State Library of Kansas
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The State Library of Kansas houses government, legislative and historical records. Looking for Kansas Government Info, useful data and digital collections, Talking Books and a quiet place to read? Find us online, library.ks.gov, and in the Statehouse.
January 19, 1968, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was in Kansas. He spoke in K-State's Ahearn Fieldhouse, his final university speech before he was murdered. "The time is always right to do what is right." Know your history. library.ks.gov/kansans . Photo: Kansas Memory. #MLK
January 19, 2026 at 2:45 PM
January 19, 1968, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was in Kansas. He spoke in K-State's Ahearn Fieldhouse, his final university speech before he was murdered. "The time is always right to do what is right." Know your history. library.ks.gov/kansans . Photo: Kansas Memory. #MLK
JOIN the VIRTUAL JOB FAIR, Thurs., January 22. Login at any time 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. to browse job openings in your area, visit with motivated recruiters, and submit applications. Register, bit.ly/KS-JAN-2026-JF . #KANSASWORKS #JobFair
#HiringEvent #EmploymentOpportunities #GetHired
#HiringEvent #EmploymentOpportunities #GetHired
January 18, 2026 at 5:56 PM
JOIN the VIRTUAL JOB FAIR, Thurs., January 22. Login at any time 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. to browse job openings in your area, visit with motivated recruiters, and submit applications. Register, bit.ly/KS-JAN-2026-JF . #KANSASWORKS #JobFair
#HiringEvent #EmploymentOpportunities #GetHired
#HiringEvent #EmploymentOpportunities #GetHired
Kansas Talking Books connects vision- & reading-impaired Kansans with adaptive technology so they, too, can read books, magazines & newspapers & many KS250 Bookshelf titles. Learn about Talking Books, library.ks.gov/TalkingBooks. Check out the KTB Online Catalog. #KS250 #America250
January 17, 2026 at 4:11 PM
Kansas Talking Books connects vision- & reading-impaired Kansans with adaptive technology so they, too, can read books, magazines & newspapers & many KS250 Bookshelf titles. Learn about Talking Books, library.ks.gov/TalkingBooks. Check out the KTB Online Catalog. #KS250 #America250
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#FossilFriday
Here is a gorgeous piece of petrified wood belonging to the genus Schinoxylon. This comes from the Eocene aged Laney Shale Member of the Green River Formation from in Valley, Sweetwater
Co, Wyoming. This specimen has a beautiful vein of blue Chalcedony Quartz running through it.
Here is a gorgeous piece of petrified wood belonging to the genus Schinoxylon. This comes from the Eocene aged Laney Shale Member of the Green River Formation from in Valley, Sweetwater
Co, Wyoming. This specimen has a beautiful vein of blue Chalcedony Quartz running through it.
January 16, 2026 at 2:39 PM
#FossilFriday
Here is a gorgeous piece of petrified wood belonging to the genus Schinoxylon. This comes from the Eocene aged Laney Shale Member of the Green River Formation from in Valley, Sweetwater
Co, Wyoming. This specimen has a beautiful vein of blue Chalcedony Quartz running through it.
Here is a gorgeous piece of petrified wood belonging to the genus Schinoxylon. This comes from the Eocene aged Laney Shale Member of the Green River Formation from in Valley, Sweetwater
Co, Wyoming. This specimen has a beautiful vein of blue Chalcedony Quartz running through it.
Universal Class is your gateway to self-directed learning about history, meditation, wellness, computer skills, exploring craft-making and hobbies. Check out Universal Class on our website. eCard needed. statelibraryofks.universalclass.com/ #Learn #Grow #GetConnected
January 16, 2026 at 5:56 PM
Universal Class is your gateway to self-directed learning about history, meditation, wellness, computer skills, exploring craft-making and hobbies. Check out Universal Class on our website. eCard needed. statelibraryofks.universalclass.com/ #Learn #Grow #GetConnected
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Unsolicited writing advice, no. 871:
Don't be afraid to embrace the many things that make human beings interesting. Not all your characters need to be versions of you.
Don't be afraid to embrace the many things that make human beings interesting. Not all your characters need to be versions of you.
January 16, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Unsolicited writing advice, no. 871:
Don't be afraid to embrace the many things that make human beings interesting. Not all your characters need to be versions of you.
Don't be afraid to embrace the many things that make human beings interesting. Not all your characters need to be versions of you.
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Celebrate the wonderful state of Kansas at the upcoming public library events featuring the editors and contributors to the book Kansas Matters!
- Pittsburg Public Library, Sun, Jan. 18, 2:00PM
-Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library, Thurs., Jan. 22, 7:00PM
#Kansas #sunflowerstate #upkansas
- Pittsburg Public Library, Sun, Jan. 18, 2:00PM
-Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library, Thurs., Jan. 22, 7:00PM
#Kansas #sunflowerstate #upkansas
January 15, 2026 at 5:23 PM
Celebrate the wonderful state of Kansas at the upcoming public library events featuring the editors and contributors to the book Kansas Matters!
- Pittsburg Public Library, Sun, Jan. 18, 2:00PM
-Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library, Thurs., Jan. 22, 7:00PM
#Kansas #sunflowerstate #upkansas
- Pittsburg Public Library, Sun, Jan. 18, 2:00PM
-Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library, Thurs., Jan. 22, 7:00PM
#Kansas #sunflowerstate #upkansas
Start your #America250 party w/our Jan. 28 Author Talk featuring Todd Mildfelt & David Schafer, writers of "Abolitionist of the Most Dangerous Kind," a bold story of James Montgomery, abolitionist who led a regiment of Black soldiers. Register calendar.library.ks.gov/event/158036...
January 15, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Start your #America250 party w/our Jan. 28 Author Talk featuring Todd Mildfelt & David Schafer, writers of "Abolitionist of the Most Dangerous Kind," a bold story of James Montgomery, abolitionist who led a regiment of Black soldiers. Register calendar.library.ks.gov/event/158036...
The State Library of Kansas - to include our Kansas Talking Book division and Legislative Hotline, 800-432-3924 - will be closed Monday, January 19, 2026, in observance of Martin Luther King Day. Visit us online 24/7 at library.ks.gov. #KSleg
January 14, 2026 at 4:43 PM
The State Library of Kansas - to include our Kansas Talking Book division and Legislative Hotline, 800-432-3924 - will be closed Monday, January 19, 2026, in observance of Martin Luther King Day. Visit us online 24/7 at library.ks.gov. #KSleg
𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗞𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗮𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 with your questions about pending or past legislation, Kansas legislators' contact info, tax policies & more, 𝟴𝟬𝟬-𝟰𝟯𝟮-𝟯𝟵𝟮𝟰. Toll-free service from the State Library. #LibrariesMatter
January 13, 2026 at 5:20 PM
𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗞𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗮𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 with your questions about pending or past legislation, Kansas legislators' contact info, tax policies & more, 𝟴𝟬𝟬-𝟰𝟯𝟮-𝟯𝟵𝟮𝟰. Toll-free service from the State Library. #LibrariesMatter
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That night when Toad went to bed he thought the biggest thoughts that he could think.
Toad thought about giant sunflowers. He thought about tall oak trees. He thought about high mountains covered with snow.
Toad thought about giant sunflowers. He thought about tall oak trees. He thought about high mountains covered with snow.
January 13, 2026 at 5:37 AM
That night when Toad went to bed he thought the biggest thoughts that he could think.
Toad thought about giant sunflowers. He thought about tall oak trees. He thought about high mountains covered with snow.
Toad thought about giant sunflowers. He thought about tall oak trees. He thought about high mountains covered with snow.
Welcome to the 2026 Kansas Legislative Session! Kansas 250, America250 & KS250 Bookshelf adventures we offer, 2026 will be memorable. We cannot wait to meet you at the State Library, Room 312-N or online, library.ks.gov. @america250.bsky.social #StayCurious
January 12, 2026 at 5:09 PM
Welcome to the 2026 Kansas Legislative Session! Kansas 250, America250 & KS250 Bookshelf adventures we offer, 2026 will be memorable. We cannot wait to meet you at the State Library, Room 312-N or online, library.ks.gov. @america250.bsky.social #StayCurious
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“May you never forget what is worth remembering, nor ever remember what is best forgotten.” – Irish Blessing”
January 12, 2026 at 2:24 AM
“May you never forget what is worth remembering, nor ever remember what is best forgotten.” – Irish Blessing”
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Toad sipped his tea. “Frog,” he asked, “are you making this up?”
“Maybe yes and maybe no,” said Frog.
“Maybe yes and maybe no,” said Frog.
January 12, 2026 at 3:56 AM
Toad sipped his tea. “Frog,” he asked, “are you making this up?”
“Maybe yes and maybe no,” said Frog.
“Maybe yes and maybe no,” said Frog.
You have lots of ways to join the Kansas 250 Celebration; visit travelks.com/kansas-250, the Kansas 250 Commission's website, to discover ALL the ways to honor #America250 in the Sunflower State. @america250.bsky.social @travelks.bsky.social #KS250Bookshelf
January 11, 2026 at 10:01 PM
You have lots of ways to join the Kansas 250 Celebration; visit travelks.com/kansas-250, the Kansas 250 Commission's website, to discover ALL the ways to honor #America250 in the Sunflower State. @america250.bsky.social @travelks.bsky.social #KS250Bookshelf
Three ways to get your Kansas Constitution:
Download a pocket- or booklet-sized Kansas Constitution or bookmark this page, library.ks.gov/kansans/gove....
Download a pocket- or booklet-sized Kansas Constitution or bookmark this page, library.ks.gov/kansans/gove....
January 10, 2026 at 8:51 PM
Three ways to get your Kansas Constitution:
Download a pocket- or booklet-sized Kansas Constitution or bookmark this page, library.ks.gov/kansans/gove....
Download a pocket- or booklet-sized Kansas Constitution or bookmark this page, library.ks.gov/kansans/gove....
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January 10, 2026 at 2:58 PM
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Don't miss your chance to see and hear authors Bob Gress and Pete Janzen talking about their book The Guide to Kansas Birds and Birding Hotspots for the Digital Dimensions & Beyond Photography Club.
#kansasbirds #kansasbirding #birds #birdphotography #upkansas
#kansasbirds #kansasbirding #birds #birdphotography #upkansas
January 9, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Don't miss your chance to see and hear authors Bob Gress and Pete Janzen talking about their book The Guide to Kansas Birds and Birding Hotspots for the Digital Dimensions & Beyond Photography Club.
#kansasbirds #kansasbirding #birds #birdphotography #upkansas
#kansasbirds #kansasbirding #birds #birdphotography #upkansas
𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗖𝗹𝘂𝗯𝘀 & 𝗕𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗽𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘀: Check out the Kansas 250 Bookshelf, a year of reads & events, with January’s "Road to Statehood." Explore Kansas history, people, poetry, outdoors, rural life & more, library.ks.gov/KS250. @travelks.bsky.social @america250.bsky.social
January 9, 2026 at 4:03 PM
𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗖𝗹𝘂𝗯𝘀 & 𝗕𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗽𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘀: Check out the Kansas 250 Bookshelf, a year of reads & events, with January’s "Road to Statehood." Explore Kansas history, people, poetry, outdoors, rural life & more, library.ks.gov/KS250. @travelks.bsky.social @america250.bsky.social
Jan. 1, 2026, Public Domain Day when copyrighted works from 1930 & sound recordings from 1925 became open to all to copy & share. Books like “The Maltese Falcon,” and “The Conquest of Happiness”; films from “All Quiet on the Western Front” ... 1/2
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January 1, 2026 is Public Domain Day: Works from 1930 are open to all, as are sound recordings from 1925! By Jennifer Jenkins and James Boyle[1] CC BY 4.0 Please note that this site is only about US l...
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January 8, 2026 at 6:54 PM
Jan. 1, 2026, Public Domain Day when copyrighted works from 1930 & sound recordings from 1925 became open to all to copy & share. Books like “The Maltese Falcon,” and “The Conquest of Happiness”; films from “All Quiet on the Western Front” ... 1/2
We could not have said it better ourselves.
Libraries are more than just books—they're gateways to growth. From business skills to lifelong learning, they offer resources that fuel #CareerDevelopment and personal growth. Embrace these opportunities and redefine what's possible in your career journey! #CareerGrowth #ProfessionalDevelopment
Improve chances for academic success. Help start and grow businesses. Assist individuals with employment opportunities. Provide lifelong educational services. Learn more at library.ks.gov/about-us/about. 2/2
January 8, 2026 at 3:38 PM
We could not have said it better ourselves.
Join the KS250 Bookshelf adventure: borrow books from your library, download eBooks from CloudLibrary, register for a virtual event, and request Talking Books to start. It won’t be the same without you. library.ks.gov/KS250 @america250.bsky.social @travelks.bsky.social @oclc.org
January 7, 2026 at 3:50 PM
Join the KS250 Bookshelf adventure: borrow books from your library, download eBooks from CloudLibrary, register for a virtual event, and request Talking Books to start. It won’t be the same without you. library.ks.gov/KS250 @america250.bsky.social @travelks.bsky.social @oclc.org
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Star Wars artist Ralph McQuarrie's concept art for the Millennium Falcon
January 7, 2026 at 1:35 PM
Star Wars artist Ralph McQuarrie's concept art for the Millennium Falcon
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"Snow was falling, so much like stars filling the dark trees that one could easily imagine its reason for being was nothing more than prettiness."
-Mary Oliver
-Mary Oliver
January 7, 2026 at 3:08 AM
"Snow was falling, so much like stars filling the dark trees that one could easily imagine its reason for being was nothing more than prettiness."
-Mary Oliver
-Mary Oliver
Lawrence Public Library weighs in on NPR's Public Libraries' top 2025 checkouts, “The Women was among the most checked-out books in U.S. public libraries this year, making top 10 lists in library systems ... www.npr.org/2025/12/29/n... #kansasreads @npr.org #LawrenceKansas
January 6, 2026 at 4:12 PM
Lawrence Public Library weighs in on NPR's Public Libraries' top 2025 checkouts, “The Women was among the most checked-out books in U.S. public libraries this year, making top 10 lists in library systems ... www.npr.org/2025/12/29/n... #kansasreads @npr.org #LawrenceKansas