CKLS School Libraries

05/22/2026

The Central Kansas Library System offices will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026 in observance of Memorial Day.
Wishing you all a safe and happy holiday weekend.

05/13/2026

Prominent creators in the children's literature and YA world have signed a letter asking National Ambassador for Young People's Literature sponsors the Library of Congress and Every Child a Reader to "publicly and immediately address the harm caused by this statement and work to minimize the damage already done." Read more: https://hubs.la/Q04f_C-p0

04/22/2026

Thank you to Mrs Benteman, Mrs George, and Mrs Koch for all their great work!

04/22/2026

Registration for this year's Summer Institute is open! Secure your spot for a full day of learning with librarian Amanda Hunt and networking with colleagues from around the state. You don't want to miss it!

Register at:
https://secure.touchnet.com/C20725_ustores/web/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=1110

04/20/2026

Happy National Library Week!
Please post a photo of you and your library staff (if you have any) to our page. Let's fill this page with photos of patron pleasing, book loving, good hearted school librarians from the heart of Kansas.

04/07/2026

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03/01/2026

March is coming in like a lion with these captivating free read-alouds and draw-alongs. 🦁 RSVP for your classroom now: https://bit.ly/3OSBVgF

02/28/2026

01/26/2026

To all the preparing for due to the upcoming snowstorm: We see you! ❄️💻

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01/21/2026

We only had 5 libraries comment on the Dr. Seuss post.
USD 355 Ellinwood
USD 298 Lincoln
USD 299 Lucas-Sylvan
USD 392 Osborne Co.
USD 237 Smith Center
Congratulations, your schools will each receive 2 Dr. Seuss sets!