LANSING COMMUNITY LIBRARY/PUBLIC INFORMATION
#LansingLibraryRocks By Terri Wojtalewicz, Library Director
2018 at the Lansing Community Library was another growth year. We saw a 26% increase in patron visits and a 46% increase in digital checkouts (eBook, audiobook, and movie downloads). Our patrons checked out 48,630 items with 20,662 patrons utilizing our free Wi-Fi. Our new library hours have been in in effect for a month now and seem to be a positive change for the community. Our new hours are: Monday Tuesday – Thursday Friday – Saturday Sunday
9am – 6pm 9am – 7pm 9am – 5pm Closed
The Winter Reading Program was a huge hit. We had 94 people read 1,958
books! Last year, we had 76 people reading 432 books. Many thanks to the Friends of the Library & the Twice the Ice Machine Co. for sponsoring the prizes this year. We couldn’t do it without our business partners in the community. If you are interested in sponsoring other events like the Reading Programs and special events throughout the year, just let us know. Our patron favorite programs are continuing in 2019. Check out the fun activities like our Lego Club, Kids Create, Thursday Evening Book Club,
Master Gardener Series, and Art Night Out. We have new Saturday programs beginning in February for toddlers through school-aged children. Be sure to stop by and check out the fun happening at the library. The Lansing Advisory Board will be hosting a Question & Answer Session on February 26th from 5pm – 6:30pm here at the library. We want to hear from you. Join us for some refreshments as you share your ideas, suggestions, and comments with us. The 2019 National Library Week theme is “Libraries = Strong Communities.” We will be celebrating this year the week of April 8. Be on the look out for the annual library bookmark contest. Information will be available at the library, on our website (www.lansingkslibrary.org), in our newsletter, and on Facebook. The next Friends of the Library Paint & Sip fundraiser will be on Fri.,
Pool Time This Summer – Are You In Compliance? By Rebecca Savidge, Building Inspector
Summertime is right around the corner, and with the warm weather comes pool time. Citywide, we have seen an increase in pools installed without meeting the required ordinances. These requirements are for any type of pool that is capable of holding 24” or more of water. Most people have the misconception that blow-up pools are exempt. A survey of the City has been completed and any pool not meeting these requirements will be receiving a reminder letter. A pool permit is also a requirement of the ordinance. The following are requirements for putting up a pool within the city of Lansing: 1. Pool/Hot Tub must be enclosed by minimum 5' fence (measured at the fence itself, meaning the fence
needs to be 5’ in height itself) with lockable gate. 2. Gate must be locked at all times when not in use. 3. No electrical overhead or underground power within 15' of pool/hot tub. 4. Electrical equipment must be used with GFCI outlet and cannot be used with more than a ten foot extension cord. 5. All pools/hot tubs must be 8' off of property lines. 6. Must call for inspections. Please be safe this summer and bring any non-permitted pool into compliance for your safety, as well as the safety of others. All that is needed to make application for a permit is a site drawing of proposed placement of the pool, with property lines and power designations on it. If you should have any questions, please feel free to contact Rebecca Savidge at 913-727-2400.
March 8. Doors open at 6 p.m. and painting begins at 6:30 p.m. Join us for a fun evening. The Friends organization provides light snacks and water. This is a BYOB, so you can bring whatever you choose to drink for the evening. To keep up with the latest going on at the Library you can sign up for the newsletter by going to our website (www.lansingkslibrary.org)
Remodeling? Have spring time projects? Just a reminder that certain work you do inside or outside of your home could require a permit. Some examples of work needing permits: -Accessory Structures -Pools -Fences -Decks -Additions or Remodeling/Restoring House -Basement Remodeling -Windows/Siding/Doors -Roofing A site plan, declaration of construction value, and plans for projects are needed when application is made for construction.
Reminders when doing construction: ** Any work constructed without a permit is subject to penalties and condemnation. ** Any contracted construction work should be completed by a city of Lansing licensed contractor. (Occupational License) **The city of Lansing requires that all persons performing electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work be properly licensed by the city of Lansing, Kansas (Trade License) **Homeowners can complete their own work as long as it passes adopted codes and they are the occupant of the property.
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