No Shelf Control 2.1.2023

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The Stevens County Library is seeking a full-time circulation clerk. This position will excel in customer service and provide clerical and circulation support. The successful applicant must demonstrate outstanding customer service skills to people of all ages and have knowledge of or willingness to be instructed in all aspects of library service to ensure accurate and prompt service to patrons. Hours are 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and some Saturdays. High school diploma or equivalent. Previous library experience and ability to communicate in Spanish preferred. This position reports to the Library Director. Wages based on experience, full benefits. Review of applications will begin February 1 and the position will remain open until filled. Interested candidates may pick up a job description and an application at the library. For more information, call (620)544-2301.

MAHJONG CLASS
Make sure to sign up for Mahjong class at the library! We still have spots available, and registration is required. We will meet on Tuesdays and Thursday afternoons. If you have any questions, contact the library and ask to talk to Laurie. 620-544-2301.

It’s Hugoton BINGO time! Stop by local retailers, find their hidden heart, get your BINGO card stamped by the retailer, get a BINGO, and trade it for a prize at Lynnie’s Nest. Full instructions are on the back of your BINGO card, available at participating Hugoton retailers. The Hugoton Impact

WINTER READING PROGRAM
Karen R. and Erin G. are this week’s winners! Remember to enter all the books you read each week for your chance to win! You can log your books online at www.stevenscountylibrary.com/winterreading or at the library at the front desk! There is no commitment and books don’t have to be checked out from the library to count.

CIRCLE TIME STORYTIME
Circle Time for ages 0-5 will start up again on Wednesday, February 1 at 10am. To receive text reminders, register at www.stevenscountylibrary.com/circletime

GENEALOGY RESEARCH
Elder and Sister Hovey from the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-day Saints are doing family history research at the Stevens County Library. Stop in and check out our genealogy helpers the 2^nd Thursday of each month at 2:00pm and the 4^th Saturday of each month at 9:30am at the library, unless otherwise posted. If you have any questions, please call the Library at 620-544-2301.

Help the library staff show some appreciation to the local UPS drivers. We have blank cards available at the front desk. The Hugoton Impact

NEWSLETTER DRAWING WINNER!
Congratulations to Margo S., the winner of this week’s newsletter drawing! To enter the newsletter drawing, subscribe to No Shelf Control, our email newsletter, and find the entry link in the next newsletter you receive! www.stevenscountylibrary.com/newsletter

How to Reserve Library Items from Home

1000 BOOKS BEFORE KINDERGARTEN
Reading is one of the most important skills a child can learn. Help your child become reading-ready by joining the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge! For every 100 books your child experiences before they start Kindergarten, we share a photo with the Hermes and Library Facebook Page. When they hit 1,000 books, we give them an educational workbook and they get their photo on the front page of the paper! To start logging books, pick up a reading log at the library.

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STORYWALK MONTHLY DRAWING
Win prizes for your family by visiting our Storywalk at the Stevens County Gas & Historical Museum walking trail! Start at the old school building and head north, reading the story as you walk around the trail. Every time you visit, use your smartphone to fill out the participation survey and we will enter you in a monthly prize drawing. You can also send photos of your family enjoying the Storywalk to stacey@stevenscountylibrary.com

DOWNLOAD EBOOKS AND AUDIOBOOKS
Are you interested in reading and/or listening to books from your phone or tablet? Contact the library to get a State Library of Kansas eCard! Library staff can help you get started! 620-544-2301.

SPORTING EQUIPMENT CHECKOUT
It's time to get outside, so make sure to take advantage of the library's activity equipment! We have birdwatching kits, tennis rackets, pickleball rackets, and disk golf sets for checkout!

KANSAS ECARD
All ages can find great eBooks and eAudiobooks through the Kansas eCard…including comic books! Sign up on our website, www.stevenscountylibrary.com or call the library to get started. If you already own a Kansas eCard, visit https://kslib.info/128/Digital-Book-eLending to check out the resources available to you.

Wireless Internet
Internet service at the Stevens County Library is paid for in part by the federal universal services Schools and Library Program, commonly known as the E-rate Program, for use on library property.

Thank you for supporting the Stevens County Library!

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