Upcoming Events

Oct. 4, 8:15 a.m., lesson at USD 368 Elementary Schools and available on library Youtube channel

Little Inventors Capitalize on Community with STEM

Following the Oct. 4 presentation, students can stop by the Paola Free Library Oct. 5 from 4 to 5 p.m. for inspiration and workspace to create their dog toys.

Description: Presentation about community, inventions and the design process provided in elementary USD 368 classrooms during “Monday Mindset” and made available on our Paola Free Library Youtube channel for all youth. Student STEM project: handmade dog toy inventions may be turned back into the school or the Paola Free Library to be delivered to the Little Free Dog Library at the community dog park throughout the month of October. Pictures of students with their designs are welcomed. The Little Free Dog Library will be created by the Paola High School Shop class and decorated by local artists.

Oct. 5, 6 p.m., Osawatomie Library

Building Your Business From the Ground Up

Description: A panel on starting and maintaining a successful small business. This panel will feature local small businesses including Our Clique Photography. Community members are invited to come with questions and seek input from these local experts.

Oct. 12, noon to 1 p.m., Paola Free Library and Zoom Link

Every House Needs a Good Foundation: Building Your Business

Description: This one-hour seminar will discuss the 3 M’s of starting a business: Money – and what it takes to get a loan or other funding. Marketing – trends, costs, best practices. Management – legal structure basics such as an LLC, sole proprietorship, partnership; self-employment and payroll taxes; independent contractors vs. W-2 employees; insurance and risk management; financial management. Bring your lunch and enjoy a lunch hour of learning!

Bio: John Addessi is a Business Advisor, adjunct instructor and Certified Global Business Professional with the Kansas Small Business Development Center at Johnson County Community College. John teaches seminars and consults on topics such as financing, business plans, marketing, international trade, e-commerce and more. Prior to joining the Kansas SBDC at JCCC, John was a consultant with the Kansas SBDC at Washburn University. He received his bachelor’s degree in Russian and his MBA in general management from the University of Rhode Island. John has advised over 1600 business clients in the KC metro.

Oct. 12, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Louisburg City Hall

MAKE IT your Business

Description: Local hobbyists share their experiences turning their hobbies into small side businesses from their homes.

Carl Fugate—electronics, soldering kits and metal fabrication; Karla Holiday—Hot off the Press clothing; and Lisa Moreau—Kruse Creations custom designed laser etching.

Oct. 13, 10 to 11 a.m., Louisburg Library

Mystery Book Club

Description: You’ve read the book, now join the discussion.

Oct. 13, 7 to 8 p.m., Louisburg Library

Guys Read

Description: Not just for guys this month!  Join in the book talk.

Oct. 16, 1 to 3 p.m., Louisburg Library

MAKE Your Way Festival

Description: Discover what you can create using your library’s Maker Tools. Some of those include: die cut machines; 3D printer, laser cutter; audio-visual equipment and more.

Oct. 18, 2 to 8 p.m., Paola Free Library

Make-It Monday

Description: Stop by the library to learn about how our Maker tools can help local businesses with branding, marketing materials, prototypes and more. 

Oct. 19, 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., Louisburg High School

Intergenerational Book Discussion

Description: Our most popular program is a discussion between high school students and adults in the community. You read the book, we provide the lunch! Adults sign up at Louisburg Library—students with Adrianne Lane at Louisburg High School. This year co-author Gary Shoeniger and facilitator and business coach Jim Correll will lead the discussion!

Oct. 19, 11:30 a.m., Osawatomie High School Auditorium

Intergenerational Book Discussion

Description: Community members are invited to participate in a discussion with high school students about the entrepreneurial topics within Who Owns the Ice House?. Discussion questions will be provided as a starting point. Community members and students are encouraged to come with their own ideas and questions as well. 

Oct. 19, 2:30 p.m., Paola High School Library & Zoom Link

Intergenerational Book Discussion

Oct. 19, 6 p.m., Louisburg United Methodist Church

Make It Your Mindset

Description: Author Gary Schoeniger and Business Coach & Facilitator Jim Correll. Shoeniger will redefine entrepreneurship as a behavioral phenomenon rather than a business discipline using the eight life lessons found in the book. Then, Correll of Independence Community College FabLab will discuss how he is using the book and its companion course to teach the entrepreneurial mindset.

Oct. 20, 11:30 a.m., Louisburg Middle School Library

YA Book Club—Peacebunny Island

Description: Eligible seventh and eighth grade students eat lunch while they discuss a companion piece to Who Owns the Icehouse? Peacebunny Island is the true story of an 8-year-old boy who wanted to help abandoned pet rabbits and start his own rabbit rehab. Soon his rescued rabbits became therapy animals to help children with special needs, veterans, senior citizens, and others. Caleb is now in high school and he owns and operates a private 22-acre island in the Mississippi National River Recreation Area in Minnesota for his rehabilitated rabbits.

Oct. 22, 11 a.m., Louisburg Library

Homeschool Book Club—Peacebunny Island

Eligible homeschool students (6th—12th grade) eat lunch while they discuss a companion piece to Who Owns the Icehouse? Peacebunny Island is the true story of an 8-year-old boy who wanted to help abandoned pet rabbits   and start his own rabbit rehab. Soon his rescued rabbits became therapy animals to help children with special needs, veterans, senior citizens, and others. Caleb is now in high school and he owns and operates a private 22-acre island in the Mississippi National River Recreation Area in Minnesota for his rehabilitated rabbits.

Oct. 25, 4 to 5 p.m., Paola Free Library

Little Inventors Capitalize on Community with STEM

Description: presentation about community, inventions and the design process provided in elementary USD 368 classrooms during “Monday Mindset” and made available on our Paola Free Library Youtube channel for all youth. Student STEM project: handmade dog toy inventions may be turned back into the school or the Paola Free Library to be delivered to the Little Free Dog Library at the community dog park throughout the month of October. Pictures of students with their designs are welcomed. The Little Free Dog Library will be created by the Paola High School Shop class and decorated by local artists.

Oct. 26, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Louisburg City Hall

Empower the Entrepreneur

Description: Local entrepreneurs share how they established their businesses: David Alexander—Social:Managed; Janet Houchen—Pro31 Accounting; Jenn Kelly—Frankie’s Salon, Local Brew & Frankie’s Boutique; and Kevin Stoops—KRS Corporation

Janet McRae, Miami County Economic Development, will provide tips on building a business.

Nov. 12, Fall Festival

Elementary Entrepreneurs Expo

Description: Elementary students will present their business ideas in a booth format alongside local businesses presenting what they have to offer.