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The Library is located at 417 Spruce St. in Leavenworth, KS.

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Our phone number is 913-682-5666.

Library Hours

The library is open as follows:

Mon.-Thurs.: 9am-9pm
Fri.-Sat.: 9am-5pm
Sun.: 1pm-5pm

Holidays/Closings

Leavenworth Public Library will be closed on these upcoming days:

Monday, May 28, 2012: Memorial Day
In recognition of those who have fallen while serving our country
Wednesday, Jul 4, 2012: Independence Day
The 236th Anniversary of the USA
Monday, Sep 3, 2012: Labor Day
The end of summer, and a day to honor the everyday worker.

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Library News and Events

May 2012 Library Programs

National Cemeteries--A Sacred Trust: Saturday, May 19, 1 p.m. Bill Owensby, Director of Cemeteries, will provide information on the history and locations of our National Cemeteries, benefits available to veterans, and information helpful to genealogists.

The Summer Reading Kickoff Carnival is scheduled for June 2nd in the upper parking lot. Come ready for games, prizes, books, and fun!

Congratulations to our donation drawing winners, and thank you to everyone who donated to the Leavenworth Public Library Foundation. All proceeds will support library improvements and equipment.

Our new logo is here -- and now available on your library card! Replace your old library card with a new logo card for a donation of only $1. All proceeds go toward the summer reading program. Ask at the circulation desk for more details.

Did you know that we offer classes on how to find great things to read, watch, and listen to from our family of over 40 libraries? Ask our reference department about catalog classes, or about placing holds on items from other libraries!

Library Newsletter

The Leavenworth Public Library Newsletter is now available electronically. Find our latest issue linked below, or, if you would rather get the latest issue in your inbox, send an email labeled "Newsletter Subscription" to kimbaker@leavenworth.lib.ks.us. Enjoy!

Library Newsletter - Summer 2012

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Staff Reviews

Flirtin' with the Monster - Ellen Hopkins (Editor)

ISBN: 1933771674

Publication Date: 2009-05-12

In Crank and Glass, Ellen Hopkins introduces us to Kristina, a young meth addict. Told in first person narrative, these best-selling novels-in-verse chronicle Kristina’s introduction to methamphetamines and her consequent decent into drug addiction. Flirtin’ with the Monster, is a collection of essays written by other authors, a drug counselor, a judge and members of Kristina’s family that discuss meth addiction and the novels. Ms. Hopkins introduction is a frank account of why she wrote these books, why she shared her very personal story (Kristina is her daughter) and why she tries to help others today. Kristina’s story is heartbreaking but as the essays point out books like Ellen Hopkins’ speak to young people. Kristina’s point of view meets teens where they are and takes them to a place where there is no happy ending. Flirtin’ with the Monster is a great companion to Ms. Hopkins’ novels and worth reading by parents or anyone working with young adults. -Review by Molly Dopheide

Defending Jacob - William Landay

ISBN: 0385344228

Publication Date: 2012-01-31

Defending Jacob by former district attorney William Landay is a murder mystery/thriller/courtroom drama that addresses a number of timely issues: bullying, the controversial search for a "murder gene", children tried as adults, and the impact on a family when a child is accused of murder.

How far would you go to protect your child? The father in this story is the prosecutor in a murder investigation of the stabbing death of a 14 year old student. Imagine his devastation when the evidence begins to point to his own son. The parents learn, too late, that Jacob was the target of constant bullying by the victim.

Landay's skill at characterization draws us into the lives of this tortured family: the overwhelmed and depressed mother, the father too long in denial, and the sullen non-communicative teenager that many parents have known. But it is the twisting plot and shocking ending that really make the novel memorable.

Review by Marguerite Spencer

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