Exciting News!
Introducing the Viola Township Seed Library!
Come grow with us and explore the wonders of gardening.
Borrow seeds, donate seeds, cultivate greenery, and sow the seeds of community.
Thank You to the City of Viola for Sponsoring our Seed Library!
Special Thanks to Loretta Donham, Regina Powell, Ashley and Chris Zoglmann
for their contributions and assistance to make our first Seed Library a success!
Just Arrived – February 2024
New Children’s Books Collection
Let’s Read Together!
BROWNSTONE BOOK FUND
784 Park Avenue New York, New York 10021
Our Library has just received an amazing gift of 100 new children’s books, ranging from pre-kindergarten through early readers. These books were a donation from the Brownstone Book Fund, a private foundation in New York City, interested in fostering early reading, a love of books, and encouraging parents and children to read together.
Please come to the Viola Township Library to explore and enjoy our new collection!
Happy Birthday Kansas!
Celebrating 163 Years
Admission to the Union: Kansas was admitted to the Union as the 34th state on January 29, 1861.
Nickname: Kansas is often referred to as the “Sunflower State.”
State Capital: Topeka is the capital city of Kansas.
State Motto: The state motto of Kansas is “Ad Astra per Aspera,” which is Latin for “To the Stars through Difficulties.”
Geography: Kansas is known for its vast prairies, and it is often considered a part of the Great Plains region in the United States.
Flint Hills: The Flint Hills, located in eastern Kansas, are known for their scenic beauty and are one of the last preserves of tallgrass prairie in the country.
Famous Landmarks: Notable landmarks in Kansas include the Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum, the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, and the Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site.
Abolitionist History: Kansas played a significant role in the struggle against slavery during the Bleeding Kansas era, a period of violent conflicts over the issue of slavery leading up to the Civil War.
Tornado Alley: Kansas is part of the region known as Tornado Alley due to its susceptibility to tornadoes.
Agriculture: The state is a major agricultural producer, particularly known for its wheat production.