Announcing the 2026 Kansas Notable Books! Find stories for readers of many interests including wild west action, true crime, fantasy rom-com, poetry, and the culture of peoples through time, Click https://t.co/f3uYx0BWQ8! @TravelKS#Kansas#NotableBooks
Don't forget to participate in our Summer Reading Program Story Walk! Grab a map from the Library or Mulvane Chamber and walk Mulvane's downtown reading The Dinosaur in the Garden! Complete the sheet and come to the library for a prize! The story walk will be up until August 3rd.
Kansas is home to incredible state parks, miles of trails, beautiful lakes, and wide-open spaces. During Great Outdoors Month, take time to get outside and explore everything that Kansas has to offer.
You know what summer means in Kansas? Countdown to the Kansas State Fair! Only 100 days to get to know our state fair's history before you go. And this year, we'll meet you there. https://t.co/X8TpaVi2bs @KansasStateFair@TravelKS@America250#photos#America250
DID YOU KNOW: Sequoia and redwood trees alive today were already mature when the Roman Empire was at its peak — the oldest living giant sequoias are over 3,000 years old, which means they were standing in California before the Parthenon was built in Athens, before Julius Caesar was born, and before the Roman Empire even existed.
Join us TODAY at 9:30am & 11am for our Summertime Series! This week we are excited to welcome Magician Chris Conner to the Library! This program is fit for families with children of all ages (geared for ages 2-11). We can't wait to see you!
“Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.”
@AlbertEinstein's life advice in a letter to his son Eduard on 5 February 1930. In the picture, Einstein is riding a bicycle in Santa Barbara, USA in 1933.
#WorldBicycleDay
For World Bicycle Day: Bicycle advertisements were prolific in the 19th and early 20th century, just as automobile ads are today. Here are a few beautiful ones from the Library of Congress collection.
June brings a new featured theme of the Kansas 250 Bookshelf. From an Eisenhower biography to a Dust Bowl illustrated book, stop by the Statehouse or visit https://t.co/WKl6VGYdYf to see the “Kansas & U.S. History” collection.
Fractals are shapes that look similar at different scales, found in nature in snowflakes, trees, coastlines, mountains and many more. They are mathematically created through repetitive processes, with well-known examples like the Mandelbrot set. In physics, fractals help explain complex systems and chaotic behaviors, such as earthquake patterns. They also inspire artists and architects, influencing designs and artwork.
🌻@LibraryofKS Kansas 250 June book recommendations!
📚Beyond Cold Blood https://t.co/s5PTdiXD9g
📚Kansas Baseball, 1858-1941 https://t.co/RiZxLevaD1
📚Prairie Fire by @BurninPrairie https://t.co/PmR8iodN2g
📚Policing Sex in the Sunflower State https://t.co/MOMQVD5gvf
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Reminder:
Special Meeting Notice
The Kansas State Board of Education will conduct a special meeting, with the focus being on the issue of device use in schools on Monday, June 8, 2026, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
View board meeting resources here: https://t.co/ybSK7Uh42H
Summer Reading is FINALLY here! Dive into adventure this summer with programs, prizes, and more! Don't forget, our kick-off celebration is happening this weekend with our Dinosaur Dimensions show! https://t.co/8xFItiVaOk
New season, new newsletter! The June '26 issue of the Kansas Talking Books Connect has arrived. Discover summer reading opportunities, upcoming programs & events, staff picks, NLS news, and more. Dive into the new issue today: https://t.co/6YI98x2vDj
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New month and NEW Kansas 250 Bookshelf theme, "Kansas & U.S. History." You've got great new ways to explore the stories of Kansas and beyond and a June virtual event focusing on Ike, https://t.co/WT6bKR1geB @America250@TravelKS#KS250#KSleg
T. rex of the ocean? Massive marine predator discovered was ‘a true terror of its time’ | Click on the image to read the full story https://t.co/wGD4vNMEf9
"Work hard and be constantly on the lookout for new ideas. Never think that you've got the complete answer to anything."
- Peter Howitt, 2025 laureate in economic sciences
Watch our full interview with Howitt: https://t.co/sttWkgaUif