Last spring I applied for the Emergency Connectivity Fund available to public libraries to provide hotspots and devices to patrons to use at home. This long process of applying is finally coming to an end and we are now starting the fun part…providing the Chromebooks and hotspots to our patrons!…
Butler Memorial Library applied for ARPA funds in 2021. We were awarded $4,026.00 to be used for a list of eligible projects that would support the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) goals. We chose to focus on two library needs. One, we have tablets for kids that are…
We hosted the Nebraska Library Commission’s Innovative Studio Grant Machines a couple years ago. Recently we were asked to chose a machine that we would like to have from this grant program and we chose the MakerBot 3D Printer as our number one choice and we got it! This MakerBot…
Our library has recently signed up to Overdrive Advantage. This is a way for our library to purchase eBooks and Audiobooks to add to our already existing Nebraska Overdrive and Libby apps. Why are we doing this? We are seeing an increase in the number of patrons that are checking…
Cornhusker State Industries delivered the last pieces to our puzzle this morning and I am so very excited to show you all the new Learning Studio! So fun to see this project come together and we are excited to use this room to Build, Make and Learn! Special thank you…
Little by little we have been receiving the items we purchased for the Children’s room. We have been waiting on the new rug which was said to be delivered but we had yet to actually receive it…until today! I went out the back door to take out the trash and…
One of my favorite quotes is “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try, try again.” I am happy to announce that it “only” took two tries to be selected to receive a Libraries Transforming Communities (LTC): Focus on Small and Rural Libraries grant! The American Library Association (ALA) has…
We have been working on updating our current library management system to enable patrons to have access to their own account anywhere they have internet access. This will allow you to view your checkouts, holds and fines. You will also be able to see when your books are due and…
A year ago the library board and I discussed the possibility of updating the libraries lights. Dan Baker came to our library and reviewed our options and gave us an estimate of what we could expect for costs. Later, when asked by an anonymous donor if we had any ideas…
I am excited to announce that Butler Memorial Library has been awarded the matching grant from the Kreutz Bennett Donor-Advised Fund for our children’s area update! The updates will include the addition of an adult reading chair, acoustic panels for sound control, a rug and a caddie with floor cushions…
