Category: News

Summer Reading Kickoff Party Tuesday 6-5-18!

Summer Reading season is upon us! Our kickoff party is Tuesday June 5th from 10am to 11:30am. We’ll have Summer Reading registration, the first time to claim prizes, and some fun activities whenever you drop by! Get ready to “Rock ‘N Read” this summer at the Overbrook Public Library! Full event schedule attached!

Only 1 week left to check out the May Community Showcase Display!

If you’ve yet to come down to the library and see it, this month’s community showcase display of Japanese dolls with handmade outfits is very impressive! We’ve got people lined up for June / July displays but many good months are still available. Sign up today to show off your collection!

Library Closed May 26th – May 28th!

Overbrook Library will be closed Sat. May 26th – Mon. May 28th in observance of Memorial Day. Have a great weekend!

It’s about time for OPL Summer Reading fun!

Summer Reading is almost here! We are starting registration for our Summer Reading program on Monday, May 21st for kids from 3 years to 8th grade. Programs begin in June. Get a full event schedule when you sign up! Start tracking your reading and earning prizes!

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 …

Continue reading

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. …

Continue reading

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 …

Continue reading

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 …

Continue reading

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 https://overbrook.mykansaslibrary.org