By librarian, on July 7th, 2010
Summer Reading is fast approaching its final week of programming. Students who are competing for the most pages read should have their final totals in by Wednesday, July 14th at which time special recognition will be made at the Beach Party Bash in the Library Park.
Special Entertainment for the day will include Rick Rayburn– a [...] . . . → Read More: BEACH PARTY @ MCPL!
By RSanner, on June 23rd, 2010
Can you say ARGHH! Matey?
Young pirates enjoy a picnic lunch at the park while enjoying the entertainment provided by the Mary Cotton Library
. . . → Read More: Pirate week at the Mary Cotton Public Library
By RSanner, on June 10th, 2010
Welcome New Board Members
David Glynn President
Shelley Smith Vice-President
Rose Magee Secretary
Lynn Hartter Treasure
Ruth Kellenberger
Carol Nolte
Vonnie Harvey
and Our Newest Member Gina Murchison
. . . → Read More: 2010-2011 Sabetha Library Board Members
By RSanner, on April 19th, 2010
Alice Zahner
Alice Zahner has been chosen as the Mary Cotton Public Library Volunteer of the Year in honor of National Volunteer Week. Alice began volunteering on a regular basis at the library during the summer of 2009 just as we were getting ready to rebarcode all of the books and pack them up for [...] . . . → Read More: Mary Cotton Public Library Volunteer of the Year!
By RSanner, on March 10th, 2010
The Mary Cotton Public Library Receives Libri Grant Books
The Libri Foundation of Eugene, Oregon recently sent MCPL 87 new Children’s Books. These books were made available through a matching grant offered by the Foundation. The criteria for the grant required that the first $350.00 be raised by donations and not be from the general operating funds of [...] . . . → Read More: Libri Foundation Grant Books Arrive
By librarian, on January 15th, 2010
New adaptive keyboard, monitor and computer table
The Mary Cotton Public Library Board recently received a $2000.00 grant from the STEP Foundation to upgrade the technology center at the library. As stated in earlier posts, the board has dedicated themselves to increased accessiblity to the library and its services. This particular grant was used to purchase various pieces [...] . . . → Read More: Mary Cotton Public Library receives STEP GRANT
By admin, on April 20th, 2009
Looking for resources for – unemployment, job search, home foreclosure, health insurance, assistance with utility bills?
The State Library of Kansas has put together a website with lots of resources…..
“Thriving in Tough Times”
http://kslibinfo.wetpaint.com/
has links and resources in all those areas.
. . . → Read More: Tough times????Check this out!!!
By admin, on February 18th, 2009
Check out this new Kansas Government Information Blog for a link to all things Kansan.
http://ksdocs.blogspot.com is a blog being maintained by the State Library of Kansas and currently has lots of interesting facts and links to historical sites in Kansas. It would be a great resource for planning any kind of trip in and around the [...] . . . → Read More: Kansas History Buffs Alert
By admin, on January 2nd, 2009
MCPL Trustees
2009 is starting out great at the Mary Cotton Public library. During a recent walk-thru of the old building, it was obvious that the design changes and renovations are going to be a big improvement to operations. The children’s area on the second floor will be a much larger space for children to [...] . . . → Read More: MARY COTTON BOARD OF TRUSTEES WELCOME YOU TO THE LIBRARY
By admin, on October 24th, 2008
Keep those Tax Credit Applications coming!!!
Many citizens have been recipients of the Friends of the library tax credit sales promotion over the past week. As a person considering whether or not to contribute to the Friends of the Library project, one would expect to see why it is important that the library is maintained and [...] . . . → Read More: The Value of Your Library