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Welcome to the hub of all things "Summer" at the library! We’ve got something fun for everyone—no matter your age! Check out all the links to activities and events, reading challenges, contests, and more. Join us for a summer of fun that is totally virtual this year! Share your library moments with us on social media by using the hashtag #KPLSummer2020.

Reading Challenges

Reading Challege Logo 2017Challenge sheets can be printed at home or picked up via Curbside Service, all summer long—
June 1–July 31, 2020.
All challenges are due by Wednesday, July 31 by 9:00 pm for a chance to win one a grand prize. Click the link above for all the details!

7th Annual Edible Book Festival

We love celebrating two of the best things in the world: books and food! This year all entries were submitted by photo and there was online public voting. This video shows all the entries and winners! Enjoy!


Book Title Poetry Contest

Book Title Poetry Contest Summer 2020Public Voting:
June 29–July 12

Our competitors stacked the spines of 3–8 books to create fantastic poems. We need your vote to help determine the winners!

Click the title or image above to see all the entries and vote. We’ll also be posting the voting form on Facebook.

Prizes will be awarded in three age categories (Youth 4–12, Teen 13–17, and Adult 18+) for "People’s Choice" and "Honorable Mention."

Adult Events

Cranes for Cancer July 13 2020

Youth & Teen Events

Cranes for Cancer July 13 2020

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