Parsons Public Library

This Week at the Library:

April 22- 28, 2013

• Monday April 22, at 6:30 pm.  Story Hour.  Join Miss Willie and Miss Carol as they read Biscuit’s Earth Day Celebration, by Alyssa Satin Capucilli.
• Monday, April 22 at 6:30 pm.  Adult Book Discussion.  This book discussion series is entitled “British Classics.” Our third book discussion will be held on Jane Eyre, by Charlotte Bronte.  Our leader for this discussion is Alan S.  Lubert.  Ages 18 and above are invited to attend.
• Tuesday, April 23, at 10:00 am. Story Hour.  Join Miss Willie and Miss Carol as they read Biscuit’s Earth Day Celebration, by Alyssa Satin Capucilli.
• Wednesday, April 24, at 10:00 am. Story Hour.  Join Miss Willie and Miss Carol as they read Biscuit’s Earth Day Celebration, by Alyssa Satin Capucilli.
• Thursday, April 25, at 2:00 pm. Adult Book Discussion.  Join us as we watch Jane Eyre.  This movie goes along with our book discussion of the novel, Jane Eyre, by Charlotte Bronte.  Adults ages 18 & up are invited to attend.
• Saturday, April 27, at 1:00 pm.  Young Adult Movie.  Come to the library to watch The Dark Knight Rises.  Refreshments will be served.  Teens ages 11- 18 are invited to attend.

Book Discussion Rescheduled

April 15, 2013, PARSONS, KS – The book discussion that was originally scheduled for Thursday, April 18 at Parsons Public Library has been rescheduled to Monday, April 22 at 6:30.

The discussion is on Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte, and the discussion leader will be Alan Lubert, instructor of philosophy at Baker University.  This is the third in a series of book discussions on “British Classics” to be held at the library.  The series is sponsored by the Kansas Humanities Council.

Members of the community are invited to attend the free program, which will take place at the library, 311 South 17^th St.  To check out a copy of the book and for more information about the reading series, contact the library at 620-421-5920.

April 15- 20, 2013

• Monday April 15 at 6:30 pm Story Hour. Join Miss Willie and Miss Carol for a movie based on the book, Curious George, A Day At The Library, by Margaret Rey.
• Tuesday, April 16, at 10:00 am. Story Hour.  Join Miss Willie and Miss Carol for a movie based on the book, Curious George, A Day At The Library, by Margaret Rey.
• Wednesday April 17at 10 am. Story Hour. Join Miss Willie and Miss Carol for a movie based on the book, Curious George, A Day At The Library, by Margaret Rey.
• Wednesday April 17 at 4:00 pm.  Children’s Book Discussion & Movie.  Join Miss Willie for our third Children’s Book and Movie Discussion this year.  The book is entitled Hotel For Dogs, by Lois Duncan.  After we discuss the book, we will watch the movie.  Snacks will be provided.  You must have read the book before attending.  Children ages 7-11 are invited to participate.
• Thursday, April 18, at 6:30 pm.  Adult Book Discussion.  The book discussion series is entitled, “British Classics.” Our third book discussion in this series will be on Jane Eyre, by Charlotte Bronte.  Our leader for the discussion is Alan S. Lubert.  Ages 18 and above are invited to attend.
• Saturday, April 20, at 1:00 pm.  Young Adult Movie.  Come to the library to watch The Dark Knight Rises.  Refreshments will be served.  Teens ages 11- 18 are invited to attend.

This week at the library:

April 8-16, 2013

Monday, April 8at 6:30 pm.  Story Hour.  Join Miss Willie and Miss Carol for a movie based on the book, Curious George Flies A Kite, by Margaret Rey.

Tuesday, April 9 at 10:00 am. Story Hour.  Join Miss Willie and Miss Carol for a movie based on the book, Curious George Flies A Kite, by Margaret Rey.

Tuesday, April 9 at 5:30 pm.  Board Meeting

Wednesday, April 10, at 10:00 am. Story Hour.  Join Miss Willie and Miss Carol for a movie based on the book, Curious George Flies A Kite, by Margaret Rey.

April 1- 7, 2013

• Monday, April 1 at 6:30 pm.  Story Hour.  Join Miss Willie and Miss Carol as they read April Foolishness, by Teresa Bateman.

• Tuesday, April 2 at 10:00 am. Story Hour.  Join Miss Willie and Miss Carol as they read April Foolishness, by Teresa Bateman.

• Wednesday, April 3, at 10:00 am. Story Hour.  Join Miss Willie and Miss Carol as they read April Foolishness, by Teresa Bateman

March 25- 31, 2013

Monday, March 26 at 6:30 pm.  Story Hour.  Join Miss Willie and Miss Carol for a special Easter story hour.

Tuesday, March 26 at 10:00 am. Story Hour.  Join Miss Willie and Miss Carol for a special Easter story hour.

Wednesday, March 27, at 10:00 am. Story Hour.  Join Miss Willie and Miss Carol for a special Easter story hour.

Join Miss Willie on Friday, March 22, 2013 at 1:00 pm to watch Hop starring Russell Brand as the voice of E.B. 

Alan Lubert of Baker University will lead a discussion of Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte at 6:30 on Thursday, April 18 at Parsons Public Library.

This is the third book in the four-part “British Classics” series hosted by the library.  First published in 1847, the novel follows the emotions and experiences of plain, penniless Jane Eyre as she finds unexpected happiness and challenges as a governess.

Lubert teaches philosophy at Baker University and also works at the Kansas City Ronald McDonald House.  He received his Ph.D. in philosophy from the University of Rochester.

To supplement the book discussion, the library will show the movie Jane Eyre on Thursday, April 25 at 2:00.

The series will conclude with a discussion on Far from the Madding Crowd by Thomas Hardy on May 13 at 6:30.  The film Far from the Madding Crowd will be shown on May 16 at 2:00.

The Talk About Literature in Kansas (TALK) book discussion series is provided by the Kansas Humanities Council (KHC), a nonprofit cultural organization with over 40 years of experience promoting the understanding of the history and ideas that shape our lives and build community.  For more information about KHC, visit www.kansashumanities.org.

Members of the community are invited to attend the free programs, which will take place at the library, 311 South 17^th St.  To check out books and for more information about the reading series, contact the library at 620-421-5920.

This week at the library:

• Monday, March 18, at 2:00 pm.  Adult Book Discussion.  The book discussion series is entitled, “British Classics.” Our second book discussion in this series will be on the novel, Emma, by Jane Austen. Anne Hawkins will be our leader for the discussion.  Adults age 18 and above are welcome.

• Monday, March 18 at  6:30 pm.  Story Hour. Join Miss Willie as she reads Punk Farm On Tour, by Jarrett J. Krosoczka.
• Tuesday, March 19, at 10:00 am Story Hour. Join Miss Willie as she reads Punk Farm On Tour, by Jarrett J. Krosoczka.
• Wednesday, March 20, at 10:00 am. Join Miss Willie as she reads Punk Farm On Tour, by Jarrett J. Krosoczka.
• Wednesday, March 20 at 4:00 pm.  Children’s Book Discussion & Movie.  Join Miss Willie for our second Children’s Book & Movie Discussion this year.  The book is entitled Stuart Little, by E.B. White.  After we talk about what you like and dislike about the book, we will watch the movie.  Snacks will be provided.  You must have the book read before attending.  Children ages 7-11 are invited to participate.
• Thursday, March 21 at @ 2:00 pm.  Adult Discussion Movie. Join us as we watch Emma. This movie goes along with our book discussion of Emma, by Jane Austen.  Adults, ages 18 & older are welcome to attend.

March 11, 2013, PARSONS, KS – The book discussion that was originally scheduled for 6:30 on Monday, March 18 at Parsons Public Library has been rescheduled to 2:00 on the same day.

The discussion is on Emma by Jane Austen, and the discussion leader will be Anne Hawkins of Washburn University.  This is the second in a series of book discussions on “British Classics” to be held at the library.  The series is sponsored by the Kansas Humanities Council.

Members of the community are invited to attend the free program, which will take place at the library, 311 South 17^th St.  To check out a copy of the book and for more information about the reading series, contact the library at 620-421-5920.