Want to learn more about KS Talking Books for folks with low vision, blindness or print disabilities? You have several upcoming dates to meet them on the road and around Kansas. Check out the Talking Books event calendar online, calendar.library.ks.gov/calendar/tal.... #TalkingBooks

Mordor on the Orient Express

CloudLibrary has scheduled maintenance for Sunday, September 28, from midnight to 6 a.m. CT. There may be a short disruption of service during this time. Check out our Digital Books, library.ks.gov/DigitalBooks

Did you know librarians are magic? Magic to find books & materials you need w/interlibrary loan! Ask Melissa, “My sincere gratitude to the State Library of KS for providing Interlibrary Loan services … to share materials via ILL is a cornerstone of access to our small town. 1/2

2026 Kansas Teacher of the Year aims to inspire and ignite the joy of teaching url:https://www.ksde.gov/Home/Quick-Links/News-Room/Weekly-News/Feature-Story/ArtMID/6201/ArticleID/4592/2026-Kansas-Teacher-of-the-Year-aims-to-inspire-and-ignite-the-joy-of-teaching

Winter is Coming. Stock up on the essentials at your local Kansas library. Libraries connect you to books & magazines, interesting people and opportunities to learn and do. A library card is your ticket to a winter of reading adventures. #LibraryCardSignUpMonth

Announcing a BIG Idea for 2025 Kansas Reads to Preschoolers, introducing “Little Nita’s BIG Idea.” Little Nita has a BIG & delicious idea to serve her community, and she must persevere to see it through, content.govdelivery.com/accounts/KSO... #LittleNita #Scholastic #KansasReads

Announcing a BIG Idea for 2025 Kansas Reads to Preschoolers, introducing “Little Nita’s BIG Idea.” Little Nita has a BIG & delicious idea to serve her community, and she must persevere to see it through, content.govdelivery.com/accounts/KSO... #LittleNita #Scholastic #KansasReads

Happy Read-and-Be-Cozy Day, Kansas! We made this one up, but why not Read and Be Cozy? Start with your local #Kansas library where you'll find helpful people and a wide opportunity of books, audiobooks, digital books, KS Talking Books and eResources to enjoy. Go. Read.

HAPPY HOBBIT DAY, EVERYONE!

ventures like Little House on the Prairie, Wizard of Oz Park & more. Find Cars on the Route, Carhenge to the north, and Mark Twain Cave in MO. See America to Celebrate America, roadtripinamerica.com/dot-2025.

See you Today at the Kansas Book Festival!

Looking for book recommendations? Check out library.ks.gov, featuring a #CloudLibrary sampler of tasty books next to "Spotlight On"! If you need a Kansas eCard, find us at the #KansasBookFestival tomorrow around Washburn University Libraries to get yours. #KansasReads

Ahoy, me hearties! It be #TalkLikeAPirateDay says we. So grab yer doubloons an read ye our favourite pirate thread about how an #Orkney pirate inspired the book that inspired the film that makes us go ARRR when we talk like pirates! Avast ye!🏴‍☠️

Comics and manga truly are for everyone! From thousands of titles for readers of all ages to amazing customer support, Comics Plus has brings unlimited, simultaneous access to your readers. #ReadAllTheComics #LibComix #ComicsPlus #DigitalComics

We can’t wait to meet you at the 2025 Kansas Book Festival Saturday, Sept. 20, 9 a.m-4 p.m., Washburn University Library! Meet new friends, enjoy author presentations, activities for kids, food trucks & more, kansasbookfestival.com. #Kansas #BookFestival

𝗥𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀: 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄. Dr. Laurie Curtis & Jennifer Hansen speak w/KS Dept. of Education's Dr. Randy Watson re: helping your children learn to read, youtube.com/playlist?list=PLd_2hYcIboc9QtbywR3SlLVAvSmgEadty. #RaisingReaders #KSDE @ksde.bsky.social

Today is National Voter Registration Day, a nonpartisan, nonprofit effort to help every eligible American become #VoteReady! Learn how you can (stay relevant &) help your community prepare for their next election, library.ks.gov/kansans/civic-holidays. #NationalVoterRegistrationDay

Take Kansas Talking Books Service and National Federation of the Blind NEWSLINE with you wherever you go! Learn more and share with friends, library.ks.gov/TalkingBooks #Kansas #TalkingBooks #NFBNewsline #LawrencePublicLibrary

Take Kansas Talking Books Service and National Federation of the Blind NEWSLINE with you wherever you go! Learn more and share with friends, library.ks.gov/TalkingBooks #Kansas #TalkingBooks #NFBNewsline #LawrencePublicLibrary

Take Kansas Talking Books Service and National Federation of the Blind NEWSLINE with you wherever you go! Learn more and share with friends. Link in comments. #TalkingBooks #NFBNewsline #MelanieHarveyPottery

Find @KSTalkingBooks at the 2025 Sunflower Fair, Tuesday, Sept. 16, in Salina’s Tony’s Pizza Events Ctr! Meet new friends, check out the new DA2 Talking Book machine and get answers to your questions. Register today, ncfhaaa.com/attendeeregistration #ActiveSeniors #Kansas

Kansas Gov. Kelly posted: 24 years ago, tragedy struck our nation when thousands lost their lives in the 9/11 attacks. Today, we honor the victims, their families, and the heroes who ran toward danger to save others.

Think of a "dangerous abolitionist." Then enjoy @kprnews 's Kaye McIntyre interview with "Abolitionist of the Most Dangerous Kind: James Montgomery and his War on Slavery" authors Todd Mildfelt & David D. Schafer. kansaspublicradio.org/podcast/kpr-... #GreatReads #KansasReads

25 Poems to tell the history of England. Wow.

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Today, we imagined designing our own library cards! Get YOUR local Kansas library card. Unlock your imagination & build skills. Find your local Public Library in the linked directory,https://bit.ly/KSPublicLibraries. 1/5#LibraryCardSignUpMonth

“Every day is a new day. It is better to be lucky. But I would rather be exact. Then when luck comes you are ready.” Ernest Hemingway, "The Old Man and the Sea," published on this day in 1952

Thanks Fran Borin & KCTV for introducing "The Spirit of Quindaro," a 2025 Kansas Great Read from Great Places selection, 2nd in Fran's Orion O'Brien series! kctv5.com/2025/09/06/kansas-city-author-representing-kansas-library-congress-book-festival/ #GreatReads #SpiritofQuindaro

Can't make it to D.C. for the Nat'l Book Festival? Meet Kansas' 2025 Great Reads from Great Places authors by video: David D. Schafer & Todd Mildfelt of “Abolitionist of the Most Dangerous Kind” and 1/2

A 2025 #KansasNotableBook!

Our state fair is a great state fair … “Premium Lists of the Kansas State Fair” from 1958-2001, then hop on to the Kansas Government Information Library to enjoy decades of State Fair memories. bit.ly/KSVintageSta... #Kansas #StateFair #Vintage

Recognize this formidable person? Tell us who you think she is. #GetToKnowKansas

Looking for books to add to your history & culture curricula? Dive into the story of KCK's Quindaro Townsite and the Underground Railroad of KS & MO with these award-winning titles. Read them and then step into places where Kansans made history. @librarycongress.bsky.social

Congratulations to the 2025 Kansas Book Festival grants to libraries recipients! Friday, grantees representing Bird City Public Library, Marshall Elementary, The Delphos Public Library and Hoisington USD 431 gathered at the State Library to celebrate. 1/2

Are you a Digital Collections Librarian? The State Library of Kansas would like to see your resumé. Click this link for more information and application, bit.ly/4n9UOHP #Kansas #Libraries

Are you a Digital Collections Librarian? The State Library of Kansas would like to see your resumé. Click this link for more information and application, bit.ly/4n9UOHP #Kansas #Libraries

The State Library of Kansas will be closed Labor Day, Monday, September 1. Find a universe of books to enjoy and ideas to explore when you Get Connected to us online 24/7 at library.ks.gov. #KansasReads #LibrariesAreForEveryone

We can't wait to see you at the Kansas Book Festival, #Kansas readers!

What books shaped you in high school? Here's what you told @npr.org . Any titles you would add? npr.org/2025/08/28/nx-s1-5468462/best-books-read-high-school #KansasReads #HighSchoolReady

Whatcha reading, Cool Kids? #Kansas #Libraries

“One day I will find the right words, and they will be simple.” - Jack Kerouac

You know what's cringe? Not having your library card. Get yours at your local Kansas library. (These memes might be a little cringe, too. Picked sort-of-fresh from the internet. Enjoy.) #MemeWorthy #Kansas

No brush, no pencil. Just a typewriter. Artist James, using a 1930s Smith Premier typewriter, typed out this painting. #art #printer #unique #typewriter #illustration

You've got questions. We have librarians who want to help you find answers. Use the chat feature, legislative hotline, email or drop into our location at the Kansas Statehouse. Ask Us. The State Library of Kansas is here for you, library.ks.gov/ask-us. #AskUs

You can explore the universe with your Kansas Library eCard and the information/recreation resources found at library.ks.gov, BUT you can't find all the Statehouse murals' details without seeing them. Think about swinging by the Statehouse and State Library. 1/2

You can explore the universe with your Kansas Library eCard and the information/recreation resources found at library.ks.gov, BUT you can't find all the Statehouse murals' details without seeing them. Think about swinging by the Statehouse and State Library. 1/2

Introducing our 𝙣𝙚𝙬 website created with YOU in mind. Get Connected to digital books & databases, Share Talking Books, Find Policy Resources, Popular eBooks & checkout the new "Spotlight On." Visit us at library.ks.gov. #Kansas #KansasReads

You still have time for Summer Reading! Embark on adventures, get cozy with imagination and open new ways to learn and discover when you accept the 2nd Lady’s 2025 Summer Reading Challenge! Through September 5, www.imls.gov/our-work/par.... #FeelsLikeSummer

Same. Same. That's why the library is a life ... budget-changer! Thanks for the cackle.