Library District #2 of Linn County--La Cygne, KS

06/01/2026

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05/30/2026

What a day...Today I completed 47 years at the library and when I come back to work on Monday, I'll be starting year 48. Never dreamed I'd have that opportunity, but God has blessed me and days like today made me smile a lot. Being hugged by a dinosaur is quite an experience and the adults and kids both enjoyed it. Today was the 2nd biggest party that I've had in the 47 years, the other was in the late 1980's when we had 250 people at a pool party. Today's 238 came close to breaking that record. This is the biggest block party we've had since we started doing those. It was a dream or vision, but wouldn't have been successful without a lot of help. Dino O'Dell (our entertainer) was talking to me after the show and he said he loved the feeling of community that we have here at La Cygne library and I think that's one thing I have to agree with, we have definitely become the community center not only for kids, but for our seniors and everyone in between. I'm tired tonight, but it's a happy good tired. I always wonder what the new year will bring and wonder how we can top what we've done, but our community, our volunteers, our staff and our patrons never cease to amaze me.
Thanks for an awesome 47 years of being part of the La Cygne Library Staff.

05/30/2026

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05/30/2026

238 people in the library today, carnival games, dinosaurs running around, balloon art, glitter tattoos, chomp saw activities, price is right game with health department, binary bracelets, veggie stamping, bouncy house, wack a mole, and so much more.
Thank you to the following folks for helping out--Wylie Teagarden, Charlotte Oberdorf, Wallace Shillito, Pat Stanley, Linda Calvert, Thomas Anderson, Jurney, Lilly, Dylan, Ginny from Prescott Library, Kendra and Allie from Parker Library, Carol Shugart, Dian Dotts, Jamie & Danny Curtis, Paityn, Mary Beth from SEK Navigators, Ava, Kaitlin and Bridgit from Extension, Heidi from Parents as Teachers, Amanda, Vicki, and 3 others from Health Dept. and the 2 guys from Creative Carnivals. Thanks to Russell, Audrey, Kerry, Kari, and Gracie from 1st Option Bank, Roger from Linn Co. Journal, and Nathan. Thanks to Dino O'Dell for program. You guys are all awesome and made a really fun day for the 127+ kids and 69+ caregivers.
Chris and I thank YOU ALL for helping and attending the program. It is great that that many people came out on a gloomy day and enjoyed our Block Party.
Now on to Summer Reading and Summer Lunches!!!

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05/29/2026

05/29/2026

Bright and early 6:45 setting up for your Block Party enjoyment....Even though it's rainy and gloomy outside, we're going to have fun inside. Please use the north door with steps and enter through the Great room to get your bag for goodies. DOORS OPEN AT 8:30

05/29/2026

I warned you to beware of dinosaurs lurking in the library tomorrow at the block party. We hope by now that they have learned not to fight over books and learned that it's better to share a book with a friend. Most important is for you to read ALL SUMMER at the library.

05/29/2026

It may be wet and muddy and maybe even raining tomorrow, but the show goes on. We've moved the block party inside and we have a lot of fun things for you to do in the building. Below are just some of the planned activities between 8:30 and lunch. Beware of the dinosaurs who may be lurking in the library along with you! Thanks to everyone who helped get it switched inside, and I may be missing some activities, but come on in to La Cygne Library and enjoy the fun! WE WILL NOT BE OPEN FOR REGULAR BUSINESS AT ALL ON FRIDAY. CHILDREN 5 AND UNDER MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT. ENTER THE LIBRARY THROUGH THE GREAT ROOM ENTRANCE, CHECK IN AND GET YOUR BAG TO STORE YOUR GOODIES IN AND GO HAVE FUN.

05/28/2026

05/28/2026

The computer program cancelled last week, is rescheduled for 10:30 today. This is introductory and question time. If you signed up please show up today, so we can get you in the system. It will be taught by Bernadette Gregory, one of the SEK navigators.

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