http://www.ashlandlibrary.info Fri, 07 Nov 2008 22:51:17 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Kansas Reads to Preschoolers week, November 16th-22nd, is all about health!  On November 21, Nancy Eubanks will read Bear Feels Sick to Ashland Library StoryTimers and encourage us all to adopt healthy habits.  Storytimers will also enjoy healthy treats, games and activities! http://www.ashlandlibrary.info/kansas-reads-to-preschoolers-about-health/   The Ashland Library received 68 new children’s books with a grand total value of $1,061.53.   The Ashland Library and its patrons are grateful for the assistance of the Libra Foundation, the Catherine Klinger Memorial and the community members who helped make this wonderful addition to the library possible.   The Libra Foundation ... http://www.ashlandlibrary.info/libra-grant-books-arrive/  Theresa Peters Casper and Kayla Tonne Theresa Peters Casper, author of  The Soldier Was A Boy and Kayla Tonne, Illustrator, personally autographed copies at a special book signing party at the Ashland Library.  Ms. Casper, Special Education Teacher at the Ashland Schools, lives in Oklahoma and is well known in the Clark County community.    Kayla Tonne, Senior ... http://www.ashlandlibrary.info/author-diane-z-shore-visits-ashland/      Reception Enjoyed!  A come and go reception honoring the  anniversary of the Ashland Library Building was held on September 16, 2007.  Senator Ruth Teichman attended and honored the library with a Kansas Senate commendation for 25 years of service in the current location. http://www.ashlandlibrary.info/summer-reading-starts-june-6/  James Naismith (portrayed by Bill Worley) visited the Ashland City Library on April 19.   Naismith, inventor of basketball and first coach of the famous KU Jayhawks, gave a short program, taking questions and discussing the origins of the game.  The library thanks Nathan Shupe for making a basketball and hoops available to ... http://www.ashlandlibrary.info/henry-ford-comes-to-kansas/ The Ashland Library is pleased to add a website to its roster of materials and services.  Please bear with us as we try to bring the website up to date and increase library accessibility.  Any comments or ideas for improvement are very welcome!  We'll see you at the library. http://www.ashlandlibrary.info/new-website-at-ashland-library/