Maria Lawrence

Toddlers, teenagers and baby boomers congregated on the shady wraparound patio at Emporia Public Library Monday evening to twist, dip and dye their ways to a masterpiece tie-dye creation. Public Services Librarian Molly Chenault said, “Our summer theme is “Color Our World” and tie-dye seemed to fit in well. We’re recycling our 150th anniversary t-shirts for participants to use.

What do you get when you combine Kansas Day and National Puzzle Day? A Jigsaw Jam, of course, Kansas-themed! A Trox Gallery & Gifts, Emporia Main Street and Lyon County History Center collaboration produced Wednesday’s third installment of the popular Jigsaw Jam with a distinct Kansas flavor. Each year on January 29th, National Puzzle Day recognizes how exercising our brains with puzzles is just one of its many benefits, according to the national day calendar website.

Millets are small-seeded grains widely cultivated and consumed in many parts of the world. Although not very common in the US, in India, for example, millet is a staple that has been part of the country's cuisine for centuries. The nutri-cereals are rich in dietary fibre and other necessary nutrients required by the body. Millet has a good amount of phytochemicals, micronutrients, and protein, which have many health benefits.