Calendar
This calendar contains all events for all branches of the Coffey County Library. To filter events for a particular branch, click on the branch name in the legend, located above the calendar. To restore view of all events, click that branch’s name again.
Calendar of Events
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1 event,
Spice of the Month – April
Dill
Pick up the spice, along with a recipe at one of the Coffey County Library branches.
To receive the materials, please register online at https://bit.ly/CoffeyCountySpiceoftheMonth
4 events,
Spice of the Month – May
Cilantro
Pick up the spice, along with a recipe at one of the Coffey County Library branches.
To receive the materials, please register online at https://bit.ly/CoffeyCountySpiceoftheMonth
May Day Baskets
May Day Baskets
Join us for this all day come-and-go activity. All materials will be provided to make beautiful bouquets to share!
Family Storytime
Family Storytime
Songs, Stories, Crafts. All ages welcome! Visit our Storytime Facebook Group for more Storytime info: https://www.facebook.com/groups/481723402183658
6 events,
Spice of the Month – May
Cilantro
Pick up the spice, along with a recipe at one of the Coffey County Library branches.
To receive the materials, please register online at https://bit.ly/CoffeyCountySpiceoftheMonth
Pen Pals with Fort Scott and Madison Public Libraries
Pen Pals with Fort Scott and Madison Public Libraries
Make friends with neighboring communities in Madison and Fort Scott by signing up for our Summer Pen Pals Program! Sign up online @ https://bit.ly/3K4D2Fn or come in and fill out […]
Sewing Friends
Sewing Friends
Talk about fiber arts and show off your creations. No registration required. All ages welcome.
Art In the Afternoon
Art In the Afternoon
Art Program, ages 10 and up. Registration is required to ensure we have enough supplies ready.
Yak & Yarn
Yak & Yarn
Bring your current work-in-progress to the New Strawn Branch and have some fun and conversation. All fiber arts crafters are welcome!
5 events,
Spice of the Month – May
Cilantro
Pick up the spice, along with a recipe at one of the Coffey County Library branches.
To receive the materials, please register online at https://bit.ly/CoffeyCountySpiceoftheMonth
Wee Wigglers
Wee Wigglers
Story times for littles! We'll have short books, finger snacks and toddler playtimes with Miss Tammy.
8 events,
Reading All Together Challenge
Adults & teens, log your reading or have a staff member do it for you. Your name goes in the drawing for one of three prize baskets. Last day to […]
Spice of the Month – May
Cilantro
Pick up the spice, along with a recipe at one of the Coffey County Library branches.
To receive the materials, please register online at https://bit.ly/CoffeyCountySpiceoftheMonth
Popcorn Thursday
Popcorn Thursday
Free popcorn will be available to our patrons from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. on Thursdays during the school year!!
Library Lapsit
Library Lapsit
Lapsit Storytime for babies birth-18 months old. Read books, sing songs, and make new friends!
Card Class
Card Class
Join the Friends of the Library in making handmade cards. Some are kept to sell in the library as a fundraiser.
5 events,
Spice of the Month – May
Cilantro
Pick up the spice, along with a recipe at one of the Coffey County Library branches.
To receive the materials, please register online at https://bit.ly/CoffeyCountySpiceoftheMonth
Health Dept Visit
Health Dept Visit
Nursing services will be available at the New Strawn Branch every first Friday of the month. Free blood pressure checks and $25.00 fasting lab draws will be available.
Walking Taco Bar & Mockaritas
Walking Taco Bar & Mockaritas
Enjoy tacos and non-alcoholic margaritas while supplies last. Eat at the library or On-the-Go! This is a free will donation event. All money raised will go to future programming and […]
1 event,
Spice of the Month – May
Cilantro
Pick up the spice, along with a recipe at one of the Coffey County Library branches.
To receive the materials, please register online at https://bit.ly/CoffeyCountySpiceoftheMonth
1 event,
Spice of the Month – May
Cilantro
Pick up the spice, along with a recipe at one of the Coffey County Library branches.
To receive the materials, please register online at https://bit.ly/CoffeyCountySpiceoftheMonth
4 events,
Spice of the Month – May
Cilantro
Pick up the spice, along with a recipe at one of the Coffey County Library branches.
To receive the materials, please register online at https://bit.ly/CoffeyCountySpiceoftheMonth
Family Storytime
Family Storytime
Songs, Stories, Crafts. All ages welcome! Visit our Storytime Facebook Group for more Storytime info: https://www.facebook.com/groups/481723402183658
Spicy Book Club Meeting
Spicy Book Club Meeting
Meet Melanie at Cilantro’s to eat, drink, and talk about spicy romance books! *You are responsible for purchasing your own food and drinks* Cilantro’s is located at 1020 N 2nd […]
3 events,
Spice of the Month – May
Cilantro
Pick up the spice, along with a recipe at one of the Coffey County Library branches.
To receive the materials, please register online at https://bit.ly/CoffeyCountySpiceoftheMonth
Art In the Afternoon
Art In the Afternoon
Art Program, ages 10 and up. Registration is required to ensure we have enough supplies ready.
Yak & Yarn
Yak & Yarn
Bring your current work-in-progress to the New Strawn Branch and have some fun and conversation. All fiber arts crafters are welcome!
6 events,
Spice of the Month – May
Cilantro
Pick up the spice, along with a recipe at one of the Coffey County Library branches.
To receive the materials, please register online at https://bit.ly/CoffeyCountySpiceoftheMonth
Planting Flowers
Planting Flowers
This intergenerational group welcomes any adult to work with the second graders. We'll be planting flowers in business planters on Main Street, Gridley.
Wee Wigglers
Wee Wigglers
Story times for littles! We'll have short books, finger snacks and toddler playtimes with Miss Tammy.
5 events,
Spice of the Month – May
Cilantro
Pick up the spice, along with a recipe at one of the Coffey County Library branches.
To receive the materials, please register online at https://bit.ly/CoffeyCountySpiceoftheMonth
Popcorn Thursday
Popcorn Thursday
Free popcorn will be available to our patrons from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. on Thursdays during the school year!!
Library Lapsit
Library Lapsit
Lapsit Storytime for babies birth-18 months old. Read books, sing songs, and make new friends!
4 events,
Spice of the Month – May
Cilantro
Pick up the spice, along with a recipe at one of the Coffey County Library branches.
To receive the materials, please register online at https://bit.ly/CoffeyCountySpiceoftheMonth
Register for Grandparents’ Day @ Lulabelle’s
Register for Grandparents’ Day @ Lulabelle’s
*Register by 5pm, Friday, June 9th for Grandparents' Day at Lulabelle's.* Treat your grandparent to a fun time at Lulabelle's Flower Farm making flower arrangements on Wednesday, June 14th at […]
1 event,
Spice of the Month – May
Cilantro
Pick up the spice, along with a recipe at one of the Coffey County Library branches.
To receive the materials, please register online at https://bit.ly/CoffeyCountySpiceoftheMonth
1 event,
Spice of the Month – May
Cilantro
Pick up the spice, along with a recipe at one of the Coffey County Library branches.
To receive the materials, please register online at https://bit.ly/CoffeyCountySpiceoftheMonth
5 events,
Spice of the Month – May
Cilantro
Pick up the spice, along with a recipe at one of the Coffey County Library branches.
To receive the materials, please register online at https://bit.ly/CoffeyCountySpiceoftheMonth
Make & Take
Make & Take
Adult craft program: Newspaper Baskets. Registration is required by May 12th to ensure we have enough supplies.
Family Storytime
Family Storytime
Songs, Stories, Crafts. All ages welcome! Visit our Storytime Facebook Group for more Storytime info: https://www.facebook.com/groups/481723402183658
4 events,
Spice of the Month – May
Cilantro
Pick up the spice, along with a recipe at one of the Coffey County Library branches.
To receive the materials, please register online at https://bit.ly/CoffeyCountySpiceoftheMonth
Pen Pals with Fort Scott and Madison Public Libraries
Pen Pals with Fort Scott and Madison Public Libraries
Make friends with neighboring communities in Madison and Fort Scott by signing up for our Summer Pen Pals Program! Sign up online @ https://bit.ly/3K4D2Fn or come in and fill out […]
Art In the Afternoon
Art In the Afternoon
Art Program, ages 10 and up. Registration is required to ensure we have enough supplies ready.
Yak & Yarn
Yak & Yarn
Bring your current work-in-progress to the New Strawn Branch and have some fun and conversation. All fiber arts crafters are welcome!
7 events,
Spice of the Month – May
Cilantro
Pick up the spice, along with a recipe at one of the Coffey County Library branches.
To receive the materials, please register online at https://bit.ly/CoffeyCountySpiceoftheMonth
Last Day of School
Last Day of School
Celebrate summer with a crafty snack making fruit cones! All day or while supplies last!
Wee Wigglers
Wee Wigglers
Story times for littles! We'll have short books, finger snacks and toddler playtimes with Miss Tammy.
8 events,
Spice of the Month – May
Cilantro
Pick up the spice, along with a recipe at one of the Coffey County Library branches.
To receive the materials, please register online at https://bit.ly/CoffeyCountySpiceoftheMonth
Last Day of School Ice Cream Social!
Last Day of School Ice Cream Social!
Come join us any time on May 18th for ice cream to celebrate the end of the school year!
Popcorn Thursday
Popcorn Thursday
Free popcorn will be available to our patrons from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. on Thursdays during the school year!!
Library Lapsit
Library Lapsit
Lapsit Storytime for babies birth-18 months old. Read books, sing songs, and make new friends!
5 events,
Spice of the Month – May
Cilantro
Pick up the spice, along with a recipe at one of the Coffey County Library branches.
To receive the materials, please register online at https://bit.ly/CoffeyCountySpiceoftheMonth
ALL-Summer Reading Kickoff-School’s Out Party!!
ALL-Summer Reading Kickoff-School’s Out Party!!
We're having a SUPER fun event to kickoff our 2023 Summer Reading Program!! Friday, May 19th is the last day of school. Starting at 11:30 a.m., we're serving hotdogs, chips, […]
Summer Reading-Ice Cream Social
Summer Reading-Ice Cream Social
Have some ice cream and learn how you can sign up for the Burlington Branch Summer Reading Program. All ages welcome!
1 event,
Spice of the Month – May
Cilantro
Pick up the spice, along with a recipe at one of the Coffey County Library branches.
To receive the materials, please register online at https://bit.ly/CoffeyCountySpiceoftheMonth
1 event,
Spice of the Month – May
Cilantro
Pick up the spice, along with a recipe at one of the Coffey County Library branches.
To receive the materials, please register online at https://bit.ly/CoffeyCountySpiceoftheMonth
6 events,
Spice of the Month – May
Cilantro
Pick up the spice, along with a recipe at one of the Coffey County Library branches.
To receive the materials, please register online at https://bit.ly/CoffeyCountySpiceoftheMonth
Book Club: “The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo” by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Book Club: “The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo” by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Check out the book and come discuss with the group.
Family Storytime
Family Storytime
Songs, Stories, Crafts. All ages welcome! Visit our Storytime Facebook Group for more Storytime info: https://www.facebook.com/groups/481723402183658
Summer Lunch
Summer Lunch
We will be serving sack lunches this summer for any children up to age 18, no registration required. Eat at the library or grab a lunch to-go. Monday - Friday […]
Adult Book Club-North of Normal by Cea Sunrise Person
Adult Book Club-North of Normal by Cea Sunrise Person
Copies available at the desk. Book club has been moved up one week because we will not be open on May 29th in observance of Memorial Day.
6 events,
Spice of the Month – May
Cilantro
Pick up the spice, along with a recipe at one of the Coffey County Library branches.
To receive the materials, please register online at https://bit.ly/CoffeyCountySpiceoftheMonth
Book Club-“God Spare the Girls” by Kelsey McKinney
Book Club-“God Spare the Girls” by Kelsey McKinney
Join the discussion of this novel of two sisters who discover a dark secret about their father, head pastor of an angelical megachurch, that upends their lives and community.
Summer Lunch
Summer Lunch
We will be serving sack lunches this summer for any children up to age 18, no registration required. Eat at the library or grab a lunch to-go. Monday – Friday […]
Art In the Afternoon
Art In the Afternoon
Art Program, ages 10 and up. Registration is required to ensure we have enough supplies ready.
Yak & Yarn
Yak & Yarn
Bring your current work-in-progress to the New Strawn Branch and have some fun and conversation. All fiber arts crafters are welcome!
6 events,
Spice of the Month – May
Cilantro
Pick up the spice, along with a recipe at one of the Coffey County Library branches.
To receive the materials, please register online at https://bit.ly/CoffeyCountySpiceoftheMonth
Summer Reading Kickoff
Summer Reading Kickoff
All ages can visit live animals, make a yummy snack, and craft together. Join in the theme of all together now.
Wee Wigglers
Wee Wigglers
Story times for littles! We'll have short books, finger snacks and toddler playtimes with Miss Tammy.
Summer Lunch
Summer Lunch
We will be serving sack lunches this summer for any children up to age 18, no registration required. Eat at the library or grab a lunch to-go. Monday – Friday […]
6 events,
Spice of the Month – May
Cilantro
Pick up the spice, along with a recipe at one of the Coffey County Library branches.
To receive the materials, please register online at https://bit.ly/CoffeyCountySpiceoftheMonth
Summer Reading Kickoff Featuring “Mad Science- Science is Astounding”
Summer Reading Kickoff Featuring “Mad Science- Science is Astounding”
Mad Science is coming to the Waverly Branch library with an educational and entertaining show!
Book Discussion-The House in the Pines
Book Discussion-The House in the Pines
Our next book discussion is on a brand new psychological thriller by Ana Reyes called The House in the Pines!! Come to the Lebo Branch to discuss this exciting book […]
Library Lapsit
Library Lapsit
Lapsit Storytime for babies birth-18 months old. Read books, sing songs, and make new friends!
Summer Lunch
Summer Lunch
We will be serving sack lunches this summer for any children up to age 18, no registration required. Eat at the library or grab a lunch to-go. Monday – Friday […]
3 events,
Spice of the Month – May
Cilantro
Pick up the spice, along with a recipe at one of the Coffey County Library branches.
To receive the materials, please register online at https://bit.ly/CoffeyCountySpiceoftheMonth
Summer Lunch
Summer Lunch
We will be serving sack lunches this summer for any children up to age 18, no registration required. Eat at the library or grab a lunch to-go. Monday – Friday […]
1 event,
Spice of the Month – May
Cilantro
Pick up the spice, along with a recipe at one of the Coffey County Library branches.
To receive the materials, please register online at https://bit.ly/CoffeyCountySpiceoftheMonth
1 event,
Spice of the Month – May
Cilantro
Pick up the spice, along with a recipe at one of the Coffey County Library branches.
To receive the materials, please register online at https://bit.ly/CoffeyCountySpiceoftheMonth
4 events,
Spice of the Month – May
Cilantro
Pick up the spice, along with a recipe at one of the Coffey County Library branches.
To receive the materials, please register online at https://bit.ly/CoffeyCountySpiceoftheMonth
Family Storytime
Family Storytime
Songs, Stories, Crafts. All ages welcome! Visit our Storytime Facebook Group for more Storytime info: https://www.facebook.com/groups/481723402183658
Summer Lunch
Summer Lunch
We will be serving sack lunches this summer for any children up to age 18, no registration required. Eat at the library or grab a lunch to-go. Monday – Friday […]
6 events,
Spice of the Month – May
Cilantro
Pick up the spice, along with a recipe at one of the Coffey County Library branches.
To receive the materials, please register online at https://bit.ly/CoffeyCountySpiceoftheMonth
Summer Door Hanger
Summer Door Hanger
Join us on Tuesday, May 30th at 6:30 p.m. as Instructor Lynn Tice teaches us how to make a colorful summer door hanger!! It should be lots of fun!! Cost […]
Summer Lunch
Summer Lunch
We will be serving sack lunches this summer for any children up to age 18, no registration required. Eat at the library or grab a lunch to-go. Monday – Friday […]
Art In the Afternoon
Art In the Afternoon
Art Program, ages 10 and up. Registration is required to ensure we have enough supplies ready.
Yak & Yarn
Yak & Yarn
Bring your current work-in-progress to the New Strawn Branch and have some fun and conversation. All fiber arts crafters are welcome!
9 events,
Spice of the Month – May
Cilantro
Pick up the spice, along with a recipe at one of the Coffey County Library branches.
To receive the materials, please register online at https://bit.ly/CoffeyCountySpiceoftheMonth
Summer Sack Lunches
Summer Sack Lunches
All are invited on Wednesdays and Thursdays to stay at the library and enjoy a picnic-style free lunch with family and friends.
Pool Shuttle
Pool Shuttle
Ride to the Burlington Pool for ages 8 and older. Shuttle fare is $4.00 and pool pass is $3.00. Permission slip required and must be at the library by 12:15 […]
Wee Wigglers
Wee Wigglers
Story times for littles! We'll have short books, finger snacks and toddler playtimes with Miss Tammy.
Summer Sack Lunches
Summer Sack Lunches
All are invited on Wednesdays and Thursdays to stay at the library and enjoy a picnic-style free lunch with family and friends.
Summer Lunch
Summer Lunch
We will be serving sack lunches this summer for any children up to age 18, no registration required. Eat at the library or grab a lunch to-go. Monday – Friday […]
10 events,
Spice of the Month – June
Old Bay Seasoning
Pick up the spice, along with a recipe at one of the Coffey County Library branches.
To receive the materials, please register online at https://bit.ly/CoffeyCountySpiceoftheMonth
On-the-Go Adult Craft
On-the-Go Adult Craft
Canning lid flower kits will be ready to take home for on-the-go crafting in June. Available starting June 1st while supplies last!
Library Lapsit
Library Lapsit
Lapsit Storytime for babies birth-18 months old. Read books, sing songs, and make new friends!
Summer Sack Lunches
Summer Sack Lunches
All are invited on Wednesdays and Thursdays to stay at the library and enjoy a picnic-style free lunch with family and friends.
Summer Lunch
Summer Lunch
We will be serving sack lunches this summer for any children up to age 18, no registration required. Eat at the library or grab a lunch to-go. Monday – Friday […]