Ness City Public Library

113 S. Iowa Avenue – Ness City, Kansas 67560

…and Froggy came!

librarian | July 14, 2010

FRROOGGYY!  Call and he will come – and he did!  Forty-four kids and adults enjoyed listening to Johathan London’s “Froggy” stories read by Sara McFarland, Southwest Kansas Library System Consultant. And then… HE came! Froggy greeted the children and posed for pictures with everyone! Thanks Sara and Froggy!
We have one more week of Summer Reading, so keep [...]

“Splish Splash! Squish Squash!

librarian | July 10, 2010

Is it “splish splash” or “squish squash”?  The third and fourth grade summer readers can certainly tell you!
 The kids created underwater sand dioramas, painted colorful sun-catcher ‘flip-flop’ picture frames (girls) and ‘fish’ thermometers (boys).  They also made individual tropical island snacks (pudding cup with cookie crumb sand and decorated with a shark, fish and beach umbrella). 
 After [...]

High Sea Aventure with Pirates & Mermaids

librarian | July 2, 2010

First & Second Grade Summer Readers went on a high sea adventure today!  As they arrived at Nessy Island, they received a tropical lei.  They created colorful pirate or mermaid sand art pictures.  Assembled their own South Island treat with a pudding cup, cookie crumb sand and topped with a “Jolly Roger” flag and gummy shark. 
While the [...]

“Froggy” Comes to Entertain!

librarian | July 2, 2010

“Froggy” comes to entertain the Ness City Public Library Summer Reading kids on Wednesday, July 14th.  The character, Froggy, is from the children’s books written by Jonathan London and illustrated by Frank Remkiewicz.
“Don’t you know frogs are born in the water?  They are GREAT swimmers!” said Froggy’s mother.  “Not, me!” bubbled Froggy.  “I can’t swim!”  We think Froggy [...]

High Sea Adventure for Pirates & Mermaids

librarian | June 29, 2010

First and Second Graders we hope you will come and join the fun on Friday, July 2 for our ‘Make a Splash’ summer reading program.  We have lots planned for all you pirates and mermaids to do – crafts, games and some mighty fine tasting sea rations,too.  Please call and let us know if you plan to be [...]

Make Waves with Dan Dan the Magic Man

librarian | June 25, 2010

Dan Dan the Magic Man and his assistant (son, Patrick) entertained our summer readers with a fun filled magic show on Wednesday, June 23rd at the United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall.  We had a great crowd and lots of laughs, ohs and ahs; which left us wondering “how did he do that?’  Thanks Dan and [...]

“A Fish Out of Water” Contest

librarian | June 25, 2010

Come by and check out our underwater world of fish and other sea creatures uniquely designed by our summer readers using recycled materials and some art supplies.  We’d like to thank Connette Eckels and Kay Wasinger for taking time to judge our entries. 
 

NCPL Foundation Give-Away Winners!

librarian | June 15, 2010

WINNERS OF THE NESS CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION GIVE A-WAY
 2 – $25 Staples’ Gift Certificates:  Pat Showalter & Joyce Kraft
 4 – $25 Mini Mart Gift Certificates:  Dave Reinert, Max Deaton,  Jan Rider and B.J. Witthuhn
 $50 Saving Bond from First St. Bank of Ness City:  Dylan Schlegel
 $50 Chamber Bucks from Lane/Scott Electric:  David Jarvis
 2 – $50 [...]

Make a Splash! READ!

librarian | May 27, 2010

Summer Reading will begin on June 15th and run through July 24th.  Parent may enroll their children beginning June 1st at the library.
We have three group of readers:  ‘Make a Splash Readers’ are ages first through sixth grades (grade completed);  ‘Wee Readers,’ ages birth to Kindergarten; and “Make Waves Readers’ for 7th gade through adults.
Most [...]

“All About Me” Story Time

librarian | May 14, 2010

We’ve had such a great time with our story time children.  Click on the link below and enjoy a short video clip created by our own Miss Nancy!
http://animoto.com/play/1tnbZ35XBrelLfnrX1sUwQ?autostart=true