Friends of the Shawnee Public Library

03/26/2026

Who wants free fruits and veggies??? The next session of VeggieRx is filling up fast!

Veggie Rx is now accepting participants for the next free 12-week Shawnee program starting in May. Eligible participants can enroll to receive a prescription for up to $25 per week to spend on fresh fruit and vegetables! Participants must attend one orientation session and do lab work to start the program. Prescriptions can be redeemed at any FireLake Discount Foods location. After completing the 12-week program, participants will visit SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Shawnee to do post-lab work to measure their health results.
To enroll in the program, go to: https://www.ssmhealth.com/access/global-forms/patient-resources/veggie-rx

02/25/2026

A library hero from Shawnee! Thank you Amanda for everything you do to support our community!

We’ve got another true Everyday Hero in our midst!

Join us in celebrating Amanda Johnson, our Spend Life Wisely Trailblazer Award Winner!

Amanda goes above and beyond, not just helping our customers but making a real impact in our community and spreading so much love along the way. Her dedication, kindness, and passion inspire everyone around her.

We’re so grateful for everything Amanda does to make a difference every single day, and she couldn’t be more deserving of this award.

Way to go, Amanda!

02/25/2026

Enter Alice's wonderland - you never know who you may find . . .

09/29/2025

Here is a sample of the Bibles we will have available for free during the book sale!

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09/29/2025

So many good children’s books will be available at the book sale this week!

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09/15/2025

Creativity Unleashed: Scrape Painting

Friday, September 19 at 10:00am

Shawnee Public Library Story Time Room

Young artists will explore the world of color as we create vibrant scrape art paintings inspired by contemporary artists. Children will leave with their own colorful masterpiece, no supplies needed!

09/12/2025

Eat Smart: Smoothie Bowl

Thursday, September 18, 5:30 - 6:30pm
Shawnee Library Community Room

09/10/2025

Meet NASA Astronaut Leland Melvin at Gordon Cooper Technology Center

Saturday, September 13, 6 - 7:30pm

09/08/2025

Early Explorers

Thursday, September 11, 10-11 am

Explore and play at the library! Children will build early literacy, physical, social,
and STEAM skills through various exploration stations. Designed for children ages
2-6 and their caregivers.

09/07/2025

In My Experience: Author Talk with Ben Williams

Tuesday, September 9, 5:30 - 6:30

Discover the diverse cultures, traditions, and experiences that make up our community. Join Ben Williams as we learn more about his journey through self-publishing. Designed for adults.

08/11/2025

A new independent book store - Fable and Familiar Bookstore - is opening on Main Street in Shawnee! The grand opening is this Friday at 6:00. Don't miss it!

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