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

Youth Summer Reading 2022

Oceans of Possibilities

Register for summer reading online using this form. Daycares, use this form.

Want to Volunteer for or Donate to our program? Click here.

Splash into Summer at Gunn Park Shelter House #3 with a kickoff party for the whole family on June 1, 10 – 11:30 am! 6th-12th grades are invited to our Teen Kickoff Party at Riverfront Park, June 1 from 4-5 pm. Attendees are strongly encouraged to bring towels and to wear casual clothing that can get wet and dirty! You may also want to bring a change of clothes. Remember the sunscreen too!

Be advised: Parking around the shelter house and bathroom facilities are limited. Please plan ahead for parking and walking to the party area and for restroom breaks.

Performances:

Musician Alan Cunningham returns to Fort Scott to sing his original songs on June 14 at 10 am.

Musician Alan Cunningham 2016 performance

Magician & Juggler Brian Wendling will show off his talents on June 28 at 10 am.

Magician & Juggler Brian Wendling 2019 performance

Storyteller Priscilla Howe brings back her batch of puppet friends and loads of fun on July 12 at 10 am.

Storyteller Priscilla Howe 2018 performance

All performances will be held in the main auditorium of Memorial Hall, next door to the library.

Regular Meeting Schedule (subject to change without notice, depending on local health and weather conditions):

In-Person Kids’ Meetings: Tuesdays at 10 am (we will not hold regular meetings during performance weeks)

Online (pre-recorded) Kids’ Meetings: Thursdays at 10 am on Facebook (in our private FSPL Families group) and on YouTube (unlisted – contact Miss Val or register to receive the link)

6th-12th Grade Meetings: Wednesdays at 4 pm. We will hold a combination of virtual and in-person meetings. Watch our schedule to see our planned events.

Parties:

Pirate Party – June 13 at 4 pm at the library — Pre-registration required; Click here to register.

Mermaid Party – June 27 at 4 pm at the library — Pre-registration required; Click here to register.

Shark Party – July 11 at 4 pm at the library — Pre-registration required; Click here to register.

The calendar below and our Facebook events page will have listings for all summer reading events.
Please contact us at (620) 223-2882 or email Miss Val at vcyouthlib@gmail.com with any questions.
To check out our latest event news, see our Facebook Events Page.

Covid-19 and General Health & Safety Measures
To ensure the health and safety of the public and our staff, please be aware of the following measures and make plans accordingly. If you or anyone in your household is sick or is experiencing severe covid-19 symptoms, please keep them home until they are well. You may participate in our virtual program while your family is under quarantine, isolating, on vacation, etc. If you cannot safely pick up items at the library, please send someone else to get them and leave them at your door. If you or anyone in your household is experiencing mild issues which are on the list of covid-19 symptoms, please wear a mask and social distance from other families. We do not charge late fees. Please do not return library items while you are sick.

When possible during regular library programs, please practice social distancing, hand-washing, and other CDC-recommended mitigation measures, including sanitizing hands when hand washing is not available.

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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