**LATE OPEN TUESDAY, JULY 23**

***NOTICE OF SCHEDULE CHANGE!***

TUESDAY, JULY 23, 2024 our scheduled staff are participating in a library system related training class. As such we will be opening an hour later on this day. We will resume regular hours at 10:00 AM that morning.

Thank you for your understanding and we hope this doesn’t cause too much of an inconvenience.

Seed Ball Workshop Held Monday, July 8

The Meadowlark District Extension Office presented their Seed Ball Workshop on Monday, July 8 at 1:30 PM. The kids made wildflower seed balls, learned why seed balling is beneficial to growing plants and helping pollinators, discussed a bit about soil conservation, and took home the start to an adventure in growing their own wildflowers!

A special thanks to Laura Phillips, Extension Agent and Horticulturist, for presenting this fun and educational opportunity here at the library!

New at Seneca Free Library: Adventure Backpacks!

After much anticipation and several misfires in getting the cataloging to program correctly, we are excited to announce the availability and release of our Adventure Backpacks! These super sharp-looking backpacks contain one pair of adult binoculars, one pair of youth binoculars and assorted field guides: The Moon: A Folding Pocket Guide to the Moon, its Surface Features, Phases and Eclipses; Kansas Butterflies & Pollinators: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Species; Kansas Birds: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Species; Kansas Trees & Wildflowers; and Kansas Wildlife: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Species.

The Adventure Backpacks are available to Seneca Free Library patrons only and are obtained on a first come, first serve basis. They are checked out on a one week loan period and will accrue late fees if kept longer than the allotted time.

We look forward to checking these Adventure Backpacks out and hearing about the adventures our friends and patrons have exploring with them!