Fort Scott Public Library

Fort Scott, Kansas

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  • About the Library
    • Hours
    • Contact Us
    • History of the library
  • Library Policies
    • Mission Statement
    • Bylaws
    • Confidentiality of Library Records
    • Events Room Policy
    • Inclement Weather/Library Staffing Policy
    • Materials Selection Policy
    • Mobile Hotspot Lending Policy
    • Overdue, Unreturned, Lost, or Damaged Items
    • Patron Dress Code
    • Public Use Computers, Internet Access, and Internet Safety
    • Fort Scott Public Library Ethics Statement
  • Kids
    • 1000 Books Before Kindergarten
    • Kids’ Easy Browser
    • Storytime
    • Maker Mondays
  • Teen Spot
    • Discord Teen Group
  • Summer Reading
    • Adult Summer Reading
    • Youth Summer Reading 2022
  • New Adult Materials
    • Adults December 2022
    • Adults November 2022
    • Adults October 2022
    • Adults September 2022
  • Library Newsletters
  • How To (login to your account, find an eBook, place a hold…)
    • Log in to SEKnFind
    • Log in to the Sunflower eLibrary
    • Log in to the Kansas Library eCard resources
    • Change your password in SEKnFind
    • Change your messaging preferences in SEKnFind
    • Place a Hold in SEKnFind
  • Marvelous Mondays
  • LibraryCon 2019
  • Walk Into Books, Bourbon County!
  • 500 Books Before Middle School

LibraryCon 2019

LibraryCon was a great success, and we thank all those who showed their support as guests, volunteers, donors, and attendees! We hope to turn this into an annual event. If you are interested in being a guest or volunteer at our next LibraryCon, please email Miss Val at vcyouthlib@gmail.com. See you next summer!

Featured Guests

Local Author Cathy Werling
Local Author Cathy Werling
Local Author Cathy Werling

Bio: Cathy Werling is an award-winning and recently retired elementary educator. Her passion for helping students develop positive character traits and seek out worthy role models led to her part time work at the Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes. Through her series of books about these humble heroes, Cathy inspires elementary children to also be those people who make a positive difference in the lives of others. Learn more here.

Author James Collins
Local Author James Collins

Bio: James Collins currently serves as Senior Pastor at First Southern Baptist Church in historic Fort Scott, Kansas. He has served in various pastoral positions in KS, OK, and CA. Prior to accepting the position in Fort Scott, James served as a United States Army Chaplain where he saw service in Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation New Dawn, and Operation Inherent Resolve.

A life-long learner, James has four graduate degrees and is in the dissertation phase for the Doctor of Ministry Degree at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Kansas City, Missouri. He loves reading, especially books on Bible prophecy. James is married to the love of his life, Amanda Collins. They have three incredible children, Abby, Timothy, and John. The Collins’ live in Fort Scott, Kansas where they are restoring a Victorian house. You can find more information on his books and ministry on his website.

 

Martha Scott, AKA Tabitha Twitchett, local food writer, will bring her own homemade cookies to decorate.

Join her in our events room at LibraryCon on July 20, from 10 – 11 am, to create a delicious cookie of your own and hear a story read by her!

Professor Harold Hicks

LibraryCon will offer a class in Story Writing to develop imaginative approaches to writing. The class will call attention to the basic elements of fiction including setting, characters, plot, conflict, resolution, and theme. All aspiring young writers are encouraged to attend. The workshop will be held in the event room downstairs from 1 – 2 pm on July 20.

 

Angela & Emma Bin, AKA the “Queen of Hearts” & “Alice”

FSHS drama teacher, Angela Bin, and her daughter, Emma, will join us as the iconic Alice in Wonderland characters. They will lead activities related to the story.

Library Information

  • 500 Books Before Middle School
  • About the Library
    • Hours
    • Contact Us
    • History of the library
  • How To (login to your account, find an eBook, place a hold…)
    • Log in to SEKnFind
    • Log in to the Sunflower eLibrary
    • Log in to the Kansas Library eCard resources
    • Change your password in SEKnFind
    • Change your messaging preferences in SEKnFind
    • Place a Hold in SEKnFind
  • Kids
    • Easy Browser
    • Maker Mondays
    • Storytime
    • 1000 Books Before Kindergarten
  • Library Newsletters
  • Library Policies
    • Bylaws
    • Confidentiality of Library Records
    • Events Room Policy
    • Fort Scott Public Library Ethics Statement
    • Inclement Weather/Library Staffing Policy
    • Materials Selection Policy
    • Mission Statement
    • Mobile Hotspot Lending Policy
    • Overdue, Unreturned, Lost, or Damaged Items
    • Patron Dress Code
    • Public Use Computers, Internet Access, and Internet Safety
  • LibraryCon 2019
  • Marvelous Mondays
  • New Adult Materials
    • Adults December 2022
    • Adults November 2022
    • Adults October 2022
    • Adults September 2022
  • New Teen and Young Adult Materials
  • Summer Reading
    • Adult Summer Reading
    • Youth Summer Reading 2022
  • Teen Spot
    • 100 Books Before Graduation
  • Walk Into Books, Bourbon County!

State and Federal Government

  • IRS
  • Kansas Dept. of Revenue
  • Kansas Legislature
  • State of Kansas

Local Government

  • Bourbon County
  • City of Fort Scott

Local Media

  • 103.9 KOMB FM
  • Fort Scott Biz
  • The Fort Scott Tribune

Education

  • Fort Scott Community College
  • Fort Scott USD 234
  • Kansas Parent Information Resource Center
  • Uniontown USD 235

Local Interest

  • Bourbon County Historical Preservation Association
  • Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce
  • Fort Scott Convention & Visitors Bureau
  • Fort Scott National Historic Site
  • Gordon Parks Museum
  • Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes
  • Old Fort Genealogical Society and Library

Events in the Fort Scott area

  • Bourbon County Fair
  • Good Old Days
  • Pioneer Harvest Fiesta

Web resources

  • Census
  • Dropbox
  • Google
  • Kansas Advocates for Better Care
  • Kansas Digital Newspapers (Open Access)
  • Kansas State Historical Society Digital Content (Valid Kansas Drivers License or State ID required)
  • MSN
  • Online databases available through the State Library of Kansas
  • Safehouse Crisis Center
  • Sunflower eLibrary (Overdrive ebooks and audiobooks)
  • Wind Energy
  • Yahoo

Library Links

  • American Library Association
  • Kansas Library Card Login
  • Library of Congress
  • SEKnFind Patron Catalog
  • Southeast Kansas Library System
  • State Library of Kansas

Library Information

  • 500 Books Before Middle School
  • About the Library
    • Hours
    • Contact Us
    • History of the library
  • How To (login to your account, find an eBook, place a hold…)
    • Log in to SEKnFind
    • Log in to the Sunflower eLibrary
    • Log in to the Kansas Library eCard resources
    • Change your password in SEKnFind
    • Change your messaging preferences in SEKnFind
    • Place a Hold in SEKnFind
  • Kids
    • Easy Browser
    • Maker Mondays
    • Storytime
    • 1000 Books Before Kindergarten
  • Library Newsletters
  • Library Policies
    • Bylaws
    • Confidentiality of Library Records
    • Events Room Policy
    • Fort Scott Public Library Ethics Statement
    • Inclement Weather/Library Staffing Policy
    • Materials Selection Policy
    • Mission Statement
    • Mobile Hotspot Lending Policy
    • Overdue, Unreturned, Lost, or Damaged Items
    • Patron Dress Code
    • Public Use Computers, Internet Access, and Internet Safety
  • LibraryCon 2019
  • Marvelous Mondays
  • New Adult Materials
    • Adults December 2022
    • Adults November 2022
    • Adults October 2022
    • Adults September 2022
  • New Teen and Young Adult Materials
  • Summer Reading
    • Adult Summer Reading
    • Youth Summer Reading 2022
  • Teen Spot
    • 100 Books Before Graduation
  • Walk Into Books, Bourbon County!

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