The Atchison County Library is staying busy this summer with a number of activities. Besides their main event, the summer reading program for children, the library will also once again be sponsoring its Books & Breezes Giant Kite Festival. This second annual event will take place from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, August 2, 2026, at the Gould Peterson Municipal Airport east of Tarkio, Missouri. Bring your lawn chairs, picnic baskets, and enjoy this family-friendly event. Admission is free. However, a suggested $5.00 per person or free-will donation for admission will be graciously accepted. Senior citizens and children under the age of three are free. Vendors are also welcome to set up and sponsors are needed. To sign-up to be a vendor or a sponsor, contact Jennifer at director@aclibrary.net or 660-744-5404. This special event supports the future of the Atchison County Library, including the new facility in Rock Port.

The Great American Kite Company will be putting on the show. This is a family-run business from Chillicothe, Missouri, that owns one of the nation’s largest collections of giant kites. Owner Sean Beaver described the company as specializing in producing, planning and managing giant kite displays and festivals with over 15 years of “once-in-a-lifetime” kite shows. Attendees will experience perfect views featuring colorful kites soaring through the sky.

Community members are encouraged to bring their own kites to participate in public kite flying. A retail kite store will also be available on-site, offering a variety of kites for purchase so families can continue the fun at home. For updates on event details, vendor announcements, and more, follow the official event page on  Facebook, the Atchison County Library Facebook page, or youseemore.com/acl.