KanRead is a collaborative programming event in which the libraries of the KanShare consortium select a collection of stories and offer programming events for patrons!

This year's KanRead event is from August 21 - October 21 and focuses on American Literature.

Great American Short Stories (Dover Thrift Edition) edited by Paul Negri features 19 of the finest works from the most distinguished writers in the American short-story tradition. Authors include Poe, Hemingway, London, Fitzgerald, Cather, Twain, Chopin, and more!

Patrons are invited to read one or two of the short stories or the entire collection!

Copies of the complete novel are available at the Front Desk while supplies last.

Books will be available starting August 21!

Any adult 18+ is invited to participate in KanRead 2023!

Step 1: Starting August 21, patrons are welcome to pick up a copy of either the novel or the library's selected short story at the front desk. Patrons can also pick up a bookmark with a list of all of KanRead's events at each library.

Step 2: Attend as many KanRead events as you like. Keep in mind that many events require prior registration. At each event, the hosting library will offer a special giveaway. The more events you attend, the more likely you are to win a prize!

There will be no passports for this year's KanRead so you don't have to keep track of anything.

Certain events require registration, and you will need to contact that specific library to register.

Click on the event card for more information!

If you have questions about KanRead 2023, feel free to email Alyssa LaRue, Teen and Adult Services Coordinator, at alyssa@derbylibrary.com