I've been reviewing some of our sources for the history of our library, and I know that some of it was recorded on previous versions of our Web page. In order not to duplicate effort, I would like to post some of those archived links for access to this information:

http://web.archive.org/web/20001030181523/hplsck.org/libhist.htm

(This first link includes the story about the woman who supposedly became our "ghost.")

http://web.archive.org/web/20000311091004/hplsck.org/guide.htm

(Guide to Reno County Historic Resources)

http://web.archive.org/web/20040803181350/www.hutchpl.org/communityindex.htm

(This last one may be difficult to use, but it has some newer history than the first link and a description of the mural on the front of our building.)

We would like to present this link to our patrons for consideration as you surf the Web. Remember, there are often more sources available than one can retrieve with a single search.

http://oedb.org/library/college-basics/research-beyond-google

Last week, on November 2, we had a "Smorgasbord of Services" event. We encouraged our patrons to visit different places in the library where we had samples of food and staff who would share information about our resources. Our new director, Gregg Wamsley, was also there to meet and greet. Here's a copy of the flyer we handed out to direct our visitors (minus some formatting). I've always had a "punny" sense of humor, but I REALLY had to stretch to make this one work!

Welcome to the Smorgasbord of Services @Hutchinson Public Library!

The sample of services is:

A beverage of information about circulation and patron services on the first floor

A look at the fruit of youth in the Young Adult area (located on the south side of the first floor)

An appetizing demonstration in the Computer Lab (located in the northeast corner on the second floor)

A quiche introduction to resources in the Reference area (located on the east side of the balcony on the second floor)

A bready discussion of history and genealogy in the Kansas Room (located on the west side of the balcony on the second floor)

A veggie insightful look at art in the Auditorium (located off the hallway on the second floor)

A beary fun time in the Children's Department (south side of the building)

A popping display of suggestions for taking care of library materials (compliments of the Processing Center in the basement)

AND

The Friends of the Library Bounty of Books Sale in the basement (for members and persons who would like to join and preview the selection of items)