Atchison Public Library

Crocodiles were seen “splashing” around the library during Summer Reading “CROC” week.
The final event for Summer Reading 2010 will feature a
“PIRATE PARTY”
Friday, July 30 at 2:00.
There will be crafts, prizes and “Pirate’s Grog” (root beer floats, actually.)

If you’re looking for information about Atchison’s favorite daughter (or should we say “granddaughter”) Amelia Earhart, check out the State Library’s blog celebrating 150 years of Kansas history. Amelia is featured this week with an article that includes links to several online sources including the Amelia Earhart Museum, the official Amelia Earhart website, and the Purdue University Libraries collection of digitized Amelia Earhart papers, photos, memorabilia and artifacts. See the article here.

The library will be host to a number of special events during the Amelia Earhart Festival, July 16th and 17th.  Here is a line up of the activities:

Friday, July 16th – 2:oo p.m. – Ann Birney makes her annual appearance as “Amelia Earhart” during the Amelia Earhart Festival. If you haven’t experienced this enjoyable and entertaining show, this year is the time.

Saturday, July 17th – 9:00 a.m. – Breakfast With The Authors – This year features Carol Linn Dow, author of the novel The Lost Flight of Amelia Earhart, which explores many theories of her mysterious disappearance. Also featured is author Scott Seeds, who will discuss his book, Evidential Details, and the application of a new technique to the search for Amelia Earhart. He will include an update on the latest Tighar expedition. A free continental breakfast will be available to those attending.

Saturday, July 17th – 9:00 a.m. – Atchison County Kansas Genealogy Society presents it’s annual Meet The Authors as part of the Amelia Earhart Festival. This year’s guest author is Judith McCoy-Miller from Topeka. Her novels combine Kansas history with a little bit of romance and mystery. She has published several series including: The Broadmoor Legacy Series, the Postcards from Pullman Series and Freedom’s Path Series. Her books will be available for sale.  Also featured will be Linda Funk who wrote Roads of Yesterday, a collection of stories about Kansas.  A free continental breakfast will also be available.

Saturday, July 17th – 2:30 p.m. – Amelia Earhart Memorabilia Show — Theater Atchison presents author David Bowman talking about his collection of Amelia Earhart memorabilia. Featured will be a portion of his collection for public viewing.

The “Crocodile Day” activity day originally scheduled for Monday, July 12th, has been re-scheduled for Wednesday, July 14th.  We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.  See you on the 14th at 2:00 p.m. for fun “croc” crafts.  Oh yeah, WEAR YOUR CROCS!!