Special Programs

 

Summer events July 21st – July 28th

We’re wrapping up the summer! First thank you to all of our wonderful sponsors for summer reading this year. We couldn’t do this without the support of our wonderful community! 

Summer events July 14th – July 20th

Calling all adventurers! It’s the last week of summer reading!

Summer events July 7th – July 13th

We have two weeks left of summer reading but plenty of time for summer adventures! 

Summer Events June 23rd – June 29th

We're halfway through the summer! Join us for a special Humanities Kansas program and slime! Sunday, June 23rd at 2 pm - Humanities Kansas: Kansas Folktales and Legends with Jim Hoy. Monday, June 24th from 4 - 5 pm - Crocheting with Carmen. Ages 8 & up. Tuesday,...

Summer Events June 16th – June 22nd

Halfway through the summer! Join us for the Sedgwick County Zoo and Marty the Magician. Monday, June 17th from 4 - 5 pm - Crocheting with Carmen. Ages 8 & up. Monday, June 17th from 4 - 6 pm - Silent Book Club. Bring whatever book you happen to be reading and read...

Summer Events June 9th – 15th

Join us for science and gardening fun this week!

Summer Events June 2nd – June 8th

Summer events are starting at the library! Join us for adventurous summer reading!

2024 Summer Reading Program Coming Soon

Join us for our annual summer reading program, open to readers of all ages!  Next year’s theme is “Adventure Begins at Your Library”.

Children’s Programs

Introducing New Reading Challenges!

The Chanute Public Library is happy to present new reading challenge opportunities for students of all ages and grade levels!

Join LitWits Today!

Join our new family read-along challenge, the LitWits! Read three books every quarter, receive prizes, and build your own home library!

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Youth Programs

We host several programs throughout the year for children of all ages! Come and learn with us!

Teen Programs

Middle & High School Reading Challenges

The Chanute Public Library is happy to present new reading challenge opportunities for students of all ages and grade levels!

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Teen Programs

Enjoy our teen area with space to hang out or take a moment to study. Located upstairs at the back of the children’s department.

Adult Programs

Chanute Public Library Hosts Puzzle Tournament

Calling all puzzle masters and solvers! The Chanute Public Library is hosting the first of its kind – a puzzle tournament, to be held on Saturday, January 27th at 1 pm.

Adult Programs

Adult programs are offered throughout the year, including programs sponsored by the Kansas Humanities Council.

Children’s Book Lists

Teen Book Lists

Adult Book Lists

Chanute Public Library

111 N. Lincoln Ave
Chanute, Kansas 66720

► Library Hours

Winter Hours
(Labor Day - Memorial Day)
Mon - Thu: 9:00a - 7:00p
Fri & Sat: 9:00a - 5:00p
Summer Hours

(Memorial Day - Labor Day)
Mon - Thu: 9:00a - 6:00p
Fri & Sat: 9:00a - 5:00p

► Phone

(620) 431-3820

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