Booked For Lunch: A "Deadly Descent" into March...

Pioneer Memorial Library presents the March Booked For Lunch: Deadly Descent by Charlotte Hinger. Hinger's novel depicts a "homegrown" mystery; set in Kansas. Charlotte's visit is also brought to the library in honor of Women's History Month.

Charlotte Hinger discussing her book, Deadly Descent, to a rapt audience

Author, Charlotte Hinger enjoys lunch while discussing an intriguing topic with the guests at the table.

Tom Averille: Booked For Brunch

In honor of Kansas' 150th Anniversary, Tom Averill was invited to Pioneer Memorial Library to speak about his book and share some interesting facts and information about what Kansas really means to Tom. Naturally a smooth talker, Tom told stories about history in a way that people really understood and wanted to continue to learn more about.

Tom Averill presenting on his book, What Kansas Means To Me

Chocolate and All That Jazz!

Chocolate and All That Jazz was an event hosted by Pioneer Memorial Library, celebrating Valentine's Day with friends, family, desserts, music and a little pizzazz!

A wide array of desserts were made to satisfy any sweet tooth as well!

Friends and family gather to listen to the CCC Jazz Band while enjoying close company and some yummy snacks!

Booked for Lunch - January 2011

January Booked for Lunch had Matt Ludwick speak about his recently written book. He spoke on issues about growing up with hearing issues, bullying and overcoming these problems. He talks to audiences about how even today he finds that his hearing problems helps him be more aware of his surroundings, peoples feelings and the current issues of bullying.

Food for Fines in December

The library had its Food For Fines campaign again this December. We collected boxes of foods and allowed patrons to reduce their fines by the amount donated.

Booked For Lunch in December and Chorace Singers

The Pioneer Memorial Library wanted to sing in the Christmas season by having the Colby High School Chorale singers perform for our Booked for Lunch audience. We did learn what each youth was hoping to do during the holidays but the Library Director told them she was said that none had thought staying home and reading books for the holidays made the top of their list!

PML works with others

The Pioneer Memorial Library is an active participant with others. We supported an extension group that places information about health and living. They showed the benefits of tea and ways to make it along with beautiful tea pots and cups.

National Family day was celebrated when Stanly and his family came to the library. Stanley and his family showed ways to enjoy healthy food alternatives and spending time together.












The library celebrated National Recovery Month in the Colby park and then brought the proclamation to the library to be displayed for a week!!

Trivia Night Game Night was lots of fun!

The Library hosted a Trivia Night. Teams answered questions from 12 different subjects. Each team brought snacks to eat and the library provided the drinks. We had lots of fun and laughs. The winning team won a PML mug with a $10.00 Starbucks card (1/2 donated by Starbucks in Colby, 1/2 by PML). Losers received outdated encyclopedia volumes so they could bone up on the facts! Through the night team members and teams had the ability to also win fun prizes according to the subject matter. Thanks to Andrea and her dad who got the Trivia Wheel made for us!

Tom talked about the book, "Nomad," by Ayaan Hirsi Ali. He stressed the authors experiences from childhood to being an adult serving in a parliamentary country in Europe. He expressed that she believes the answer to fighting terrorism is to educate the women in Islamic societies. He expressed how difficult the life of the author's now is due to threats to her life.

Library in Motion for Middlers

Middle school students enjoyed the Library in Motion (LIM) in October 2010. They viewed the King Tut museum and 2 other related places. They also toured a very scary haunted house for the season as well. Everyone had a great time.

Friend of the Pioneer Memorial Library - Journey Stories Project Finished

The Friends of the Pioneer Memorial Library came up with idea to support the 125th Anniversary of Thomas County by having a special project. Its title was His-story, Her-story, Our-story. This project asked citizens of Thomas County to tell their story about coming to the area, the beginning of a business or organization or a special event that really exemplifies living in the area.

The Friends of the Kansas Library organization gave the Friends group a matching grant.

The Prairie Museum of Art & History worked tirelessly besides the Friends group.

The 125th Committee and the Thomas County/Colby Chamber of Commerce also helped get the word out through advertising.

The big day came and many read the many submissions!

Book Review & Discussion with Colby Community College Lectureship

Susan McMahan, Director of Thomas County Emergency Management talks about the book, "Unhealthy Truths: How Our Food is Making us Sick - And What We Can Do About It," by Robyn O'Brien.

Booked for Lunch 2010

The Pioneer Memorial Library began it Booked for Lunch (BFL) kick off by having staff member, Nancy Saddler speak on the book, Are We Winning Yet. She spoke on how sports have influenced her families lives for the good and how participating with her kids and husband really broadend their relationships.

The second BFL we had Doris Johnson and Ray Imhoff speak about their new book on area heritage an history.

Basement activities in the summer.

PML hosted youth in the basement besides summer reading as well.

One special event was to learn about Etiquette. Thanks to Alan, Trek & Keana Keck!! We had lots of others, but pictures did not get taken since we were so busy enjoying the youth.

We had summer activities in the basement besides the Summer Reading. Our first event was to have kids learn about Ettiquette.

Summer Reading 2010 -

Children and youth of the area flocked to the Pioneer Memorial Library for a Water Themed Summer Reading Program. Each age group was given their own special title for their activities and given age appropriate Bingo Card to fill out and complete. The beginning of the summer we had the Tropical Shores Steel Drum Band come and entertain the community on the east lawn. Then we made a splash with Keir Royale's magic show in the basement towards the end. Those that finished their Bingo Cards got to attend a special Pool Blackout Party.

The children and youth of the area flocked to the library to enjoy a water themed related Summer Reading and Events that corresponded to their theme.

We had a Steel Drum Band begin the events. And then Magic show toward the end. The kids that completed their summer reading "Bingo" card got to attend the Pool Blackout Party!

Screen Casting for Learning to Place Items on Hold

Have you ever viewed instructions and wondered how people made instructions showing their database or computer? Well we have learned how!

This screencast tells you how to easily use the PML Card Catalog to place a wanted item on hold.

Watch and Learn!

Memorable Book Sale Advertisement!! May 27-29 2010

Watch our fun books sale advertisement. We here at the library have been having fun putting together videos for patron information. Three staff made the video. Two staff did the acting while another held the camera!