reading the book, 'Broken Crayons Still Color' by Toni Collier and making new crayons from broken crayons!
Reading Dragons Game Day
Reading Dragons Game Day
Learn to play with your Dragons Cards. All ages welcome. All attendees can enter to win a special door prize.
Cake Decorating
Cake Decorating
This summer reading program will show us the basics of cake decorating with Hoover's Grocery. Kids will be able to decorate their own mini cake!
6 events,
Exercise Class
Exercise Class
Lebo Branch is hosting an exercise class for adults each Monday and Friday from 9-10 a.m. through May 10th!! We use hand and ankle weights with a slow lifting technique […]
Coffee & Conversation
Coffee & Conversation
Join us for a fun conversation with local artist Jim Stukey, plus delicious coffee and pastries!
K-5th Summer Reading Program
K-5th Summer Reading Program
Join the Gridley Library on Fridays during the Summer to make fun crafts, explore dfferent art styles, and have yummy treats! June 6th - Color Fusion, June 13th - The […]
Summer Lunch
Summer Lunch
We will be serving sack lunches this summer for any children up to age 18, no registration required. Eat at the library or grab a lunch to-go. Monday – Friday […]
0 events,
0 events,
7 events,
Family Storytime
Family Storytime
Songs, Stories, Crafts. All ages welcome! Visit our Storytime Facebook Group for more Storytime info: https://www.facebook.com/groups/481723402183658
Summer Lunch
Summer Lunch
We will be serving sack lunches this summer for any children up to age 18, no registration required. Eat at the library or grab a lunch to-go. Monday – Friday […]
Kindergarten Gear Up
Kindergarten Gear Up
Get your preschoolers ready to start school in the fall by practicing important Kindergarten readiness skills Mondays in June.
6th-12th Summer Reading Program
6th-12th Summer Reading Program
Join Ariel on Mondays at 4:00 during the Summer to create fun art! June 9th - Stained Glass Window Art, June 23rd - Mosaic Coasters, July 7th - Mini Canvas […]
9 events,
Summer Lunch
Summer Lunch
We will be serving sack lunches this summer for any children up to age 18, no registration required. Eat at the library or grab a lunch to-go. Monday – Friday […]
K-8th Grade Summer Reading
K-8th Grade Summer Reading
Fun color Our World activities every Tuesday @ 1:30 PM for children Kindergarten and older.
Yak & Yarn
Yak & Yarn
Bring your current work-in-progress to the New Strawn Branch and have some fun and conversation on Tuesdays at 2pm. All fiber arts crafters are welcome!
Art In the Afternoon
Art In the Afternoon
Art Program, ages 10 and up. Registration is required to ensure we have enough supplies ready.
6 events,
Wee Wigglers Story Time
Wee Wigglers Story Time
*NEW START TIME OF 10:30AM BEGINNING ON JUNE 4TH 2025* Story times for littles! We'll have short books, finger snacks and toddler playtimes with Miss Tammy.
Storytime!
Storytime!
Join Colleen throughout the Summer for stories, games, songs, fingerplays, and crafts for littles aged 0-5 years old! June 11th - Eat the Rainbow, June 25th - What’s Your Favorite […]
Summer Lunch
Summer Lunch
We will be serving sack lunches this summer for any children up to age 18, no registration required. Eat at the library or grab a lunch to-go. Monday – Friday […]
9 events,
Preschool Summer Reading
Preschool Summer Reading
Songs, Stories, Crafts and a snack every Thursday @ 10:00AM for children birth to five.
Henna-8yrs and up
Henna-8yrs and up
We have a Henna artist joining us on Thursday, June 26th from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. There will be a presentation on the history of Henna and then time […]
Tech Time With Trisha
Tech Time With Trisha
Thursdays 12:00PM-2:30PM We provide free one-on-one help sessions for your technology questions. We can help with: Basic computer questions Downloading library e-books and e-audiobooks to your e-reader, tablet or other […]
Summer Lunch
Summer Lunch
We will be serving sack lunches this summer for any children up to age 18, no registration required. Eat at the library or grab a lunch to-go. Monday – Friday […]
Will It Waffle?
Will It Waffle?
Try different kinds of food and find out: Will It Waffle? This program is for ages 8+ and registration is required. Please call 620-364-5333
Essential Henna by V
Essential Henna by V
Learn about henna with Essential Henna by V. Registration appreciated to receive a henna tattoo.
5 events,
Health Dept Visit
Health Dept Visit
Nursing services will be available at the New Strawn Branch on the fourth Friday of every month at 8am. Free blood pressure checks and $30.00 lab draws will be available. […]
Exercise Class
Exercise Class
Lebo Branch is hosting an exercise class for adults each Monday and Friday from 9-10 a.m. through May 10th!! We use hand and ankle weights with a slow lifting technique […]
Painted Rocks
Painted Rocks
Join Colleen to make a painted rock on Friday, June 27th at 11:00am! The rock that you create will be kept by the Library and taken to Nancy's to join […]
Summer Lunch
Summer Lunch
We will be serving sack lunches this summer for any children up to age 18, no registration required. Eat at the library or grab a lunch to-go. Monday – Friday […]
0 events,
0 events,
7 events,
All Ages-All Week
All Ages-All Week
Ok Lebo!! Let's CHALK the WALK!! The Lebo Branch library will be providing buckets of chalk to be kept in the vicinity of the Hair Bar, Auburn's pharmacy, Farmer's State […]
Family Storytime
Family Storytime
Songs, Stories, Crafts. All ages welcome! Visit our Storytime Facebook Group for more Storytime info: https://www.facebook.com/groups/481723402183658
Summer Lunch
Summer Lunch
We will be serving sack lunches this summer for any children up to age 18, no registration required. Eat at the library or grab a lunch to-go. Monday – Friday […]
Pancake Art
Pancake Art
Join Miss. Vanessa at 1:30 p.m. for fun with Pancake Art! Be hungry to eat some pancakes!
Kindergarten Gear Up
Kindergarten Gear Up
Get your preschoolers ready to start school in the fall by practicing important Kindergarten readiness skills Mondays in June.
9 events,
Cards & Company
Cards & Company
Join the Friends of the Library in making handmade cards at 10:00 am. This month we will be making Get Well Cards. Some are kept to sell in the library […]
Summer Lunch
Summer Lunch
We will be serving sack lunches this summer for any children up to age 18, no registration required. Eat at the library or grab a lunch to-go. Monday – Friday […]
Sewing Friends
Sewing Friends
Talk about fiber arts and show off your creations. No registration required. All ages welcome.
K-8th Grade Summer Reading
K-8th Grade Summer Reading
Fun color Our World activities every Tuesday @ 1:30 PM for children Kindergarten and older.
Yak & Yarn
Yak & Yarn
Bring your current work-in-progress to the New Strawn Branch and have some fun and conversation on Tuesdays at 2pm. All fiber arts crafters are welcome!
Come & Go Sand Art Terrariums
Come & Go Sand Art Terrariums
Join Ariel any time from 2:00pm-4:00pm on Tuesday, July 1st to create a sand art terrarium! First come, first serve due to limited supplies available.
Art In the Afternoon
Art In the Afternoon
Art Program, ages 10 and up. Registration is required to ensure we have enough supplies ready.
6 events,
Wee Wigglers Story Time
Wee Wigglers Story Time
*NEW START TIME OF 10:30AM BEGINNING ON JUNE 4TH 2025* Story times for littles! We'll have short books, finger snacks and toddler playtimes with Miss Tammy.
Color Our World Tie-Dye
Color Our World Tie-Dye
Join Ariel at the Gridley Library to tie-dye a t-shirt! You must provide your own t-shirt, and we'll provide all of the beautiful colors to choose from. Two class times […]
Summer Lunch
Summer Lunch
We will be serving sack lunches this summer for any children up to age 18, no registration required. Eat at the library or grab a lunch to-go. Monday – Friday […]
Color Our World Tie-Dye
Color Our World Tie-Dye
Join Ariel at the Gridley Library to tie-dye a t-shirt! You must provide your own t-shirt, and we'll provide all of the beautiful colors to choose from. Two class times […]
5 events,
Monarch Tattoo Artist
Monarch Tattoo Artist
Join us for this summer reading program where we will learn about the art of tattooing with artist Lara Cotte!
Preschool Summer Reading
Preschool Summer Reading
Songs, Stories, Crafts and a snack every Thursday @ 10:00AM for children birth to five.
Tech Time With Trisha
Tech Time With Trisha
Thursdays 12:00PM-2:30PM We provide free one-on-one help sessions for your technology questions. We can help with: Basic computer questions Downloading library e-books and e-audiobooks to your e-reader, tablet or other […]
Summer Lunch
Summer Lunch
We will be serving sack lunches this summer for any children up to age 18, no registration required. Eat at the library or grab a lunch to-go. Monday – Friday […]
1 event,
Ride Walk or Run
Ride Walk or Run
Hometown Gravel Grind is back again for another enjoyable ride and walk! Registration is now open. You can find registrations at all Coffey County Libraries, Lebo City Hall and the […]
Coffey County Health Department
Teen Dance Party
Summer Reading Kickoff
Charades-kids age 6-12
Outside Play Day
KC FOAM Kick Off Party
EAC Art Mobile
Milford Nature Center
Milford Nature Center-All Ages
Potato Derby
I Spy Sensory Jars
Health Nurse-Lebo
Birth-PreK
The Journey Back VR Experience
Fruit Bouquet-Kids age 6-12 yrs
Broken Crayons Still Color
Reading Dragons Game Day
Cake Decorating
Henna-8yrs and up
Will It Waffle?
EAC Mobile Art Center
Essential Henna by V
Coffey County Health Nurse
ALL AGES-4TH OF JULY SHIRTS
Ride Walk or Run
Branch Locations
Burlington Branch
410 Juniatta
Burlington, KS 66839
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New Strawn Branch
365 Main St.
New Strawn, KS 66839
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Waverly Branch
608 N. Pearson Ave.
Waverly, KS 66871