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STORYTIME
Preschool storytime is designed for children ages three to Kindergarten to foster their love of books and reading. A weekly theme will be presented by one of the Library Storyladies. Children will enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and craft activities. Class size is limited. Registration begins December 28.
Ages/Grades: Ages 3 - 5
Time(s)/Day(s):
Tuesdays @ 10:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and 6:00 p.m.
Wednesdays @ 10:00 a.m. (Mother Goose Time for Tots for 2-year olds)
Thursdays @ 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Place: Dorothy Bramlage Public Library
Cost: None
Date(s): January 12 - April 8
Registration deadline: Open until filled
Sponsored by: Dorothy Bramlage Public Library

MOTHER GOOSE TIME FOR TOTS
Mother Goose Time is designed for two-year olds to foster their love of books and reading. Each weekly theme will introduce a toddler-appropriate concept. Colors, shapes, numbers, and animals will be presented through stories, songs, crafts, and movement games. Class size is limited to 15 children.
Ages/Grades: Two-year olds with adult caregiver
Time (s): 10:00 a.m.
Day(s): Wednesdays
Place: Dorothy Bramlage Public Library
Cost: None
Date(s): January 13 - April 7
Registration deadline: Open until filled
Sponsored by: Dorothy Bramlage Public Library

We ask participating families to follow these guidelines and courtesies:

• Please remain in the library while your child is in Storytime.
• Please make sure your child is prepared to stay for the duration of the session. If your child needs to leave the story room for any reason, a children's assistant will escort him/her to find you. Children leaving the room are asked not to return to that day's session to avoid interrupting ongoing sessions.
• Please notify Patty if your child is going to be absent. Children absent for two consecutive weeks without notification will be dropped from the program

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ANIME AFTER SCHOOL/MANGA BOOK DISCUSSSION
Enjoy a new anime every month with Miss Wendy at the library. Read the manga selections online before each meeting and join in the discussion and anime viewing with your friends. We'll provide the snacks. You provide your insight. Register now!
Ages/Grades: Ages 11 - 17
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Days: 3rd Tuesday of the month
Place: Dorothy Bramlage Public Library
Cost: None
Date(s):
January 19 - Hayate, the Combat Butler
February 16 - Prince of Tennis
March 16 - Trigun
April 20 - Special A
May 18 - Slayers
Registration deadline: None
Sponsored by: Dorothy Bramlage Public Library



FAMILY BOOK DISCUSSION
Looking for a great way to spend time with your kids? Want to know what they're thinking? Join library staff for a snack and a lively discussion. This semester's selections will feature books that will spur discussions about conflict and explore how war is depicted in children's literature. Each month, families will have an opportunity to read a picture book and/or a chapter book selection.
Ages/Grades: Grade school age students and their families
Time(s): 6:00 p.m.
Day(s): Last Monday of each month
Place: Dorothy Bramlage Public Library
Cost: None
Date(s):
January 25 - Sam the Minuteman by Nathaniel Benchley and Winter of Red Snow by Kristiana Gregory
February 22 - Pink & Say by Patricia Polacco and Jayhawker by Patricia Beatty
March 29 - One Thousand Tracings by Lita Judge and Under the Blood Red Sun by Graham Salisbury
April 26 - The Wall by Eve Bunting and Cracker: The Best Dog in Vietnam by Cynthia Kadohata (A Big Read book discussion)
Registration deadline: None
Sponsored by: Dorothy Bramlage Public Library


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SATURDAY @ THE LIBRARY
This season kids young and old will learn about life on the Konza Prairie, enjoy breakfast with the Storyladies, learn how to keep their pets safe, and try their hands at crafts from (not so) long ago. This program series is created for grade school age children, but is open to the whole family. It's free, it's fun, and it's @ your library.
Ages/Grades: All ages and families
Time(s): 10:00 a.m.
Day(s): Saturdays
Place: Dorothy Bramlage Public Library (except April 17)
Cost: None
Date(s):
January 9 - Snow Day Storytime
January 23 - Explore the Flint Hills with Konza Prairie Staff
February 13 - Backyard Birdfeeders with Konza Prairie Staff
February 27 - Breakfast with Books featuring the Stories of Dr. Seuss
April 17 - Friends of Animals Pet Fair (at 4-H/Senior Center, Spring Valley Road)
April 24 - Far Out Man! Flashback Crafts from the 60's and 70's
May 1 - Fort Riley's canine unit demonstration.
Registration deadline: None
Sponsored by: Dorothy Bramlage Public Library

The 2009 edition of Touch-a-Truck Day was big fun!
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AFTER HOURS @ THE LIBRARY
Designed especially for teens, these programs offer a chance to hang out in the library after everyone else has gone. Both require registration prior to the event.
Ages/Grades: Ages 11 - 17
Time(s): 6:30 p.m.
Day(s): Fridays
Place: Dorothy Bramlage Public Library
Cost: None
Date(s):
February 12 - Valentine Crafts & Cookies (Register by February 10)
May 14 - Pizza and Pictionary Night (Register by May 12)
Sponsored by: Dorothy Bramlage Public Library

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FAR OUT MAN! FLASHBACK CRAFTS FROM THE 60'S & 70'S
As part of the Library's Big Read event, families will have a Din-o-mite time creating some classic crafts. Participants will tie dye bandana scarves, make God's Eyes, make a Shrinky Dink key chain, and give other groovy crafts a try. This is a great opportunity to spend some quality time with the kids.
Ages/Grades: All ages and families
Time(s): 10:00 a.m.
Day(s): Saturday
Place: Dorothy Bramlage Public Library
Cost: None
Date(s): April 24
Registration deadline: None
Sponsored by: Dorothy Bramlage Public Library


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FEELIN' GROOVY CLASSIC GAME NIGHT
Kids of all ages will have a blast playing the board games that their parents and grandparents enjoyed as children. Monopoly, Clue, Yahtzee!, and other games will be available to try. Coupled with a helping of Chex Mix, Kraft Easy Cheese and Ritz Crackers, this evening will be something straight out of the 1970's. Make plans for the whole family to attend this outta sight night. This program is presented as part of the Library's Big Read.
Ages/Grades: All ages and families
Time(s): 6:30 p.m.
Day(s): Friday
Place: Dorothy Bramlage Public Library
Cost: None
Date(s): April 30
Registration deadline: None
Sponsored by: Dorothy Bramlage Public Library



KID'S COOKING CLASS WITH MISS DOMINIQUE: BE MY VALENTINE
Join us in preparing a heart inspired meal, sure to please! This class will teach hands on basic food preparation/cooking skills and kitchen safety while creating healthy and easy recipes. What a great way to begin this Valentine's Day! A light lunch will be served as a part of this course. The class is vegetarian friendly and will include copies of all featured recipes!
Ages/Grades: Ages 8 - 14
Time(s): 11:00 a.m.
Day(s): Saturday
Place: Dorothy Bramlage Public Library
Cost: $4.00 per student
Date(s): February 6
Registration deadline: January 29
Sponsored by: Dorothy Bramlage Public Library

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Adults

Movies

CLASSIC FILMS
Spend an enjoyable evening watching movies on our wall-sized screen while eating freshly popped popcorn and snacks. This series features Big Read movies focused on the Vietnam War. The Big Read is an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts, The Institute of Museum and Library Services, and Arts Midwest.
Dates:
April 9 - The Green Berets
April 16- Forest Gump (Rated PG-13)
April 23 - Bob Hope: the Vietnam Years, 1964-1972
Time(s): 6:30 p.m.
Days(s): Fridays
Place: Dorothy Bramlage Public Library
Cost: None
Registration deadline: None
Sponsored by: Dorothy Bramlage Public Library

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Frank Talk Lecture Series

To be announced

Winter Reading program

READ, RETURN, REPEAT - WINTER READING PROGRAM FOR ADULTS
Get your green on by checking out books at your library, the earth-friendly alternative to buying. Read novels from the "Library Journal" list of the books most borrowed in U. S. libraries. Return to the classics by reading alternate versions of the world's masterpieces. Repeat by reading books from previous discussions group selections. In addition to books on the suggested list any book or audio title owned by the library counts toward your reading goal. (Reading a book from the Prairie Ecology Book Collection counts as two titles). Prizes are awarded to those who complete five, ten, or fifteen items. Random drawings will also provide other opportunities to win.
Ages/Grades: Teens and adults
Place: Dorothy Bramlage Public Library
Cost: None
Date(s): Program begins on January 4 and ends on March 21
Registration deadline: Ongoing
Sponsored by: Dorothy Bramlage Public Library


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Talk About Literature in Kansas (TALK)

TALK ABOUT LITERATURE IN KANSAS (TALK)
Spring Theme: On the Lighter Side
TALK is a program designed for those who enjoy reading and talking about books. The sessions are informal, and readers may share their ideas or simply sit back and enjoy the discussions. Co-sponsored by the Kansas Humanities Council, this series will demonstrate how humor writers can assist us in coping with the things in life that make us sad, stressed, or depressed. Readers will be encouraged to think about humorous writing from multiple perspectives, and then decide how comedic novels fit in with "serious" literature.
Ages/Grades: High school age and adults
Time(s): 7:00 p.m. (except January at 2 p.m.)
Day(s): Monday (except January on Sunday)
Place: Dorothy Bramlage Public Library
Cost: None
Date(s):
January 24 - Standing in the Rainbow by Fannie Flagg
February 22 - Quite a Year for Plums by Bailey White
March 22 - How Elizabeth Barrett Browning Saved My Life by Mameve Medwed
Registration deadline: None
Sponsored by: Dorothy Bramlage Public Library

Books and Reading

ANIME AFTER SCHOOL/MANGA BOOK DISCUSSION
Enjoy a new anime every month with Miss Wendy at the library. Read the manga selections online before each meeting and join in the discussion and anime viewing with your friends. We'll provide the snacks. You provide your insight. Register now!
Ages/Grades: Ages 11 - 17
Time(s): 4:00 p.m.
Day(s): 3rd Tuesday of the month
Place: Dorothy Bramlage Public Library
Cost: None
Date(s):
January 19 - Hayate, the Combat Butler
February 16 - Prince of Tennis
March 16 - Trigun
April 20 - Special A
May 18 - Slayers
Registration deadline: None
Sponsored by: Dorothy Bramlage Public Library

THE BIG READ - READING THE THINGS THEY CARRIED
The Dorothy Bramlage Public Library has been chosen by the National Endowment for the Arts to receive a Big Read grant in 2010. The Big Read is a nationwide initiative designed to restore reading to the center of American culture through local community programs that offer book discussions and activities centered on a single book. The title chosen for the Junction City, Geary County, and Fort Riley community is Tim O'Brien's The Things They Carried, a novel that follows a platoon of infantrymen through the jungles of Vietnam. Companion tiles for young people are The Wall by Eve Bunting and Cracker! The Best Dog in Vietnam by Cynthia Kadohata. The Big Read is an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts, The Institute of Museum and Library Services, and Arts Midwest.
Ages/Grades: All ages
Cost: None
Book Discussion Dates:
April 20- City Building Grandview Plaza - 402 State Street - 7:00 p.m. - The Things They Carried
April 26 - Family Book Discussion - Dorothy Bramlage Public Library - 6:00 p.m. - The Wall and Cracker!
April 29 - Dorothy Bramlage Public Library - 7:00 p.m. - The Things They Carried
May 8 - The Main Grind coffee shop - 618 N. Washington - 10:00 a.m. - The Things They Carried
May 22- Fort Riley Library - 7264 Normandy - 10:00 a.m. - The Things They Carried

Big Read Activities:
March 27 - The Things They Carried kickoff event - "Vietnam Graffiti: Messages from a Forgotten Troopship" - C. L. Hoover Opera House - 10:00 a.m.
April 9 - Film The Green Berets - Dorothy Bramlage Public Library - 6:30 p.m.
April 16 - Film Forest Gump - Dorothy Bramlage Public Library - 6:30 p.m.
April 19 - The Vietnam War Defined by the Novels of Tim O'Brien - Dorothy Bramlage Public Library - 7:00 p.m.
April 23 - Film Bob Hope In Vietnam - Dorothy Bramlage Public Library - 6:30 p.m.
April 24 - Far Out Man! Flashback Crafts from the 60s & 70s - Dorothy Bramlage Public Library - 10:00 a.m.
April 30 - Feelin' Groovy Classic Game Night - Dorothy Bramlage Public Library - 6:30 p.m.
May 23 - The Big Read Closing Event -- Run for the Wall (Line-up begins @ 4:00 p.m. S. Washington Street from I-70 to Sixth Street).  There will be a ceremony at the Vietnam Memorial in Heritage Park along with a picnic-type meal provided by Military Affairs.
Sponsored by: Dorothy Bramlage Public Library.
The library will sponsor the band "King Midas and the Muflers", recently inducted into the Kansas Music Hall of Fame. Performance begins at 7:00 p.m.


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FAMILY BOOK DISCUSSION
Looking for a great way to spend time with your kids? Want to know what they're thinking? Join library staff for a snack and a lively discussion. This semester's selections will feature books that will spur discussions about conflict and explore how war is depicted in children's literature. Each month, families will have an opportunity to read a picture book and/or a chapter book selection.
Ages/Grades: Grade school age students and their families
Time(s): 6:00 p.m.
Day(s): Last Monday of each month
Place: Dorothy Bramlage Public Library
Cost: None
Date(s):
January 25 - Sam the Minuteman by Nathaniel Benchley and Winter of Red Snow by Kristiana Gregory
February 22 - Pink & Say by Patricia Polacco and Jayhawker by Patricia Beatty
March 29 - One Thousand Tracings by Lita Judge and Under the Blood Red Sun by Graham Salisbury
April 26 - The Wall by Eve Bunting and Cracker: The Best Dog in Vietnam by Cynthia Kadohata (A Big Read book discussion)
Registration deadline: None
Sponsored by: Dorothy Bramlage Public Library

FANTASTIC REALMS
Join other readers of fantasy and science fiction to discuss both the latest titles and the classics of these two similar, yet distinctive genres.
Ages/Grades: High school age and adults
Time(s): 7:00 p.m.
Day(s): Second Thursday of each month (Except April)
Place: The Main Grind (formerly Tomper's Perk), 318 East Chestnut
Cost: None
Date(s):
January 14 - Elantris by Brandon Sanderson
February 11 - Something Wicked This Way Comes by Ray Bradbury
March 11 - The Sword of Shannara by Terry Brooks
April 15 - On Basilisk Station by Dave Weber
May 13 - The Dark is Rising by Susan Cooper
Registration deadline: None
Sponsored by: Dorothy Bramlage Public Library

LADIES OF THE NIGHT BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP
Ladies of the Night is a monthly discussion group that focuses on books written by, for, and about women. This is an informal, self-guided group in which members frequently look beyond the bestseller lists for thought provoking literature.
Ages/Grades: High school age and adults
Time(s): 7:00 p.m. except January @ 6:30 p.m.
Day(s): First Monday of each month
Place: Dorothy Bramlage Public Library
Cost: None
Date(s):
January 4 - (Movie Night) - The Secret Life of Bees
February 1 - The Stone Diaries by Carol Shields
March 1 - The Inheritance of Loss by Kiran Desai
April 5 - The Midwife by Jennifer Worth
May 3 - Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout
Registration deadline: None
Sponsored by: Dorothy Bramlage Public Library


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MAHOGANY READERS
Mahogany Readers is a monthly discussion group open to anyone who wants to discover and explore current trends in African-American literature. Books and authors will be discussed in a friendly, informal manner that involves the sharing of ideas, feelings, experiences, and food.
Ages/Grades: Adults
Time(s): 7:00 p.m.
Day(s): First Thursday of each month
Place: Dorothy Bramlage Public Library
Cost: None
Date(s):
January 7 - Paperbacks-Pick an Author
February 4 - Books by Lalita Tademy
March 4 - Books by Jacquelin Thomas
April 1 - Books by Stephen L. Carter
May 6 - Books by Virginia Deberry
Registration deadline: None
Sponsored by: Dorothy Bramlage Public Library

MYSTERY CLUB
Everyone loves a good mystery and none more so than the Mystery Club. This informal, self-directed book discussion group explores whodunit in the world of mystery, detective, suspense, spy and crime novels. This semester's selections will feature the 2009 nominees for the Edgar Awards sponsored by the Mystery Writers of America.
Ages/Grades: High school age and adults
Time(s): 7:00 p.m.
Day(s): 2nd Tuesday of each month
Place: Dorothy Bramlage Public Library
Cost: None
Date(s):
January 12 - A Cure for Night by Justin Peacock
February 9 - Calumet City by Charlie Newton
March 9 - Sweetsmoke by David Fuller
April 13 - The Kind One by Tom Epperson
May 11 - The Foreigner by Francie Lin
Registration deadline: None
Sponsored by: Dorothy Bramlage Public Library

PRAIRIE ECOLOGY RESOURCE COLLECTION OPEN HOUSE
A concentration of over 200 books and videos dedicated to the study of the prairie will be featured at and available for checkout at the Dorothy Bramlage Library through March thanks to a collaboration between the library, the Konza Environmental Education Program (KEEP), and K-State Libraries. Accompanying the collection will be a computer supplied by Kansas State University that will assist patrons in investigating the native wildlife, plants, and natural/human history of the tallgrass prairie. Come get a sneak preview of this exciting educational collection. At the open house participants will hear a presentation by Dr. Valerie Wright, Director of KEEP at the Konza Prairie Biological Station, and a presentation by Donna Schenck-Hamlin from K-State Libraries that will highlight particular books from the compilation. This is the first of many LIFE opportunities to learn more about the tallgrass prairie and the Flint Hills.
Ages/Grades: All ages
Time: 10:00 am
Day: Saturday
Place: Dorothy Bramlage Public Library
Cost: None
Date(s): January 23
Registration deadline: None
Sponsored by: Dorothy Bramlage Public Library


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READ, RETURN, REPEAT - WINTER READING PROGRAM FOR ADULTS
Get your green on by checking out books at your library, the earth-friendly alternative to buying. Read novels from the "Library Journal" list of the books most borrowed in U. S. libraries. Return to the classics by reading alternate versions of the world's masterpieces. Repeat by reading books from previous discussions group selections. In addition to books on the suggested list any book or audio title owned by the library counts toward your reading goal. (Reading a book from the Prairie Ecology Book Collection counts as two titles). Prizes are awarded to those who complete five, ten, or fifteen items. Random drawings will also provide other opportunities to win.
Ages/Grades: Teens and adults
Place: Dorothy Bramlage Public Library
Cost: None
Date(s): Program begins on January 4 and ends on March 21
Registration deadline: Ongoing
Sponsored by: Dorothy Bramlage Public Library

TALK ABOUT LITERATURE IN KANSAS (TALK)
Spring Theme: On the Lighter Side
TALK is a program designed for those who enjoy reading and talking about books. The sessions are informal, and readers may share their ideas or simply sit back and enjoy the discussions. Co-sponsored by the Kansas Humanities Council, this series will demonstrate how humor writers can assist us in coping with the things in life that make us sad, stressed, or depressed. Readers will be encouraged to think about humorous writing from multiple perspectives, and then decide how comedic novels fit in with "serious" literature.
Ages/Grades: High school age and adults
Time(s): 7:00 p.m. (except January at 2 p.m.)
Day(s): Monday (except January on Sunday)
Place: Dorothy Bramlage Public Library
Cost: None
Date(s):
January 24 - Standing in the Rainbow by Fannie Flagg
February 22 - Quite a Year for Plums by Bailey White
March 22 - How Elizabeth Barrett Browning Saved My Life by Mameve Medwed
Registration deadline: None
Sponsored by: Dorothy Bramlage Public Library

TORNADO TALES
Chapman citizen Julie Darsow wanted to help after a tornado tore through her town on June 11, 2008. Together with her friend Verlene Jackson she began to record memories of those affected by the disaster so that those stories could be preserved. Ms Dawson will be at the library to share many of the collected tales of the tornado that destroyed 60 homes, demolished schools, and changed the face of the town forever. She'll talk about clean up, recovery, the faith, courage and spirit of the Chapman community, and the book project. Copies of "Tornado Tales" will be available for purchase. Proceeds from book sales go to help finance restoration and rebuilding projects in the Chapman area.
Ages/Grades: Teens and adults
Time(s): 7:00 p.m.
Day(s): Tuesday
Place: Dorothy Bramlage Public Library
Cost: None
Date(s): April 6
Registration deadline: None
Sponsored by: Dorothy Bramlage Public Library

THE VIETNAM WAR DEFINED BY THE NOVELS OF TIM O'BRIEN
Every war defines itself through the literature it produces. While the war experience has certain common values throughout history-courage, brotherhood, struggle-each war also has its defining distinctive features. From the war poets of World War I through the embedded reporters of the Iraq war, the literature produced by each conflict delineates both the common themes of combat and the distinctive features of each specific conflict. Perhaps no writer better defined the character of the Vietnam War than Tim O'Brien, in works like his hallucinatory novel Going after Cacciato, the memoristic If I Die in a Combat Zone, and the interlocked stories collected in The Things They Carried. In O'Brien's work, the feeling of senselessness about the war, the drudgery of warfare, the close camaraderie of men in combat, and the fragile boundary between the real and the fantastic are woven together as defining themes for the Vietnam War. The Big Read is an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts, The Institute of Museum and Library Services, and Arts Midwest.
Ages/Grades: Teens and adults
Time(s): 7:00 p.m.
Day(s): Monday
Place: Dorothy Bramlage Public Library
Cost: None
Date(s): April 19
Registration deadline: None
Sponsored by: Dorothy Bramlage Public Library

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Special Events

BASKET MAKING
Students will learn the basic techniques of basket weaving by completing a project each time the class meets. This is also an excellent opportunity for anyone who wants to renew or hone their weaving skills. Class size is limited, so register early.
Instructor: Helen Haynes started weaving baskets over 10 years ago. She has been sharing her knowledge with students in the LIFE program for four years.
Ages/Grades: Ages 15 and older. Anyone under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult.
Time(s): 6:00 p.m.
Day(s): Third Thursday of each month
Place: Hobby Haven, 716 North Adams
Cost: Materials fee varies with each project.
Date(s): August 20, September 17, October 15, November 19, and December 17
Registration deadline: One week prior to each class date, including payment of the materials fee.
Sponsored by: Dorothy Bramlage Public Library

CROCHET
Learn the basics of crochet including single and double stitches, how to read instructions, how to change colors, and how to increase and decrease. This is also a class for those who want to brush up on old skills. Come and have fun!
Ages/Grades: Adults
Time(s): 7:00 p.m.
Day(s): Thursdays
Place: Dorothy Bramlage Public Library
Cost: Students will be supplied with yarn and a hook at their first class. Materials and supplies needed after the first class will be the responsibility of the student.
Date(s):
August 27, September 24, and October 22 in the library's community room. The class will also meet informally in the main area of the library August 13, September 10, October 8, November 12, and December 10.
Registration deadline: None
Sponsored by: Dorothy Bramlage Public Library



FAR OUT MAN! FLASHBACK CRAFTS FROM THE 60'S & 70'S
As part of the Library's Big Read event, families will have a Din-o-mite time creating some classic crafts. Participants will tie dye bandana scarves, make God's Eyes, make a Shrinky Dink key chain, and give other groovy crafts a try. This is a great opportunity to spend some quality time with the kids.
Ages/Grades: All ages and families
Time(s): 10:00 a.m.
Day(s): Saturday
Place: Dorothy Bramlage Public Library
Cost: None
Date(s): April 24
Registration deadline: None
Sponsored by: Dorothy Bramlage Public Library


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FEELIN' GROOVY CLASSIC GAME NIGHT
Kids of all ages will have a blast playing the board games that their parents and grandparents enjoyed as children. Monopoly, Clue, Yahtzee!, and other games will be available to try. Coupled with a helping of Chex Mix, Kraft Easy Cheese and Ritz Crackers, this evening will be something straight out of the 1970's. Make plans for the whole family to attend this outta sight night. This program is presented as part of the Library's Big Read.
Ages/Grades: All ages and families
Time(s): 6:30 p.m.
Day(s): Friday
Place: Dorothy Bramlage Public Library
Cost: None
Date(s): April 30
Registration deadline: None
Sponsored by: Dorothy Bramlage Public Library

FLINT HILLS WISDOM KEEPERS
The Native American philosophy and practice of living in harmony with Mother Earth and all of nature seems particularly relevant today. Join us, members of the Board of Directors of FHWK, to learn about a gathering of Native American Elders held each spring at White Memorial Camp north of Council Grove. These elders from tribal nations across the country share their culture, stories, traditions, and ceremony for the good of All Our Relations and the health of Mother Earth. Also included will be a presentation by Native American drummers. This program is co-sponsored by the Geary County Historical Society.
Ages/Grades: Adults
Time(s): 2:00 p.m.
Day(s): Sunday
Place: Geary County Historical Society Museum
Cost: None
Date(s): February 21
Registration deadline: None
Sponsored by: Dorothy Bramlage Public Library


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FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY FIESTA
Celebrate another successful year with the Friends of the Dorothy Bramlage Public Library at the annual Friends Fiesta. The evening will feature great food, great music and, of course, great friends. In addition, the winners of the library's annual bookmark contest will also be presented. This event is limited to members of the Friends and memberships are available for sale now at the library.
Ages/grades: All ages
Time(s): 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Day(s): Saturday
Place: Dorothy Bramlage Public Library
Cost: $5 per person
Date(s): April 17
Registration deadline: April 2
Sponsored by: Friends of the Dorothy Bramlage Public Library



KONZA PRAIRIE 'BISON LOOP' DRIVING TOUR
Join a Konza Prairie guide for a driving tour of the Konza Prairie Biological Station, including a chance to see our herd of 280 Bison up-close. Learn about the tallgrass prairie natural history and the ecological research of the Konza Prairie. Minimal walking required.
Ages/Grades: All ages and families.
Time: 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Day: Sunday
Place: Meeting at the Dorothy Bramlage Public Library for transport to Konza
Cost: Site fee $12 per person, $2 per child under 12
Date(s): March 21
Registration deadline: March 14, including payment of site fee
Sponsored by: Dorothy Bramlage Public Library



KONZA PRAIRIE 'NATURE TRAIL' HIKE
Join a Konza Prairie guide for a 2 ½ mile Nature Trail hike through lowland gallery forests and upland tallgrass prairie. The Trail crosses Kings Creek and climbs over ancient limestone ledges until it reaches the highest point, for a spectacular view of the Flint Hills and the Kansas River Valley. Moderate walking required including occasional steep climbs.
Ages/Grades: All ages and families.
Time: 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Day: Sunday
Place: 100 Kona Prairie Lane, Manhattan (I-70 to exit #307 McDowell Creek Road. Travel 4 ½ miles North on McDowell Creek Road - County Road 901 S.).
Cost: Site fee $12 per person, $2 per child under 12
Date(s): April 11
Registration deadline: April 5, including payment of site fee.
Sponsored by: Dorothy Bramlage Public Library


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PEOPLE AND THE GRASSLANDS
Margy Stewart will present a program on human-grassland interactions since the beginnings of Homo sapiens. She will discuss how ecology has shaped human development, including present day life right now in the Flint Hills.
Instructor: A professor at Washburn University, Margy Stewart is founder of Bird Runner Wildlife Refuge, and with Ustaine Talley, she is co-founder of Prairie Heritage Institute, a non-profit organization devoted to the preservation of the tallgrass prairie and the stories of people who have lived there.
Ages/Grades: Teens and adults
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Day: Sunday
Place: Dorothy Bramlage Public Library
Cost: None
Date(s): May 16
Registration deadline: None
Sponsored by: Dorothy Bramlage Public Library

PRAIRIE ECOLOGY RESOURCE COLLECTION OPEN HOUSE
A concentration of over 200 books and videos dedicated to the study of the prairie will be featured at and available for checkout at the Dorothy Bramlage Library through March thanks to a collaboration between the library, the Konza Environmental Education Program (KEEP), and K-State Libraries. Accompanying the collection will be a computer supplied by Kansas State University that will assist patrons in investigating the native wildlife, plants, and natural/human history of the tallgrass prairie. Come get a sneak preview of this exciting educational collection. At the open house participants will hear a presentation by Dr. Valerie Wright, Director of KEEP at the Konza Prairie Biological Station, and a presentation by Donna Schenck-Hamlin from K-State Libraries that will highlight particular books from the compilation. This is the first of many LIFE opportunities to learn more about the tallgrass prairie and the Flint Hills.
Ages/Grades: All ages
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Day: Saturday
Place: Dorothy Bramlage Public Library
Cost: None
Date(s): January 23
Registration deadline: None
Sponsored by: Dorothy Bramlage Public Library

REINTRODUCTION OF ELK TO KANSAS
Elk once thrived on the tallgrass prairie in Kansas, but they were eradicated by settlers in the late 1800s. In 1986, Fort Riley embarked on a project to reestablish a herd by reintroducing 12 elk to the installation. Further stocking of the herd resulted in growth, and by 2007 the elk herd on Fort Riley numbered 125. The elk herd offers a diversion to those who like to hunt, take photographs or just view them in the open prairie. Steve Wahle will be at the library to talk about the natural history of elk, their successful reintroduction to Kansas, ongoing elk management and research that is conducted on Fort Riley.
Instructor: Steve Wahle is a Fort Riley biological technician
Ages/Grades: High school age and adults
Time(s): 7:00 p.m.
Day(s): Wednesday
Place: Dorothy Bramlage Public Library
Cost: None
Date(s): February 24
Registration Deadline: None
Sponsored by: Dorothy Bramlage Public Library

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TORNADO TALES
Chapman citizen Julie Darsow wanted to help after a tornado tore through her town on June 11, 2008. Together with her friend Verlene Jackson she began to record memories of those affected by the disaster so that those stories could be preserved. Ms Dawson will be at the library to share many of the collected tales of the tornado that destroyed 60 homes, demolished schools, and changed the face of the town forever. She'll talk about clean up, recovery, the faith, courage and spirit of the Chapman community, and the book project. Copies of "Tornado Tales" will be available for purchase. Proceeds from book sales go to help finance restoration and rebuilding projects in the Chapman area.
Ages/Grades: Teens and adults
Time(s): 7:00 p.m.
Day(s): Tuesday
Place: Dorothy Bramlage Public Library
Cost: None
Date(s): April 6
Registration deadline: None
Sponsored by: Dorothy Bramlage Public Library



VIETNAM GRAFFITI: MESSAGES FROM A FORGOTTEN TROOPSHIP
The Big Read, The Things They Carried, community read will be launched with a program by Art Beltrone, author of Vietnam Graffiti: Messages from a Forgotten Troopship. Beltrone will speak on the preservation of hundreds of graffiti messages that were discovered scrawled on the canvas bunks of the ship the "General Nelson M. Walker" by Americans going to Southeast Asia in 1966 and 1967. These messages along with hundreds of salvaged artifacts were removed from the ship, compiled, and are now being sent out as traveling displays. One of these displays will be at the kickoff event and will then be available for viewing at the Dorothy Bramlage Public Library through May. The Big Read is an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts, The Institute of Museum and Library Services, and Arts Midwest.
Ages/Grades: Teens and adults
Time(s): 10:00 a.m.
Day(s): Saturday
Place: C.L. Hoover Opera House
Cost: None
Date(s): March 27
Registration deadline: None
Sponsored by: Dorothy Bramlage Public Library

Friends of the Library Book Sale


February is the Sweatheart Book Sale all month long. All titles are at the sales display.

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