Improve Your Chances of Success: Connect with Small Business Resources! Learn how to benefit from the available business resources in our community. A local representative from the Small Business Administration will share information on how to start and grow your business. This workshop will offer information on important digital tools, research databases, business plan templates, and free business mentorship to get you on the track to success! Call the library to sign up @ 316-321-3363.

January discount - bring a friend and both of you get 25% off the monthly rate! Give your child an awesome day at the Y! They will make new friends and enjoy: swimming, arts & crafts, story time, snack and other physical activities. Ages 2-5 Every Friday from 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Register anytime for one or more sessions, bank draft available. *Swim suit, towel and a sack lunch required.

If you missed the slow cooker class in December, this may be your chance.This class is almost full but call and we will put your name on the wait list because people's plans change and you never know! This is round 2 of a popular class in which you take home food for your family. Call for details 316-321-3363

Ken Spurgeon, Kansas Historian, Author, & Filmmaker, will host a 3-part Writer’s Workshop covering topics from Research Methods to Finished Presentation. Members - $25 per Workshop Non-Members - $35 per Workshop Select 1, 2, or all 3 Workshops January 26 - 10 am - Noon “From Research to Manuscript” February 23 - 10 am - Noon “From Script to Screen” March 30 - 10 am - Noon “From Letters to Legacy” Call 313-321-9333 to register today!

Elana Mudgan will be here to share her newest book, Dragon Speaker. We'll have light treats and a special drink to celebrate her being with us. Come in your best dragon-related costume (think Renaissance Fair, people!). We'll have a costume contest for a special prize!

We're reading How Green Was My Valley by Richard Llewellyn. Even if you don't buy the book from us, we'd love to have you join us for this event. (But really, you want to buy the book from us, don't you?) :)

This clinic is the perfect introduction opportunity for your little one to experience the benefits of dance and gymnastics. We will work on spacial awareness, following directions and other key concepts all within a fun and energetic environment!

Kitty Frank will be here to share her latest book, Racing: Indian Style. Not only are we celebrating this local author and her new book, but it's also Kansas Day. Come celebrate! BS Sandwich Press Food Truck will be here - YUMMO!! (And not to worry - Noble House Hawaiian Food Truck will be back for another event. We just wanted to change things up a little as we go. We'll rotate through a few favorites to give you lots of variety.)