Author Archives: Denise

Penguin Random House & United for Libraries Announce New Grants for Friends of Libraries

Posted on October 24, 2024 by Denise

In celebration of National Friends of Libraries Week, we’ve teamed up with Penguin Random House to announce new grants for Friends Groups serving rural and small libraries across the country. Grants of $500 and $1,000 (totaling $25,000), will be awarded to support libraries in need. In addition, … Continue reading →

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Apply Now to Receive Up to $10,000 in Digital Literacy Funding from PLA

Posted on October 7, 2024 by Denise

Digital Literacy Workshop Incentives The Public Library Association (PLA) has expanded digital literacy funding opportunities and resources for public libraries, powered by a generous $2.7 million contribution from AT&T. Applications for the PLA Digital Literacy Workshop Incentives are open through Friday, October … Continue reading →

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Make a Cemeterrarium!

Posted on September 26, 2024 by Denise

If you watch the recording, don’t forget to turn in one CEU.

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Deb’s Preschool Projects

Posted on September 9, 2024 by Denise

Get ready for October with this spooky craft. Please email Deb at cplsasst@gmail.com with the number of craft kits you need. The children will assemble this quick and easy craft with the glue of your choice. This project will fit … Continue reading →

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Regional Jigsaw Puzzle Competiton

Posted on September 5, 2024 by Denise

Click here for a printable registration form.

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New Edition of Booklist Reader

Posted on August 9, 2024 by Denise

Click on the cover to read the full edition.

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Deb’s Preschool Project

Posted on August 1, 2024 by Denise

These craft projects feature shapes made by the System’s die cuttingequipment. Our intent is to save our CPLS librarians valuable timeeach month. Place your order for the craft materials before theposted deadline by emailing Deb at cplsasst@gmail.com. There is nocharge … Continue reading →

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Holdrege Area Public Library seeks new Director

Posted on July 15, 2024 by Denise

Thriving Midwestern community with a population of 5,900 is seeking a library director. Must be an energetic individual with a strong public service orientation to supervise and develop staff, prepare and manage budget, maintain community relationships, assist with programming development, … Continue reading →

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PBS Books

Posted on June 12, 2024 by Denise

I recently found, and personally subscribed to, this YouTube Channel, PBS Books. I thought maybe it would be new to you, too!

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We Have Another Winner!

Posted on June 10, 2024 by Denise

…And it is Keri Anderson, Director at the Hoesch Memorial Library in Alma. Thank you to everyone who entered the drawing for this guided journal.

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