Category: News

April Community Showcase Goes to the Dogs

Saint Bernards, that is.  The April display in the Community Showcase is presented by Bob and Kit Bostrom.  It’s quite a sight to see. If you have a display you would like to share with the community, we encourage you to contact the library to get your name on the list.   We have open opportunities …

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Drop-in Technology Help at the library

Having problems using your phone / tablet / laptop or other electronic device?   Need Help setting up your e-mail, accessing the internet, using library digital services, accessing state library resources, using Microsoft Office or other computer help?   Overbrook Library is now offering drop in technology help every Wed. from 12pm-2pm or by appointment. …

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Local Author Book Signing – April 21st

Local author / Overbrook resident Anna Hefley will be reading and signing her new children’s book, “I Love You Bigger Than The World”, at a launch event in the Overbrook Public Library children’s area at 11am on Saturday, April 21st. This is her first book, and it is being published at the end of March …

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March Community Showcase Display

Come down to the library and check out our awesome Guardian Grandfolks display presented by Lynn Drake. If you have a collection you would like to show off, sign up for a future month for the Community Showcase display case!

Who’s Ready for Spring???

March is chock full of fresh new things for the year.  Daylight Savings Time on the 11th. St. Patrick’s Day is always the 17th (but you knew that). First day of spring is the 20th. Palm Sunday on the 25th and finally Good Friday on the 30th.  We have quite a few baking pans for …

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We’re Open for Business!

We’re Open!   Despite the school closures, we are planning to be open normal hours today (10am-7pm) and hold Trivia Night tonight as scheduled @ 6pm.   If the weather deteriorates this afternoon we will keep you all updated of any changes via facebook and our webpage http://overbrook.mykansaslibrary.org

TRIVIA NIGHT THURSDAY 2-22-18

ONE MORE DAY! Overbrook Public Library will be hosting our inaugural Trivia Night – Thursday Feb. 22nd. @ 6pm in the Community Room. I hope everyone is ready to show off how smart you are!

Library Closed 2/20/18

Due to inclement weather, for the safety of our patrons and staff Overbrook Public Library will be closed 2/20/18. Stay safe!

Library Board Meeting – Date Change

The monthly Overbrook Public Library – Library Board meeting will be moving from Monday 2/12/18 to Monday 2/19/18 @ 6pm. Please plan accordingly.

Chinese New Year – Year of the Dog

In China, each lunar cycle has 60 years and 12 years is regarded as a small cycle. Each of the 12 years is defined by an animal sign: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Sheep, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig.  2018 is the Year of the Dog. To celebrate the Chinese New Year on …

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