Kansas Reads to Preschoolers: "Lightning Bug Jamboree"
Book Giveaway in the Kids Library
2026-11-21 09:00:00
2026-11-21 18:00:00
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Kansas Reads to Preschoolers: "Lightning Bug Jamboree"
Pick up a copy of "Lightning Bug Jamboree" in the Kids Library, Nov 15-21, while supplies last. 1 copy per family. This charming book is written by Stephanie Brinkley & illustrated by Victoria Mikki.
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library -
Saturday, November 21
9:00am - 6:00pm
Pick up a copy of "Lightning Bug Jamboree" in the Kids Library, Nov 15-21, while supplies last. 1 copy per family. This charming book is written by Stephanie Brinkley & illustrated by Victoria Mikki.
Kansas Reads to Preschoolers, an annual November-long event, promotes reading to all Kansas children from birth through age five. Through this statewide program, parents, librarians and caregivers are encouraged to read the selected title during the month.
When the summer sun sets, lightning bugs gather round with toads, fox and cricket sounds, and it’s time for the Lightning Bug Jamboree, the 2026 Kansas Reads to Preschoolers Month featured book. This year’s selection features a rhyming story brimming with friends and delight, lightning bug facts, an original Lightning Bug Jamboree” song with music, and information about the Kansas author and the illustrator who helped bring this jamboree to life.
AGE GROUP: | Early Learners (Birth - Pre-K) |
EVENT TYPE: | Books/Authors/Writing |
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library
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Our mission is sparking curiosity and connecting our community through literacy and learning. The library features the Alice C. Sabatini Gallery, the Millennium Café, Chandler Booktique (bookstore and gift shop), free meeting rooms, computer training and free Wi-Fi access. The library has a collection of more than 414,000 books and serves more than 81,000 registered borrowers. Bookmobiles make 23 stops Monday-Saturday across Shawnee County. The website tscpl.org serves customers’ needs 24/7. The library offers state-of-the art technology, youth programs that encourage learning and reading, adult learning programs, online learning tools, events, and reference and research tools.