Mission
Statement:
The
mission of the Chanute Public Library is to provide
modern library resources and services necessary to meet
the evolving educational, recreational, and
informational needs of the public, thus enhancing
individual and community life.
Library
History:
The
Public Library Association was organized with S. W.
Brewster as chairman on September 16, 1901. Their
purpose was to promote the importance of a public
library so that a city levy could be obtained for it’s
maintenance. On March 22, 1906, the Carnegie Library
Building was dedicated and the Children’s Room opened
in January 1928. The library continued to expand with
remodeling occurring in 1938 and 1962. Then, on April
17, 1990, announcement was made that the Santa Fe Depot
would be renovated to house the Chanute Public Library
and the Martin & Osa Johnson Safari Museum, allowing
the city to preserve and restore the depot, and provide
much needed space for the museum and the library.
Depot
Building History:
In
1902, the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad began
construction of the Chanute Depot. The first floor
housed the Wells Fargo, baggage rooms, the ticket
office, gentlemen’s and ladies’ waiting room, a news
stand and parcel room. The north end was occupied by the
Harvey lunch room and kitchen. The second floor was
divided between living areas for the Harvey waitresses
and division offices for the railroad.
In
1917, the Santa Fe expanded the Depot by adding north,
east and south wings to the building. The new additions
were designed and built to blend with the existing
structure. For many years, this building served as the
largest Santa Fe depot in Southeast Kansas. In 1971, the
Chanute Depot saw its last passenger train and twelve
years later, the Santa Fe completely abandoned the
building.
In
June, 1991, with work on the roof already underway,
renovation within the building began. While plans called
for the renovation to allow for current and future needs
of the new residents, much of the original architecture
of the building was maintained. With few changes, wall
placements on the first floor were maintained, and
ceilings and wainscotting were either preserved or
replicated. Throughout the building, lighting, floor
coverings and colors were chosen to blend into the early
1900's architecture. The library moved into its new home
on May 9, 1992.
How
to Get a Library Card:
Kansas
residents may receive a library card. One form of
identification with correct information showing name
and address must be submitted and an application
filled out. Children under the age of 14 must have
cards co-signed by a parent or legal guardian. The
patron card with name and registration number must be
presented each time materials are checked out. Loss of
the card must be reported immediately, or the patron
will be responsible for materials checked out on it.
Replacement cards will be issued at the cost of $1.00
each.
Collections
& Lending Policies:
The
library circulates over 63,000 items, including books
for all ages, periodicals, recordings (audio-cassettes,
and CDs), videos, and DVDs. Special collections include
large-print books, educational toys and jigsaw puzzles.
There
is no limit on the number of items which may be borrowed
by an individual except:
New
fiction (marked with a 7-Day sticker) - 3
Juvenile holiday books (in season) - 2
Video cassettes and DVDs - 2
CD-ROMs - 2 per family (additional restrictions
apply)
Reference
books and rare or historically valuable books do not
circulate.
Length
of Loan Periods:
Adult
& children’s books - 3 weeks
New fiction and designated non-fiction - 1 week
Interlibrary loan materials - set by the lending
library
Periodicals - 1 week
Video cassettes and DVDs - 1 week
Other audio-visual materials - 3 weeks
CD-ROMS - 3 weeks
Renewals
may be made in person or over the telephone. All
materials may be renewed one time after the initial
checkout. Items borrowed on Interlibrary Loan or with a
Reserve List may not be renewed.
Reserved
Materials:
Library
patrons may reserve materials currently in
circulation. The patron will be notified when the
materials become available. Books and other materials
must be picked up within two days of notification.
Return
of Materials:
The
patron has the responsibility of returning materials
on or before the date due. If items are overdue, the
patron may be refused the right to check out
additional materials until the missing materials are
returned or replacement costs are paid. Materials are
the responsibility of the owner of the card used to
check them out.
Fines
are $3.00 for adult materials and $1.00 for children’s
materials after the grace period of 14 days. Fines for
videos and computer software are $2.00 per day. Fines on
interlibrary loans will be based on charges made by the
loaning library. An accumulated $5.00 fine will suspend
borrowing privileges. Library cards must be free of any
fines before Internet access will be allowed.
Materials
lost or damaged beyond repair will be charged to the
patron. Fees paid are for damage to municipal property,
and DO NOT constitute a purchase of the item.
Library
Services:
Reference
Service:
Staff is available to help you answer your questions
or assist you in finding information for research.
Feel free to ask the staff for any assistance you may
need.
Interlibrary
Loan: If
we do not have the particular book or article you
need, ask us to borrow it for you from another Kansas
library.
Talking
Books:
The Federal Government provides, free of charge,
special books on tape for those with visual impairment
or other physical disability. Applications may be
picked up at the Chanute Public Library.
Book
Discussion Group:
This group meets at the library one evening each month
for an informal discussion of a book. Subjects and
dates vary, so ask someone at the desk for current
information.
Adult
Programs:
Other adult programs are offered throughout the year,
including programs sponsored by the Kansas Humanities
Council and special Christmas craft programs. Ask at
the library, or check our calendar, for upcoming
events.
Memorial/Gift
Program:
You can purchase materials for the library’s
collection to commemorate a birthday, anniversary, to
honor a friends or a family member, or simply to give
a lasting gift to the community. Book plates with the
honoree’s name will be included in each book.
Internet
& Word Processing:
Use the library’s word processing workstations for
your homework or document needs. Use our Internet to
check your e:mail or just “surf the web.” You can
have one hour of free use each day. There is a small
charge for printing or computer disks (in case you
want to save your work).
Book
Sale:
Each fall the Friends of Chanute Library sell donated
or discarded books at great prices.
Income
Tax Forms:
From January through April, the library makes
available the most popular tax forms free of charge
while supplies last. Other tax forms may be
photocopied at a small charge.
Children’s
Services:
Story
Time: Story
Time is scheduled throughout the year for children
ages 3-6 and are held in the Story Room in the
Children’s Section. Morning and after-school
sessions are offered. Schedules vary throughout the
year, so check for current offerings.
Twilight
Tales:
From September through May, story times are offered
each Thursday evening at 7:00. All ages of children
are welcomed, but children under the age of three must
have an adult accompanying them.
Toddler
Story Time:
Four-week sessions are offered for toddlers and an
accompanying adult throughout the year. Check with the
library for the next scheduled session.
Baby
Book Club:
Four-week sessions are offered for babies 6 to 18
months and an adult at various times during the year.
Ask for information on the next session.
Summer Reading Program:
Beginning June 1, children are asked to keep track of
the books they read from the library and earn lots of
great prizes just for reading. Special programs
are also offered throughout the summer. A calendar of
summer events is available
at the library beginning in mid-May.
Craft Programs:
Special craft programs are offered throughout the
year, so check our calendar
for details.
Staff
and Library Board of Trustees:
Staff:
Susan
Willis, Director
Cindy Dent, Adult Services
Kathy Blair, Children's Services
Arlene Hasty, Children's Services
Connie Woodard, Young Adult Librarian
Dorothy Hush
Diane Barton
Kandi Wilson
Neva Bockover
Josh Klugh
Jori Krenzel
Library Board of Trustees:
Rick
Qualls, Chairman
Jim Whaley, Vice Chairman
June Cathers, Treasurer
Janea Lawrence, Secretary
John Watson, Building Chair
Carrie LaRue
Gail Klaassen
Board
of Trustee meetings:
Meetings
of the Board of Trustees are held on the second Monday
of each month at 5:00 p.m. in the Leighty Conference
Room at the Depot. No meeting is held in the month of
August. The public is invited to attend. If anyone
wishes to have business acted upon at a board meeting,
they should contact the library director or Board
chairman at least one week prior to the meeting so that
such business may be included in the printed agenda.
New Books!
-
Stalking Ivory by Suzanne Arruda
-
The Ravenscan Dynasty by Barbara
Taylor Bradford
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The Cat Who Had 60 Whiskers by
Lilian Jackson Braun
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Deep Storm by Lincoln Child
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Breakpoint by Richard A. Clarke
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Lords of the North by Bernard
Cornwell
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Plum Love by Janet Evanovich
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Bad Blood by Linda Fairstein
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Hide by Lisa Gardner
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On Tall Pine Lake by Dorothy
Garlock
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The Hunters by W.E.B. Griffin
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When Darkness Falls by Jame
Grippando
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The Knitting Circle by Ann Hood
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Web of Evil by J.A. Jance
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Stalemate by Iris Johansen
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White Lies by Jayne Ann Krentz
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The Suspect by John Lescroart
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Exile by Richard North Patterson
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The Terror by Dan Simmons
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White Chocolate Moments by Lori
Wick
And don’t forget, the library is a great source for
cookbooks, holiday decorating ideas and craft
suggestions for the coming season.
