Services
The following services encompass the projects and services available to all residents. They include: books, dvds, games (switch, playstation), interlibrary loan, access to Ancestry Library, tutorials, reference links for databases, digital and audio books, etc. A Cricut and heat press is available for you to schedule and use in the Mound City Library.
We will soon be offering training (March 6) for how to use our new 3-D Printer, that will also be available for you to reserve time and use. Some services still may have their own pages (linked within the information contained in each accordion section), but we have consolidated summary information here for use in promotional materials and training.
1,000 Books before Kindergarten
Numerous studies estimate that as many as one in five children have difficulties learning to read. Reading has been associated as an early indicator of academic success. Public formal education does not typically start until ages 5-6. Before then, parents and caregivers are the first education providers during the 0-5 early critical years. The 1000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge is a simple (read a book, any book to your child, with the goal of reading 1,000 books before kindergarten) and very manageable endeavor.
Our goal is to provide a simple, innovative yet fun approach to establishing strong early literacy skills. We help young children gain the confidence necessary to become strong readers.
Click here to find more details for the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten.
Children's Events
There are events from 0 up!
Check out calendar to see what classes and events are available monthly and special pop-up classes and workshops!
3-D Printer
Click here to download the 3D Printing Request Form
We are excited to have a 3-D Printer available for patrons. Please read the policy guidelines by clicking here.
Youth Services
Start watching the calendar to save the dates for Summer 2024, Adventures Begin at the Library!
Library Challenges
Our Winter Reading Challenge begins on Jan. 3rd and wraps up on February 6th!
Read 10 minutes/day, for 31 days, or 310 minutes total! Stop in the library to pick up your bookmark, or use Reader Zone program code: 42f48, to keep track on your smart phone.
Educational and Genealogy Resource Links
Research Databases/Sites
– Core (The world’s largest collection of open access research papers)
– Credo Reference (Background Information to Start Your Research)
– David Rumsey Map Collection
– Directory of Open Access Journals
– Institute of Education Sciences (Resources and Thesaurus)
– Family Search
– JSTOR (Search journals, primary resources, and books)
– JURN (search millions of free academic articles, chapters and theses)
– Library of Congress
– National Archives
Genealogy and History Links
Fold 3 (Discovery Your family’s military past)
Genealogy Connect
Heritage Quest
History Reference Center
Kansas History, 1854-1865
Kansas Genweb
Genealogy
Click here for Quick Links to Databases for Genealogy and History
Adults and the Agency on Aging
Beginning in March, we are partnering with Kathy Goul and K-State Ext. and Research to offer “The Alzheimer’s Journey.” This class will be offered the 1st Tuesday of each month, taking off for summer (June-August).
Please call 913-795-2788 to register.
hoopla
Did you know your SEKnFind library account now grants you free access to over HALF A MILLION digital titles?
To get started, you’ll need to know when you set up your account:
- – Which Library Issued Your Card
- – Your Library Card Number
- – SEKnFind Account Password (PIN)
Click here to set up your account!
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
Dolly Parton, beloved singer, actor, humanitarian, and founder of Dolly’s Imagination Library!
The international organization has mailed more than 130 Million books since its inception back in 1995. Every year, the Blue Ribbon Book Selection Committee, a specially selected panel of early childhood literacy experts, review hundreds of titles for inclusion in Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. Now mailing over a million books every month, Dolly’s continued efforts have made it our way!
Mary Sommerville
Coming Soon
How-To Videos
How to utilize SEKnFIND:
SEKnFIND catalog – 17 February 2022 – Watch Video
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