Learn & Play
April 9, 2009
We had fun with lots of Easter activities that Melissa planned out! Bunny ears, musical jelly beans, bunny snacks, learning games, a fun story, as well as finding eggs!!!
Kansas Reads to Preschoolers
November 25th, 2008The State Library of Kansas & the Kansas Center for the Book are once again proud to promote the importance of reading to Kansas preschoolers & other youth. In our fourth year of sponsorship, this year’s book written by Karma Wilson, is Bear Feels Sick.
Instigated in 2005 Kansas Reads to Preschoolers is an ongoing Kansas program. Public libraries, child care centers, and homes across Kansas look forward to the week before Thanksgiving to participate in reading events for children and families! The Montezuma Township Library distributed books that were generously supplied by the Ada Sala Memorial Fund.
Book Sale!
October 13th, 2008October 17 ~ 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm ~ 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
October 18 ~ 8:30 am to 11:30 am ~ 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm
Help contribute to the Montezuma Township Library’s Improvement Fund
and take home some great books! Paperbacks and so much more!
Anyone that wants to donate items may do so before Wednesday, October 15.
Donors are invited to a special preview night on October 16 (6:00 pm to 8:00 pm).
The sale will be held at the Montezuma Senior Center,
307 N. Aztec in Montezuma. Questions? 846-7032 or 846-0197
Fundraiser at the Football Game
October 2nd, 2008
HOMEMADE ICECREAM AND SHEET CAKE!!!
The Lions Club of Montezuma is having an Ice Cream Social to help raise funds for our Library’s Improvement Fund! The goodies will be served at the Homecoming Game on October 3, starting at 6:00 p.m. Come have a delicious treat and support the Library!
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October 1st, 2008Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer diagnosed in women and the second leading cause of cancer death in Kansas. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is encouraging women to become aware of the risks and learn about the effectiveness of screening for the disease.
In Kansas in 2005, there were 1,815 cases of female breast cancer and 378 deaths attributable to the disease. Nationally, nearly 182,000 women were diagnosed with breast cancer in 2003 and 41,619 died.
“Routine screening and prompt treatment can greatly improve a woman’s chances of surviving breast cancer,” said Dr. Howard Rodenberg, Director of the KDHE Division of Health and State Health Officer. “In addition, eating a healthy diet and getting plenty of exercise are important for preventing all types of cancer.”
Breast cancer screening involves checking the breasts before there are signs or symptoms of the disease in order to diagnose problems at the earliest possible stage of cancer. Three ways are used to screen for the disease:
- Mammogram – an x-ray of the breast is the best method to detect breast cancer early. Regular mammograms should begin at the age of 40 and be done every 1-2 years. Mammograms can lower the risk of dying from breast cancer by detecting cancer at an early, highly treatable stage.
- Clinical breast exam – is an examination by a doctor or nurse to feel for lumps or other changes in the breasts.
- Breast self-exam – can be done by a woman on a monthly basis to self-check for change in the size and shape of the breast or under the arm.
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women regardless of race or ethnicity. KDHE promotes breast cancer screening for all women and provides services for age appropriate, low income, uninsured women through its Early Detection Works program. This program served about 6,000 women last year providing clinical breast exams and mammograms through a network of providers across the state. For more information about the program visit the Web site at www.preventionworkskansas.org or call toll free 1-877-277-1368.
Good news for audio book fans!
July 21st, 2008The State Library of Kansas now offers digital audio book downloads that are compatible with most device models, including:
iPod, iPhone, iPod Touch, Zune, and thousands of other MP3 players and devices
Download award-winning fiction and non-fiction books to your player – regardless of type. Previously, only certain types of MP3 players were able to play the books available. The number of titles continues to grow!
Come to the library and see how easy it is to get audio books downloaded to your home computer or audio device! The key is a Kansas Library Card. It only takes a minute to sign up for something that will unlock the door to several new adventures!
Time to catch up!
July 11th, 2008We have had many things happen at the library since I last posted – SO long ago! Summer reading is almost over and we have had a lot of participation from the kids. It’s been fun! I will be posting several things to show what has been happening. I am going to have to set aside a specific time to work on the page each week. More soon…
Book Sale
February 21st, 2008Paperbacks and More! Library Fundraiser
Feb. 22 – 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Feb. 23 – 8:30 am to 11:30 am
Location: Montezuma Senior Center
307 N. Aztec – next to the Library
The Montezuma Township Library has an abundance of paperbacks and other items (videos, hardback books, equipment) that need a good home. Most items are new or have very little wear. There are also items that have been weeded from the library, that are still useable. There are hundreds of things!
NEW TOYS – NEW YEAR
January 14th, 2008New Toys and the New Year
Did you receive a gift that has you confused on how to use it?Exactly what is it supposed to do and how do you make it do it? Make a New Year’s resolution to gear up your gadget know-how!
We would like to schedule some workshops to help you discover how to use your new “toys”. Let us know what you would like to learn about: MP3 players, cell phones, laptop computers, cameras, or whatever is of interest to you.
Watch the local paper and check our website for workshop dates and details. We can also provide one-on-one help.
Check out what you can learn at the library!
Holiday Closings
December 4th, 2007The MTL will be closed on December 24, December 25, December 31, and January 1. We will observe normal hours on the remaining days. Have a safe and happy holiday!
