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Upcoming Events at the Library:

The Monday mornings Storytime for 4 and 5 year olds will start October 5^th from 9 – 10am. There will be stories, songs and games to entertain the children. This program is sponsored by the Goddard Woman’s Club. Registration is required. Please call the library to register.

The Storytime for birth thru 3 year olds will start October 8^th at 10:30 am. This program will be weekly theme based with stories, puppets, games and song. Registration is not required for this program.

News from the Library 

Hello, now that fall is here it is time to check out the new materials the Library has added to the collection. Here are a few of the titles:

• Can’t fail Room Makeovers- Lucianna Samu

• Dark Curse- Christine Feehan

• The Book of Lies- Brad Meltzer

• The Keepsake- Tess Gerrisen

• The Other Queen- Phillipa Gregory

• Exit Music- Ian Rankin

• Talk of the town- Lisa Wingate

• Cave of the bookworms- Michael Dahl

• The Book that dripped Blood- Michael Dahl

Be sure when you stop in to fill out the survey for the Library. We are trying to look to the future and this is a way for your family to have some input.

On-going Programs:

Story Hour - This program is sponsored by the Goddard Federated Women’s Club. It is on Monday mornings at 10. It is open for 4, & 5 year olds. The program includes stories, songs and games. Registration is required for this program. Please call the Library for more information.

Toddletime - This program is for birth to 3 years olds. It is held on Wednesdays at 10:30pm. Come in and listen to some tunes and stories.

Upcoming Dates and Programs:

1. October 1- November 15, 2008 – The Big Read! We are all reading “My Antonia.”- What page are you on?
2. October 20, 2008- Book Discussion – The Big Read
3. November 10, 2008 – Library Board Meeting
4. November 11, 2008 – Veteran’s Day – Library Closed
5. November 14, 2008- Book Discussion – The Big Read
6. November 16-22, 2008 – Kansas Reads… to Preschoolers Week
7. November 27 – 29, 2008 – Thanks giving – Library Closed
8. December 24, 25, 31, 2008 – Christmas Holiday and New Years Eve – Library Closed

  If you have any questions concerning the library please call 316-794-8771.

Remember to stop in and see us!

About Your Library

The Goddard Public Library has a collection of 16,000 books.  The rotating collection contains approximately 400 volumes.  Also available are reference materials, periodicals, videos and audio books.

Magazines:  The library maintains subscriptions to over 50 popular magazines, with 5 years of back issues of most publications.

Newspapers:  The Wichita Eagle and the Times Sentinel are available.

Reference:  Librarians are always on duty to assist with reference materials and to help locate the answers to your questions.  Some encyclopedias may be checked out.

Kansas Collection:  Books about the nature and people of Kansas, as well as books by Kansas authors are available.  The reference materials include the Kansas Statutes Annotated.

Large Print Books:  A rotating selection of large print books is available.

Videos:  The collection includes family and children's videos, as well as useful "how-to" videos.

Audio Books:  Books on tape include romance, comedy and mystery.