Kansas Notable Books

Annual recognition of the 15 outstanding books by Kansas authors or about Kansas. Learn how books are submitted, selected, and see past honorees.

Kansas Reads to Preschoolers

Special events every November to highlight the importance of reading to young children.

Financial Literacy

Materials for Financial Literacy Month (April).

Digital Literacy - Tech Talks

Tech classes from Nathan Carr at the Newton Public Library. Watch live or promote an recorded session to your patrons.

Summer Reading Program

Check your local library for activities all summer long. We'll be posting a different kids' digital book every week around the theme.

Past Programs

Kansas Center for the Book

The Kansas Center for the Book is a program at the State Library of Kansas and the state affiliate of the Library of Congress Center for the Book. The Kansas Center for the Book exists to highlight the state’s literary heritage and foster an interest in books, reading, and libraries.