Arapahoe Public Library

Does your child need to read a book and take an AR test? Are you traveling somewhere and want to listen to a new audio book? Or maybe you just want to try something different that we don’t carry on our shelves? Try Overdrive! If you have an electronic device with access to the internet, you can pick an eBook or Audio book from thousands of options. There’s everything from mystery to romance, historical fiction, non-fiction and lots for kids and teens!

NE Overdrive is a FREE service to all of our patrons. You’ll never have late or overdue fees. Children in grades 5th-12th also have access to this service. To get started, all you need to log in is your patron id number and a PIN. Please call or visit the library to get started. Already have your login info? Just scroll over to the right hand side of this site and click on the digital collection for kids with content geared just for them. Or click on the download link which gives you access to every item. Happy browsing and downloading!

P.S.-check out our “For Kids and Teens” tab to do an AR search for the titles you’ve selected.

When you think about your library, what’s the first thing that comes to your mind? Books? Well, think again. Yes, books are our foundation. Your local library also offers access to the tools and technology essential to the economic and cultural lives of their communities. We help people apply for jobs and find information for their small businesses. We are a link to resources for people who are new to this community and are searching for answers to a range of questions from where to find housing, to information about local schools. We help kids and parents with their homework questions and provide resources to teachers at every age level. We bring programs, performers and resources to rural communities. Not everyone has access to wireless internet or owns the newest electronic device, but they can access those things here. Sometimes we leave the library to bring our resources to those who need them. The possibilities are unlimited!

That’s the theme for this year’s National Library Week:  Unlimited possibilities @ your library. During the week of April 13^th-18^th we’ll be having contests and giveaways. Hemelstrand’s and Arapahoe Floral will each be sponsoring a $20 gift certificate to two of our lucky contest winners. Stop in for your chance to play. There’s a lot going on during this week:  April 14^th is PJ Family Story Time at 7pm. Wear your PJ’s and bring your favorite stuffed animal or blankie. Kids and families will hear a story and leave with a bedtime snack.

On April 15^th from 5-7 pm Warren Dunlap, cowboy and Christian author will be doing a book signing and sale of his latest title I O You Ranch. As RW Hampton describes it, “Stir in romance, intrigue, twists and turns, and a message that put a lump in this cowboy’s throat and conviction in his heart!” Also stop by that evening to listen to the musical talent of local artist Tom Whipple.

An Ancestry.com training will be held the 16^th from 6-8pm for those who want to learn more about their family’s history. Then join us for a Family Movie Night on April 17th from 7-9 as we show Night at the Museum 3:  Secret of the Tomb. Please bring your lawn chairs and we’ll provide the popcorn. Unlimited possibilities here @ your local library!