Peabody Township Library

Join the Marion County Parents as Teachers at the Peabody Township Library for their annual PJ Reading event.  We’ll make the book Gingerbread Baby, by Jan Brett come to life through reading, play, art and games.  Don’t miss this FREE hour of fun!  Activities will be geared toward children ages birth to three years.  PJ’s are welcome!

Peaabody Township Library has installed a new energy efficient central heat and air system in our main library with a seven-day programable thermostat.  The work was completed by Hutton Construction and Flaming’s Heating and Cooling.  The project is in compliance with all requirements when modifying buildings listed on the National Historic register.

The next project will be getting some work done on the windows on the east side of the building.  The existing two window air conditioners will need to be removed and then the windows need to be made operational and storm windows need to be secured.  It is anticipated these changes will make the heating and cooling of the library much more affordable and comfortable for the community.  It will also protect the library collection from drastic temperature and humidity changes.

Donations to help offset the cost of window repairs would be greatly appreciated.  Please make checks payable to Peabody Township Library and mark the memo field as “Window Repairs”.

Wednesday, February 1, the NCKL Book van will return to the Peabody Township Library with new books. Our book order has been increased to 350 books. The books are Sci-Fi / Fantasy, Inspirational,  Romance,  Mystery, Westerns, General Fiction and Large Type Books with Mystery, Romance, Western, General (F & NF), Inspirational and Non-Fiction books.

Please hurry in and get started reading our new books!  We have more to choose from!

The first Food Safety Certification class will be offered at the Peabody Township Library on Monday, September 26, 2011.  The class uses the ServSafe food safety instruction developed by the National Restaurant Association and distributed by the Kansas Restaurant and Hospitality Association.  The class will be taught by the Library Director, Rodger Charles who has been a certified food safety instructor since 2008.  The class teaches many areas of food handling and safety tips to prevent food becoming contaminated and decreasing the likelihood of food born illnesses.  The class is recommended for anyone working in the food service industry.  Upon successful completion of the class, and passing the required written test, participants will receive a certificate in food safety which is valid for 3 years and recognized in all 50 states.  The class will be taught by appointment only.  If you are interested in participating in the food safety training, contact Library Director Rodger Charles for pricing and availability.

Starting September 1, 2011, the Peabody Township Library hours of operation will be:

Sunday  – Closed

Monday – Closed

Tuesday – 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Wednesday – 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Thursday - 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Friday – 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Saturday 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Ann Potter Room after reconstruction

The Ann Potter Room, which is a large meeting place located in the basement of the library, is ready for use.  The construction is complete.  Donations from the community were necessary to make it possible for the basement to be used for community events.

Several generous donations were given   The room can be booked for events by calling the Library at (620) 983-2502.

Ann Potter Memorial Meeting Room before renovation

Peabody Kansas Carnegie Library

Check out the History of YOUR Peabody Library site with links to more information.  How did the Peabody Library get in Peabody, Kansas?  The Peabody Gazette-Bulletin from 1913 and 1914 help answer the question.  See Articles from the Peabody newspaper.

More information is planned to be added in the future, so please come back again!

Memories and stories may be submitted.

Your Library really needs your help!

With funds becoming more scarce, your library could use:

Copy Paper 8.5″ X 11″, Kitchen and a little smaller trash bags, Large padded Manila Mailing envelopes for mailing books, Toilet Paper,  Clear Packing tape 3″ and 1.5″, Kitchen Serving Utensils, Hanging File Folders, Hot laminator, Digital Camera with download cables, 6′ plastic Tables, plastic folding chairs, Table and Chair Rack, printing toner for HP Laserjet 4100n, printing toner for HP Color Laserjet 3600n, and a Konica Minolta Page Pro 1390mf, and as always, donations for NEW BOOKS AUDIO BOOKS, CD’s and DVD’s!  All assistance will be greatly appreciated.

If you have questions, call the library at (620) 983-2502