Oh boy, it was a chilly start to the New Year! We are so grateful to the city and everyone involved in helping to remove the snow and ice. It is always heartwarming to see the many ways our community comes together to support each other, and our local businesses.

Book Club is the first Wednesday of every month at 5:30 PM. In February we discuss Full of Grace by author Dorthea Benton Grace for March Read The Forest of Lost Souls by Author Dean Koontz.

The Story of a fearless woman, raised in the forest, fights against a group of powerful men in a novel about good versus evil, the enduring nature of myth, and the power of love.

Raised in the wilderness by her late great-uncle, Vida is a young woman with an almost preternatural affinity for nature, especially for the wolves that also call the forested mountains home. Formed by hard experience, by love and loss, and by the prophecies of a fortuneteller, Vida just wants peace. If only nearby Kettleton County didn’t cast such a dark shadow.

It’s where José Nochelobo, the love of Vida’s life and a cherished local hero, died in a tragic accident. That’s the official story, but Vida has reasons to doubt it. The truth can’t be contained for long. Nor can the hungry men of power in Kettleton who want something too: that Vida, like José, disappear forever. One by one they come for her, prepared to do anything to see their plans through to their evil end. Vida is no less prepared for them.

Vida, the forest, and its formidable wonders are waiting. She will not rest until goodness and order have been restored.

Our New Year’s Amnesty on late fees continues if you have any overdue books please bring them back without the threat of late fees! Thank you and we look forward to seeing you.

 A fresh new round of NCKLS books managed to fight through the snow and ice to be delivered to the library. If you would like to check out some of the newer titles in romance, western, mystery, Adult fiction and non-fiction with large print available. Come in and check out the collection. And don’t you worry we will never forget our young readers!  NCKLS dropped off books for beginning readers and beyond including a fun collection of Graphic novels! Story Time continues every Friday @ 4pm with songs, dance, a story, and crafts.

Come on down to the Library! We always welcome your comments on how we can make your visits more enjoyable, and what types of things you would like to see us offer. Feel free to send us a message through Messenger or drop us an email with your suggestions. Also, if you need an extension on a book or DVD please email or call so we can get you an extension. Thank you!

Email:  library.florence@gmail.com

Phone#: (877) 739-2180 or 1(620) 878-2117

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