Nortonville Public Library

In Case You Missed It Craft Night #1
2023-08-23 16:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Nortonville Public Library, 407 Main St, Nortonville, KS, 66060, United States
We had several fun crafts this summer for kids and adults and lots of supplies left over! Anytime between 4pm and 8pm on Wednesday or Thursday, come and make something you weren’t able to make the first time around. We’ll have stations for kids and adults, so they can make theirs while you make yours.

Teacup gnomes, teacup bird feeders, sock gnomes, magic wands, solar lanterns, and more.

Book Club Chat
2023-06-30 17:30 - 18:30 | Nortonville Public Library, 407 Main St, Nortonville, KS, 66060, United States
We’re reading House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune this month. The audiobook is free on hoopla and I have physical copies at the library.

Adult Paint Night
2023-06-26 18:30 - 20:30 | Nortonville Public Library, 407 Main St, Nortonville, KS, 66060, United States
Enjoy adult conversation and laughs while we paint our own masterpieces along with a virtual teacher. Adults (18+).

Adult Craft Night-Butterfly Feeders
2023-06-15 18:30 - 20:30 | Nortonville Public Library, 407 Main St, Nortonville, KS, 66060, United States
We are going to make butterfly or bird baths for the garden, using pots and saucers. Adults (18+). Please RSVP by clicking “going” on the Facebook event or by contacting the library (913-886-2060 or director@nortonvillelibrary.org).

Summer Reading Sign-Ups
2023-06-02 - 2023-06-03 | Nortonville Public Library, 407 Main St, Nortonville, KS, 66060, United States
Join us June 2 from 2:00-5:00pm or June 3rd from 9:00am-noon to sign up for summer reading and have some fun.
You can also sign up any time after these dates if you can’t make it for the kickoff!

School's Out Party
2023-05-18 14:00 - 17:00 | Nortonville Public Library, 407 Main St, Nortonville, KS, 66060, United States
This year, to celebrate the last day of school, we’ll have board games, snacks, and a movie.
If it’s nice out, we’ll also do some chalk artwork on our sidewalks!

Petting Zoo and Easter Activities
2023-04-08 10:30 - 12:00 | Nortonville Public Library, 407 Main St, Nortonville, KS, 66060, United States
It’s Easter time, and that means we’re having our Annual Petting Zoo immediately following the Nortonville Easter Egg Hunt! The event is free and open to everyone. We’ll have a variety of baby animals to see and pet, plus Easter activities for all ages. Beginning around 10:30 am until the library closes at noon (or it’s nap time for the baby animals).

Adult Craft Night-Teacup Bird Feeders
2023-04-05 18:30 - 20:00 | Nortonville Public Library, 407 Main St, Nortonville, KS, 66060, United States
We are making charming bird feeders (or planters) out of vintage teacups and saucers. Free, but you must RSVP to secure your spot and supplies.

Library Giving Day
2023-04-04 | Nortonville Public Library, 407 Main St, Nortonville, KS, 66060, United States
#LibraryGivingDay is a one-day fundraising event with the goal of encouraging people who depend on and enjoy public libraries to donate to their local library. And in turn, that support will go toward the programs, services and materials provided by local libraries all over the country.
This year, our goal at the Nortonville library is to raise $500 to help fund a new series of life skills classes/workshops for teens and young adults. Every little bit helps! You can donate directly to the library or use this link and choose “Nortonville Public Library” to make a credit or debit card donation to us. All donations made at the link come straight to us when you choose our library in the dropdown menu.

Storytime-Spring Flowers
2023-03-21 10:00 - 11:00 | Nortonville Public Library, 407 Main St, Nortonville, KS, 66060, United States
Includes stories, crafts, and treats. Younger Children.

Overbooked Book Club March Chat
2023-03-20 17:30 - 19:00 | Nortonville Public Library, 407 Main St, Nortonville, KS, 66060, United States
We are reading The Inmate by Freida McFadden this month!
Contact the library for a copy of the book, or find it on hoopla.

Storytime- Rainy Days
2023-03-07 10:00 - 11:00 | Nortonville Public Library, 407 Main St, Nortonville, KS, 66060, United States

Adult Craft Night- Door Hangers
2023-03-01 18:30 - 20:00 | Nortonville Public Library, 407 Main St, Nortonville, KS, 66060, United States
This time we’re making spring/welcome door hangers. Free and open to adults (18+). Please RSVP on the Facebook page or by calling the library at 913-886-2060 to secure your spot and make sure that we have enough supplies.

Storytime-Ocean Animals
2023-02-28 10:00 - 11:00 | Nortonville Public Library, 407 Main St, Nortonville, KS, 66060, United States

Galentines Party
2023-02-10 18:30 - 20:30 | Nortonville Public Library, 407 Main St, Nortonville, KS, 66060, United States
We have a lot of fun things planned for our Galentines Party! We’ll make our own Valentines for friends, family, each other, we’ll have color street manicures, make our own essential oil roller bottles, make puzzle piece heart wreaths, bracelets, bead hearts and heart art. Plus a little photo booth wall and lots of yummy treats!

Please RSVP if you’re planning to attend and if you’re bringing any daughters/friends/girls so we have enough supplies!

Adult Craft Night
2023-02-01 19:00 - 20:00 | Nortonville Public Library, 407 Main St, Nortonville, KS, 66060, United States
For our first craft night of the year, we’re making apothecary/candy jars or memo/clipboards. Free and open to adults (18+). Please RSVP on the Facebook page or by calling the library at 913-886-2060 to secure your spot and make sure that we have enough supplies.

January Book Club Chat
2023-01-24 17:30 - 19:30 | Nortonville Public Library, 407 Main St, Nortonville, KS, 66060, United States
We are reading The Accidental Tourist by Anne Tyler, then meeting to chat and watch the movie. Plus, we’re celebrating three January birthdays!

Contact the library for a copy of the book, or find it on hoopla.

Storytime
2023-01-18 11:00 - 12:00, 2023-01-13 11:00 - 12:00 | Nortonville Public Library, 407 Main St, Nortonville, KS, 66060, United States

Atlas Animal Education Visit
2022-12-28 16:30 - 17:30 | Nortonville Public Library, 407 Main St, Nortonville, KS, 66060, United States
Atlas Education will be bringing some of their animals to our library! Expect to see and learn about pythons, iguanas, bearded dragons, and more during their one-hour presentation.

There are two waivers that everyone will need to fill out, so plan to come early to do that, or get them from us ahead of time.

Ugly Sweater Party
2022-12-10 16:30 - 18:30 | Nortonville Public Library, 407 Main St, Nortonville, KS, 66060, United States
Teens and adults, come hang out at the library while we eat, drink, maybe watch a movie, and decorate our own tacky holiday sweatshirts (provided). Please RSVP so we have enough supplies!

Gift Basket Silent Auction
2022-12-07 13:00 - 2022-12-16 17:00 | Nortonville Public Library, 407 Main St, Nortonville, KS, 66060, United States
It’s time for our annual silent auction fundraiser! You can bid on items by commenting on the pictures here in the event or writing them on the bid sheets in person, during library hours. Bids will close on Friday, Dec 16 at 5:00pm, and payment and item pickup will need to be done by 6:00pm Wednesday, December 21.

The silent auction is one of our two big fundraisers each year, and 100% of proceeds go straight back to the library. We could not put this successful event on each year without our very generous basket donors!

Holiday Shopping Drop-Off
2022-12-03 09:00 - 14:00 | Nortonville Public Library, 407 Main St, Nortonville, KS, 66060, United States
Drop your kids at the library on Saturday morning and get your holiday shopping done! We will have activities, movies, snacks, hot chocolate, and a “Christmas market” where the kids can purchase their own gifts to give for $5 or less, and a wrapping station to wrap them.

A suggested donation of $10/child is appreciated but not required.

Dungeons and Dragons
2022-11-19 18:00 - 21:00 | Nortonville Public Library, 407 Main St, Nortonville, KS, 66060, United States
We meet on Saturdays from 6-9pm.
Everyone is welcome. If you already have characters, die, etc, bring them. Otherwise, we’ll provide what you need!

Adult Craft-Tiered Trays
2022-11-16 18:30 - 20:30 | Nortonville Public Library, 407 Main St, Nortonville, KS, 66060, United States
We’re making tiered trays that can be decorated for each holiday/season, plus a few little decorations to get yours started. Please RSVP if you plan to attend.
The event is free (although free will donations are always welcome), and open to ages 18+.

Friday Fun: Ceramic Owls
2022-11-04 16:00 - 17:00 | Nortonville Public Library, 407 Main St, Nortonville, KS, 66060, United States
Every Friday afternoon during the school year, we will have an activity or craft for kids to do. Free and open to all ages!
This week: Ceramic Owl

October Book Chat
2022-10-24 17:30 - 18:30 | Nortonville Public Library, 407 Main St, Nortonville, KS, 66060, United States
We’re reading Little Secrets by Jennifer Hillier this month. The audiobook is available for free on Hoopla, or request a copy from the library.

Everyone is welcome! We have snacks and drinks and a good chat.

Friday Fun: Halloween Jars
2022-10-21 16:00 - 17:00 | Nortonville Public Library, 407 Main St, Nortonville, KS, 66060, United States
Every Friday afternoon during the school year, we will have an activity or craft for kids to do. Free and open to all ages!
This week: Halloween Jars

Friday Fun: Popsicle Stick Haunted Houses
2022-10-14 16:00 - 17:00 | Nortonville Public Library, 407 Main St, Nortonville, KS, 66060, United States
Every Friday afternoon during the school year, we will have an activity or craft for kids to do. Free and open to all ages!
This week: Popsicle Stick Haunted Houses

DirtRoad JunkFest
2022-10-08 09:00 - 16:00 | 15709 DONIPHAN ROAD, 15709 DONIPHAN ROAD, Valley Falls, Kansas
The library will have a booth at the DirtRoad Junkfest this year! We’ll have information, goodies to give away, and some items to sell to raise money for future activities and programs. We hope to see you there!
Admission is free, but parking is $5.
