by Cindy McGuire | Apr 11, 2025 | General News
One of the greatest aspects of our nation’s social and political history is our rock solid determination to have open discussion, the free exchange of ideas and opinions. People shouldn’t go to jail for expressing dissent, reading certain books or openly...
by Cindy McGuire | Apr 7, 2025 | General News
You may be aware that on March 31, the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) was largely eliminated by an Executive Order of the President. For decades, IMLS has provided grants to the Kansas State Library and those funds pay for Talking Books for the vision...
by Cindy McGuire | Oct 31, 2024 | General News
Jacque Slingsby, Assistant Director I am very excited to be at the Leavenworth PublicLibrary as the newish Assistant Director! Librarian ismy second career after a bunch of years working with juvenile offenders. I’ve had a small farm in Leavenworth County for 27 years...
by Cindy McGuire | Jul 26, 2024 | budget, General News
You might have read the front page article in the 7/18/24 edition of the Leavenworth Times or heard about it from a friend. We wish to answer questions you may have. You are always welcome to contact me for more information. A Needs Assessment is a preliminary...
by Cindy McGuire | Apr 24, 2024 | General News
Tuesday, April 24, 2024 To our community: A recent letter to the editor about the Leavenworth Public Library and its Board included a number of inaccurate statements. These statements need to be corrected. Library Boards are not “naturally political bodies.” Library...
by Admin | Nov 7, 2023 | General News
When the Leavenworth Public Library was established in 1902, Fort Leavenworth had already been in operation for 75 years. Local business owners have catered to the military since before the city was established. Residents interact with active-duty and retired military...
