Jan 02

Congressman Tracey Mann at the library during his listening tour.

Dec 18

Thank you for the beautiful flag!

Dec 13

News

Introducing the newest addition to The Morton County Library:

“The Page”, our new Tween room open Monday-Friday. We currently have two VR headsets, a Nintendo Switch doc (you must bring your own Nintendo Switch), and various board games for your enjoyment! We would love for you to stop by over Christmas break and have fun in our new room. We look forward to seeing you over Christmas break!

Please call the library or stop in to ask questions about age restrictions and parental supervision for the VR headsets.

Aug 18

Dr. Jackie Augustine of the Audubon of Kansas

presented a talk about the Marvelous Migration of birds on August 23rd

Aug 22

Kansas Library eCard Information

The State Library of Kansas works with Kansas libraries to provide digital library books for all residents, which includes downloadable audiobooks and eBooks to read or listen to on your tablet, computer or mp3 player.
Individuals will need to go to their local library and ask for a Kansas Library eCard to register and login to use these free services.

Use this link to learn more: https://kslib.info/128/Digital-Book-eLending



Mar 28

Mobile Printing

Oct 12

Tumblebooks

We are happy to share a new reading experience with your family!
Check out the TumbleBooks Library, offered through us in partnership with the Kansas State Library.

What is TumbleBookLibrary?

TumbleBooks are animated, talking picture books which teach kids the joy of reading in a format they’ll love. TumbleBooks are created by taking existing picture books, adding animation, sound, music and narration to produce an electronic picture book which you can read, or have read to you. TBL also includes games and non-fiction videos. 

Click here to find out more about it:

Aug 18

Honoring Kansas Veterans

Website for submitting a Veteran’s photo and other information is: https://kansasveterans.doleinstitute.org

May 21

Kansas State Library Digital Book eLending Program

What is it?

The State Library of Kansas works with Kansas libraries to provide digital library books for all residents, which includes downloadable audiobooks and eBooks. Most require a Kansas Library eCard for use. If you do not have a Kansas Library Card, come into the library and we will set one up for you.

First Time User?

 Please see our new user page for brief notes, or the Instructions & Devices page if you want to know which services work with your device.

eBooks (books read on screen)
cloudLibrary – bestsellers, larger publishers. Instructions
Enki Library – great variety, includes self-published. Instructions
Freading – no holds, large collection. Instructions
eAudiobooks (books listened to)
cloudlibrary  fiction & popular nonfiction for all ages. Instructions
Multi-use audiobooks – For books clubs
Youth Materials
  These only contain books for youth, no adult materials.  
BookFlix – storybooks with a nonfiction ebook. Instructions
Britannica E-STAX – nonfiction eBooks (PreK-grade 9), unlimited access. Instructions
Recommended Free Sites
Project Gutenberg – eBooks in the public domain.  Look here if you want a classic.  Read in browser or download to device.
Internet Archive – print books converted to eBooks that can be checked out with a free archive.org account.
 LibriVox – audio version of books in the public domain, read by volunteer narrators.  Listen in browser or download.
Unite for Literacy – picture eBooks with audio. Audio can be played in several languages.

Aug 04

Here is a website for Veterans…

We are providing a link to eBenefits, which is a Service of the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense for veterans. You can apply for benefits, manage your information and medical information. Look for the eBenefits logo to your right under Informative Links and click on it to go to their webpage or click on the logo below.

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