State Library of Kansas
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The State Library of Kansas houses government, legislative and historical records. Looking for Kansas Government Info, useful data and digital collections, Talking Books and a quiet place to read? Find us online, library.ks.gov, and in the Statehouse.
Lawrence Public Library weighs in on NPR's Public Libraries' top 2025 checkouts, “The Women was among the most checked-out books in U.S. public libraries this year, making top 10 lists in library systems ... www.npr.org/2025/12/29/n... #kansasreads @npr.org #LawrenceKansas
January 6, 2026 at 4:12 PM
Lawrence Public Library weighs in on NPR's Public Libraries' top 2025 checkouts, “The Women was among the most checked-out books in U.S. public libraries this year, making top 10 lists in library systems ... www.npr.org/2025/12/29/n... #kansasreads @npr.org #LawrenceKansas
The more you know. 🦈
January 6, 2026 at 3:49 PM
The more you know. 🦈
From An Inside Job to The God of the Woods, scan last year's top fiction titles on our CloudLibrary shelves. Get your eCard so your favorite book downloads count in 2026! ebook.yourcloudlibrary.com/library/kansas/featured
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁: An Inside Job, Daniel Silva ... 1/2
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁: An Inside Job, Daniel Silva ... 1/2
January 5, 2026 at 5:03 PM
From An Inside Job to The God of the Woods, scan last year's top fiction titles on our CloudLibrary shelves. Get your eCard so your favorite book downloads count in 2026! ebook.yourcloudlibrary.com/library/kansas/featured
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁: An Inside Job, Daniel Silva ... 1/2
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁: An Inside Job, Daniel Silva ... 1/2
The mission of the State Library of Kansas: To improve the lives of Kansas residents by providing resources that: Deliver 21st Century library services & resources to all Kansans & help them be successful in a global market.
Increase reading readiness & on-grade reading acuity. 1/2
Increase reading readiness & on-grade reading acuity. 1/2
January 4, 2026 at 3:38 PM
The mission of the State Library of Kansas: To improve the lives of Kansas residents by providing resources that: Deliver 21st Century library services & resources to all Kansans & help them be successful in a global market.
Increase reading readiness & on-grade reading acuity. 1/2
Increase reading readiness & on-grade reading acuity. 1/2
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Unsolicited writing advice, no. 132678:
You don't need to write every day: you just need to keep your imagination alight. Feed it with books, with art, with films and theatre. That way it will always be ready when you need it.
You don't need to write every day: you just need to keep your imagination alight. Feed it with books, with art, with films and theatre. That way it will always be ready when you need it.
January 4, 2026 at 10:58 AM
Unsolicited writing advice, no. 132678:
You don't need to write every day: you just need to keep your imagination alight. Feed it with books, with art, with films and theatre. That way it will always be ready when you need it.
You don't need to write every day: you just need to keep your imagination alight. Feed it with books, with art, with films and theatre. That way it will always be ready when you need it.
Curious about Kansas' "World’s Largest Ball of Twine (by circumference and growth)”? Check out the Kansas Government Information Library and search for "Cawker City" and "twine." cdm16884.contentdm.oclc.org #StayCurious
January 3, 2026 at 4:46 PM
Curious about Kansas' "World’s Largest Ball of Twine (by circumference and growth)”? Check out the Kansas Government Information Library and search for "Cawker City" and "twine." cdm16884.contentdm.oclc.org #StayCurious
Wednesday, January 7, join the first K-State Garden Hour of 2026, “Soil Smarts: Best Practices to Improve Soil Health," and a hint of an upcoming Kansas 250 Bookshelf event … Register for this free Zoom webinar, hnr.k-state.edu/extension/co...
January 2, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Wednesday, January 7, join the first K-State Garden Hour of 2026, “Soil Smarts: Best Practices to Improve Soil Health," and a hint of an upcoming Kansas 250 Bookshelf event … Register for this free Zoom webinar, hnr.k-state.edu/extension/co...
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Celebrate America's 250 birthday: Explore the Kansas 250 Bookshelf - the literary achievements & history of the Sunflower State. KS250 Bookshelf will display monthly themed reading lists & host virtual events! library.ks.gov/KS250 @america250.bsky.social 0 @travelks.bsky.social
December 31, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Celebrate America's 250 birthday: Explore the Kansas 250 Bookshelf - the literary achievements & history of the Sunflower State. KS250 Bookshelf will display monthly themed reading lists & host virtual events! library.ks.gov/KS250 @america250.bsky.social 0 @travelks.bsky.social
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Everyone have a GREAT year!
January 1, 2026 at 3:58 PM
Everyone have a GREAT year!
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The final Calvin and Hobbes, which appeared in papers 30 years ago today.
December 31, 2025 at 5:00 PM
The final Calvin and Hobbes, which appeared in papers 30 years ago today.
Celebrate America's 250 birthday: Explore the Kansas 250 Bookshelf - the literary achievements & history of the Sunflower State. KS250 Bookshelf will display monthly themed reading lists & host virtual events! library.ks.gov/KS250 @america250.bsky.social 0 @travelks.bsky.social
December 31, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Celebrate America's 250 birthday: Explore the Kansas 250 Bookshelf - the literary achievements & history of the Sunflower State. KS250 Bookshelf will display monthly themed reading lists & host virtual events! library.ks.gov/KS250 @america250.bsky.social 0 @travelks.bsky.social
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Aaaand my favorite book I read this year was Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë!
I feel a bit behind reading through a lot of classics for the first time at 35, but this one really surprised me. I thought it would feel outdated and slow but that wasn’t the case for me at all. Wish I had read it sooner!
I feel a bit behind reading through a lot of classics for the first time at 35, but this one really surprised me. I thought it would feel outdated and slow but that wasn’t the case for me at all. Wish I had read it sooner!
December 31, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Aaaand my favorite book I read this year was Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë!
I feel a bit behind reading through a lot of classics for the first time at 35, but this one really surprised me. I thought it would feel outdated and slow but that wasn’t the case for me at all. Wish I had read it sooner!
I feel a bit behind reading through a lot of classics for the first time at 35, but this one really surprised me. I thought it would feel outdated and slow but that wasn’t the case for me at all. Wish I had read it sooner!
𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗞𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗮𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 with your questions about pending or past legislation, how to contact your Kansas legislators, tax policies and more, 𝟴𝟬𝟬-𝟰𝟯𝟮-𝟯𝟵𝟮𝟰. It's a toll-free service from the State Library. One more way we help you stay informed. #LibrariesMatter
December 30, 2025 at 4:40 PM
𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗞𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗮𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 with your questions about pending or past legislation, how to contact your Kansas legislators, tax policies and more, 𝟴𝟬𝟬-𝟰𝟯𝟮-𝟯𝟵𝟮𝟰. It's a toll-free service from the State Library. One more way we help you stay informed. #LibrariesMatter
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Just watched the new Knives Out and I think it's really important you know that the scene in the Seminary's Gym is filmed in the same place Rick Astley filmed the music video for Never Gonna Give You Up.
I saw the window tracery and immediately made my friends pause the film so I could tell them.
I saw the window tracery and immediately made my friends pause the film so I could tell them.
December 29, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Just watched the new Knives Out and I think it's really important you know that the scene in the Seminary's Gym is filmed in the same place Rick Astley filmed the music video for Never Gonna Give You Up.
I saw the window tracery and immediately made my friends pause the film so I could tell them.
I saw the window tracery and immediately made my friends pause the film so I could tell them.
It’s been a full year of learning, reading, discovery & community-building in Kansas libraries. Check out the 2025 Snapshot of Kansas IMPLS-funded projects and library programs. library.ks.gov/ld.php?conte... Thank you, Institute of Museum & Library Services. #Kansas #Libraries
December 29, 2025 at 4:28 PM
It’s been a full year of learning, reading, discovery & community-building in Kansas libraries. Check out the 2025 Snapshot of Kansas IMPLS-funded projects and library programs. library.ks.gov/ld.php?conte... Thank you, Institute of Museum & Library Services. #Kansas #Libraries
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Help Kansans you know with vision or print impairments stay connected and informed; share Kansas Talking Books with them. Learn how easy it is to get connected, library.ks.gov/talking-books/newsline. #Kansas #TalkingBooks #StayConnected #NationalFederationoftheBlind
October 23, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Help Kansans you know with vision or print impairments stay connected and informed; share Kansas Talking Books with them. Learn how easy it is to get connected, library.ks.gov/talking-books/newsline. #Kansas #TalkingBooks #StayConnected #NationalFederationoftheBlind
Join America's 250 Birthday Celebration with the Kansas 250 Bookshelf and State Library of Kansas. #America250 #Kansas250
Celebrate America's 250 birthday w/your local library & Kansas 250 Bookshelf! Read your way through the KS250 Bookshelf full of Notable Books and monthly themes with events focused on the Sunflower State. Learn more library.ks.gov/KS250 #America250 @travelks.bsky.social
December 27, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Join America's 250 Birthday Celebration with the Kansas 250 Bookshelf and State Library of Kansas. #America250 #Kansas250
Happy Boxing Day! Grab a box (or two) of books from your local Kansas library. Cozy up for adventures; you’ve got a wintry few months ahead. And if audiobooks are your jam, check out CloudLibrary, BookFlix and more eBook collections at library.ks.gov/DigitalBooks. @oclc.org
December 26, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Happy Boxing Day! Grab a box (or two) of books from your local Kansas library. Cozy up for adventures; you’ve got a wintry few months ahead. And if audiobooks are your jam, check out CloudLibrary, BookFlix and more eBook collections at library.ks.gov/DigitalBooks. @oclc.org
Season's Readings! We hope your day is full of the people and stories you enjoy.
December 25, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Season's Readings! We hope your day is full of the people and stories you enjoy.
𝐃𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐚 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐣𝐨𝐛? Access career exploration and professional development resources with your mobile device, Wi-Fi and our eResources. Get Connected. library.ks.gov/Kansans #FindAJob #ProfessionalDevelopment
December 24, 2025 at 4:54 PM
𝐃𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐚 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐣𝐨𝐛? Access career exploration and professional development resources with your mobile device, Wi-Fi and our eResources. Get Connected. library.ks.gov/Kansans #FindAJob #ProfessionalDevelopment
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From all of us at OCLC, a world of good wishes for a happy holiday season and a wonderful new year to come. ✨
We will be back with regular updates across our social media channels in 2026.
We will be back with regular updates across our social media channels in 2026.
December 24, 2025 at 3:14 PM
From all of us at OCLC, a world of good wishes for a happy holiday season and a wonderful new year to come. ✨
We will be back with regular updates across our social media channels in 2026.
We will be back with regular updates across our social media channels in 2026.
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The State Library of Kansas will be closed December 25, 2025, and January 1, 2026, in observance of the seasonal holidays. You can access digital books, databases, learning resources and Talking Books collection 24/7, library.ks.gov/kansans/overview.
December 23, 2025 at 5:09 PM
The State Library of Kansas will be closed December 25, 2025, and January 1, 2026, in observance of the seasonal holidays. You can access digital books, databases, learning resources and Talking Books collection 24/7, library.ks.gov/kansans/overview.
The State Library of Kansas will be closed December 25, 2025, and January 1, 2026, in observance of the seasonal holidays. You can access digital books, databases, learning resources and Talking Books collection 24/7, library.ks.gov/kansans/overview.
December 23, 2025 at 5:09 PM
The State Library of Kansas will be closed December 25, 2025, and January 1, 2026, in observance of the seasonal holidays. You can access digital books, databases, learning resources and Talking Books collection 24/7, library.ks.gov/kansans/overview.
From 400-year-old globes to Braille globes and cosmic shrouds: Discover how a Maine library brings maps to life and lets students handle history, www.npr.org/2025/12/07/n.... (NPR, Dec. 8, 2025) #OsherMapLibrary @npr.org
December 22, 2025 at 5:29 PM
From 400-year-old globes to Braille globes and cosmic shrouds: Discover how a Maine library brings maps to life and lets students handle history, www.npr.org/2025/12/07/n.... (NPR, Dec. 8, 2025) #OsherMapLibrary @npr.org
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Thanks to Kim for sending us this lovely Agatha Christie postcard for #Christmas! Featuring the original dustjacket artwork for Hercule Poirot's Christmas!
If you've not read it yet then this is definitely the month to read it! 🔪💀🌨☃️ #ReadChristie2025
If you've not read it yet then this is definitely the month to read it! 🔪💀🌨☃️ #ReadChristie2025
December 22, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Thanks to Kim for sending us this lovely Agatha Christie postcard for #Christmas! Featuring the original dustjacket artwork for Hercule Poirot's Christmas!
If you've not read it yet then this is definitely the month to read it! 🔪💀🌨☃️ #ReadChristie2025
If you've not read it yet then this is definitely the month to read it! 🔪💀🌨☃️ #ReadChristie2025