BOOKS! BOOKS! and MORE BOOKS!!!!

January of each year the library staff meets with books sellers to order the bulk of children's and young adult materials we feel will be essential to the operation of our programs.

It is always exciting talking to the book sellers and find out what the new hot books or series the children are reading. It is also a time we decide the theme for the summer reading program and books that will supplement the summer program.

We just received our first shipment of books and already have 63 new books for toddlers, children, and young adults. The staff all agrees it is especially fun to read the picture books and share with the families. The staff worked hard this week to process the books and get them into the hands of the patrons as quickly as possible. Special thanks to Mary and Donna.

"We try to take into account the different interests and reading levels of the kids in the Kasson-Mantorville area", says Children's Librarian Ingvild Herfindahl. "That means dinosaurs, princesses, and Star Wars, as well as books on counting, measuring, and the alphabet."

Kasson Library Director Bonnie Adams said "The sad thing for me is that for every new item that comes into the library others have to be withdrawn because of our tight space constraints." But with our 4300 patrons that use us annually many items are constantly in circulation to help with the space concerns.

Kasson Public Library also offers current and classic adult books, audio books, and movies. Through a partnering with SELCO, the regional library system, the library is also able to obtain books, movies, and other items for their patrons from libraries in the area and throughout Minnesota. The library also offers public computers, WiFi access, outreach programs for seniors and daycares, weekly storytimes for young children, and a very popular summer reading program. All of these services are available at no charge by simply obtaining a library card. Come in to the Kasson Public Library and check out their newest selections. More information about the library is on their website at: http://www.kasson.lib.mn.us/.