Library in Motion

Once again, a group of the middle school students drug two librarians on another trip. This time they "rock n' rolled" across Kansas and stopped to have a few adventures along the way. The first stop was Rock City just outside of Minneapolis. Next on the list of stops was Mushroom Rock (pictured above top) near Brookville. Once that stop was explored, it was on to lunch at Made from Scratch in Wilson. One of the last stops was the Garden of Eden (pictured above bottom) in Lucas. And finally, on to Pete Felton's gallery and miniature golf in Hays. Thanks go out to the Thomas County Sheriff Law Enforcement Fund and the Friends of Pioneer Memorial Library for helping make this trip possible.

Creature Feature 2006

Jack & Thea Haugen with the Sternberg Museum brought some slithery snakes (and a few other notable reptiles) to the library on July 6 to celebrate the theme of Paws, Claws, Scales and Tales. It turned out to be a crazy day when nearly 150 people showed up to see the show! Things got downright hyssssterical when the snakes were taken out of their cages one by one to be viewed by the audience. After the show, everyone that was daring enough got to touch one of the snakes. That included the biggest snake in attendance….an oversized bull snake named “Papa.” Thanks Sternberg Museum, it was a riveting array of reptiles!

Capone

We had a “doggone” good time at Hot dogs with the Top Dog. Jeff Friesen, the Director - officially dubbed the Top Dog - cooked up some hot dogs while our local police K-9 named Capone stole the show. Here he is showing what he is capable of to Ron Alexander, Colby police officer. Capone put on an impressive performance. Everybody in the crowd learned at least one thing. It is best to obey the law if you don’t want to tangle with Capone!

Pinkerton

Thank you Mr. Kellogg for sending Pinkerton to Pioneer Memorial Library to kick-off the summer programs. He has been very obedient and we were all very thankful to see he is potty trained! We were sorry to see him go though, the kids loved him!

Summer Program Kick-off

Judy Kleinsorge is our wacky, but extremely fun and creative, children’s librarian. Here she is acting almost normal as she prepares for the summer program theme of Paws, Claws, Scales and Tales. If the kids have half as much fun as Judy does its going to be a great summer!

Paws, Claws, Scales and Tales

Don't be a Hermit this summer!

Get out and take part in the library's Summer Reading Program.

This year's theme is "Paws, Claws, Scales and Tales"; so books and activities will focus on animals, especially pets. We are planning a couple of special events in July and we are looking forward to a very special visit from a very special character at the end of May!! Fliers will be distributed at the library and schools after the 1st of May and you can keep checking back here for more information. Summer Reading is for kids of all ages - - so plan on joining us!

An Amazing Journey

Twelve middle school students drug two library staff members to Kearney, NE on Saturday, April 8, 2006 for an "Amazing Journey". The first stop was at Cabela's to view the exhibit of mounted wildlife, then a great lunch at Skeeter Barnes. The group spent the afternoon at the Great Platte River Road Archway Monument where they toured the exhibit, attended an oral history presentation, and navigated the "TrailBlaze Maze". If you ever want to get from point A to Point B in the quickest way possible, Kalyn is your gal!! Of course, expended energy meant increased appetites, so the group headed off to Eileen's Colossal Cookies for yummy frosted cookie treats. Thanks so much to the Thomas County Sheriff's Department for their generous donation to this drug-free activity.

2006 Murder Mystery

Friends of Pioneer Memorial Library hosted the second annual Murder Mystery. Evidently everyone was "dying" to go because it sold out for the second straight year! A great cast of characters took part in the play including:

Jim Oliver as Dr. Bill
Patrick Toth as Inspector Ace Gumshoe
Jada Tubbs as Duchess Ellington
Michael Karnes as Earl "Fatha" Hiney
Michael Hawkins as Jellyroll Goodman
Wanda Spresser as Opera Windbag
Pat Tubbs as Maybelline Lipgloss
Corey Sorenson as Gopher Clueless
Relda Galli as Clarinetta Fitzgerald
Linda Ladenberger as Lena Savoy

Thanks to our sponsors including: Someplace Special, Colby Bowl, Ashley Wright, Bickner Electric, CCC Dental Hygiene Students, Convention Center, and Dana Unruh Catering Service.

Jellyroll Goodman


Thanks for coming!


Duchess Ellington


Gopher Clueless

Family Night

Every Tuesday night @ 7:00pm join Judy Kleinsorge and Pioneer Memorial Library for Family Night. Something new and different is available each week. If you join us this week plan on a pirate theme. Shivers me timbers!!

Karissa Singer makes her Pirate hat.

Arrrgh....Matey! These seaworthy chaps wouldn't burn you out and loot you would they???

Thanks to Midwest Energy

The library was the recipient of a Midwest Energy Community Fund Grant. This grant provided funds toward copies of children's books that needed to be replaced due to age or poor repair. We were able to purchase 52 copies which include books by some of our favorite authors like Dr. Suess, Russell Hoban, Stan & Jan Berenstain, Don Freeman, Virginia Burton and Ezra Keats. We feel very fortunate to be able to offer new issues of old favorites to our patrons.