It’s Di-November! We welcomed young paleontologists into the library to discover more about one of our favorite subjects-dinosaurs. Children “dug” for fossils, made fossil imprints, investigated gems and even tracked down some very big reptiles.
As part of our Community Needs Response Plan, the library is collaborating with local volunteers and the Arapahoe-Holbrook Public Schools to begin Reading Buddies. The goal is to promote literacy for our younger population with the help of our community. Each month, the school will bring two classes of children…
Toddler Time is back! For children ages 2-5 years old and their caregivers, we read a sweet story, make a simple craft, and then play. Our theme this time was all about corn! Thanks to Ag Valley for donating an entire bucket of it. Everyone got to take home their…
Our Little Free Library received a fresh coat of paint, thanks to our summer helpers Hannah and Anna! The Little Free Library is located at the South Park Walking Trail and RV Park on the south side of Arapahoe. The idea is to “take a book, leave a book.” It’s…
It’s that time of year again; time to get your school supplies! Thanks to a collaboration with Tri Valley Health Systems and the Arapahoe Chamber of Commerce, a variety of school supplies are available to all school children in our local area, and at no cost. Local businesses have donated…
As part of what we have nicknamed our “tiny buy mighty” group of one sweet young lady, the library visited the local floral shop as part of our summer reading program. While this “group” might be small, we have seen amazing things happening and have so enjoyed our time together….
The Summer Reading Program began in May and lasts for six weeks. There is a program for all ages! Toddler Time on Tuesdays in June, Teens also meet in June, Preschool-6th Grade meet May-June and adults get the chance to read all summer long and earn some free pizza! Stop…
Kitchen Science with UNL Extension Educators began this month at the library. Each week, a group of young scientists will experiment with items found in their kitchens to make (hopefully) edible projects. This week, the group discovered how butter is made. They got quite the workout by shaking heavy cream…
The Friends of the Arapahoe Public Library are hosting the annual Fairy Tale Ball on February 18th from 3-5pm! Young ladies and their special guys are encouraged to attend. Dress is semi-formal. A complimentary long stem flower is given with each RSVP. Photo ops, dancing and ice cream sundaes make…
We’re graduating this next semester from Lego Club to basically an everything club! For children in 3rd-6th grades. We meet after school on Tuesdays until 5pm. A simple snack is served and then children have the opportunity to play with friends while they use their imaginations. Registration is required. Come…
