Tonganoxie Public Library is offering a series of new activities just for adults at 10 a.m. Thursday mornings.

No registration is required and everything is free.

The first day is this Thursday and will feature something crafty: Stenciling tote bags. May 15 is all about cribbage from the beginner to the more advanced. May 22 is another adult crafting activity, and then we’ll end the month with coloring for relaxation on May 29. Come out and have a little fun with us!

Food demo program next week

It’s almost time for our next Knowledge @ Noon program! At noon Tuesday, join us for a program all about milk. We’ll take a look at the different kinds of dairy milk as well as alternative milks, but then you’ll be treated to a variety of recipes, both sweet and savory, which include various milks, such as tres leches cake. See a live food demo from the K-State Research and Extension Master Food experts and try out food samples.

Recipes to try at home will be included. No registration is required to attend.

Advanced planning program next week

If something were to happen to you tomorrow, would your family know what you want?

This is an important topic to think about at any age, and at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday May 14, we’ll do a deep dive into advanced planning with Mercedes Schlapper from St. Croix Hospice.

She’ll lead us through how to evaluate your personal values and wishes, healthcare concerns, and more.

Learn what you need to have and how to do it, so you’ll be protected when the time comes.

Summer Reading is fast approaching

The end of school is always the start of Summer Reading, and this year is no different! This year’s theme is “Color Our World,” and we have a summer planned that is packed full of activities for youths of all ages, many featuring craft or art themes.

From 5-7:30 p.m. May 15, we’ll kick it all off with a big party at the library featuring a bounce house, face painting, hot dogs, prizes and more.

Plus, children can get signed up for the Summer Reading program and pick up their supplies.

Top 10 Kansas hikes and art exhibit

Throughout the month of May, the library is displaying a series of art influenced by the beautiful state parks in Kansas.

The artworks were all inspired by the experiences of various artists. At 6:30 p.m. May 20, we’ll have one of the artists at the library for a program. In a quest to visit all 26 Kansas state parks in just one year, Lawrence writer and artist, Mary Gage, set forth to hike them all. Her adventures revealed new knowledge and appreciation for our state plus helped inspire this collection of art.

Mary will share her top ten destinations and favorite hikes with us.