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Hutchinson Public Library Becomes FamilySearch Affiliate Library 

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Hutchinson, KS—If you want to be part of the popular ancestry search trend, you may not need to look any further than the local library. The Hutchinson Public Library  is now a FamilySearch Affiliate Library, which means it has access to more genealogy resources to help you make more family discoveries. FamilySearch is a world leader in family history.

There are only a few hundred affiliate libraries in the country. The designation means local library patrons will now have greater and more convenient access to the wealth of genealogical resources available through FamilySearch. The popular web service has over 6 billion searchable names and 2 billion images of historical genealogical records—and you get the helpful assistance of library staff. FamilySearch adds over 300 million free genealogical records and images online yearly from all over the world and manages the famous FamilySearch Library in Salt Lake City. It has amassed billions of birth, marriage, death, census, land and court records from more than 130 countries to help you discover and make family connections.

“Libraries are wonderful local gathering places for learning. We are excited to have Hutchinson Public Library as our newest FamilySearch Affiliate Library.  It will help FamilySearch expand opportunities for fun, personal discoveries and family connections to the local community,” said Paul Nauta, FamilySearch Public Relations Manager.

About FamilySearch

FamilySearch is the largest genealogy organization in the world. FamilySearch is a nonprofit, volunteer-driven organization sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Millions of people use FamilySearch records, resources, and services to learn more about their family history. To help in this great pursuit, FamilySearch and its predecessors have been actively gathering, preserving, and sharing genealogical records worldwide for over 100 years. Patrons may access FamilySearch services and resources for free at FamilySearch.org or through more than 5,000 FamilySearch centers in 129 countries, including the main FamilySearch Library in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Travel Stories

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Travel and Adventure

The Summer Reading Challenge may be over, but we still have a serious case of wanderlust.

Check out these daring tales of solo expeditions, road trips, and captivating discoveries!

Whether you’re exploring rugged trails, uncovering hidden gems, or simply daydreaming of your next getaway, these books will satisfy your urge to explore and inspire your sense of adventure!

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What to Read Next

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Our July Choices for Adult Summer Reading

We have overfilled our TBR list for July! There are so many new and nearly new titles that we can’t read them all this month. Our list spans the genres we have titles from romance, horror, thrillers, non-fiction, and fiction with direct links to our catalog so you can place your must-reads on hold right away.

We scoured 2024 reading lists and blogs to pick what we think our local readers would want to read most this summer. We looked at Novelist Plus, Booklist, New York Times, American Library Association, and publisher’s websites such as Penguin Random House. We picked the best from all of those resources to give you the ultimate reading list to finish the summer!

Have you signed up for the Summer Reading Program on Beanstack? Earn prizes for reaching your summer reading goals including Kansas State Fair Tickets!

There is still time to sign up and participate, the Summer Reading Challenge is open through July 31.

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Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.beanstack&hl=en_US&pli=1

Apple Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/beanstack-tracker/id1360324277

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Books of the Summer

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HPL Predicted Summer Reading Hits

We’ve put together a list of new books that we think will be this summer’s popular check-outs. Some of them are already out in New Materials, others are coming soon! Place any title on hold so it’s ready for you to pick up and start reading right away!

Add these new and exciting titles to your reading list for the Summer Reading Challenge and earn prizes all summer long!

Humanities Kansas TALK Series

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Hutchinson Public Library is hosting a three part book series March through May exploring “Ghost Stories.”

Ghost stories arouse the same emotion that draws us to mystery fiction: the desire to solve the problem of the past. People tell stories to try to explain what death is, where loved ones go, why the good suffer. The books in this series represent some classic explanations.

Members of the public are invited to attend these free programs, which will take place at the Hutchinson Public Library on the first Wednesday of the month at 6pm.

The series is sponsored by Humanities Kansas (HK), a nonprofit cultural organization, as part of its Talk About Literature in Kansas (TALK) program. HK is furnishing the books and discussion leaders for the Hutchinson Public Library TALK series. For more information about HK, visit www.humanitieskansas.org

The Woman in Black by Susan Hill (1983)In this modern ghost story all the classic elements are brought together: the isolated mansion, rumor-haunted; the dark past, described in riffs from yellowed letters; the young innocent charged with telling a dead woman’s story, and the devastating final turn.

Discussion Leader: Sheena Hernandez

Sheena Hernandez is a professor of English at Garden City Community College in southwest Kansas. She received her master’s degree in English from Fort Hays State University. Her background includes English Language and Linguistic studies, composition, and various literary genres. She considers herself a generalist with an interest in cultural, historical, and post-colonial studies.

Pick up the book and register for the discussion at the Public Service Desk. The discussion will be held in the auditorium on the library’s second floor. This discussion may be attended in-person or virtually.

Library Lover’s Month Reading List

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We have a wide range of topics for all reading tastes this month! If you’re in the mood for a romance, check out Happiness for Beginners and join the discussion with the Salt City Readers club later this month. If romance has failed you and you find yourself looking for more of a classic slasher, check out Final Girls and talk it out with the Mystery Mavens.

Tell us what you’re reading this month by tagging Hutchinson Public Library on Facebook!

The Winter Reading Challenge has begun! Sign up on Beanstack to participate and win prizes for reading and activities!

Kick start your 2024 with more reading and library usage with our Winter Reading Challenge! Our challenge will run January 29th through March 20th! Participants can read and complete activities to receive a prize.

Using Beanstack to Log Reading

For new users, download the Beanstack app, select “participating at my library,” and choose Hutchinson Public Library (KS) as your site to get started. You will need to create a user name and password, and then you’re ready to go! *Paper logs are available upon request.*

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Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details…

Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/beanstack-tracker/id1360324277

Desktop: https://hutchpl.beanstack.org/

641 Dinner Club Meets This February

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Our 641 Dinner Club is meeting next month on February 10. For February’s theme, we wanted to create a warm, cozy feeling. We couldn’t think of anything that would fit that more than a classic Italian bistro. Often featured in rom-coms, the food of Italy reminds us of warmth, family, and love. That makes it a perfect choice for our February theme.

Join in on the fun of cooking and learning new recipes with us! Register for the 641 Club!

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Urban Italian: Simple Recipes and True Stories from A Life in Food

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Food of the Italian South: Recipes for Classic, Disappearing, and Lost Dishes

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Perfect Pan Pizza: Square Pies to Make At Home, from Roman, Sicilian, and Detroit, to Grandma Pies and Focaccia

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Lasagna: A Baked Pasta Cookbook

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Panini Express: 70 Delicious Recipes, Hot of the Press

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Cooking with Grace: A Step-By-Step Course in Authentic Italian Cooking

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November Reads

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Explore imaginative worlds and thrilling adventures with the Strange New Words book club. Fans of science fiction have a space to talk about their favorite genre at our quarterly meetings. The current book is to your right!

If you love Science Fiction and want to share that with others, it’s easy to get involved. Just visit the Public Service Desk, ask to check out the Strange New Words book, and you’re part of the book club!

Spooky Sips and Autumn Bites: A Bewitching Cookbook Club Reading List

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Get spooky and try some new party recipe ideas with our Halloween cookbook suggestions or keep it cool with our autumn and harvest themed picks. Whether you’re a seasoned chef or just dipping your ladle into the cauldron, our recommendations cater to all skill levels.

But it’s not just about the recipes! We’ve curated a collection that blends the essence of fall with the mystique of Halloween, offering a reading list that pairs perfectly with flickering candles, crisp autumn evenings, and the joy of sharing culinary adventures with friends.

This list was inspired by our 641 Dinner Club meeting happening later this month. Even though this book club is currently full, we thought these titles could inspire you to scare up something good to eat at home! You can even share your ghostly grub and autumn spirit with us on social media at https://www.facebook.com/hutchpl/.