Author Archives: Denise

Books2Kids First Book Special Promotion for New Registrations!

Posted on February 19, 2020 by Denise

As part of the Nebraska Library Commission’s Books2Kids Learning Initiative grant (http://nlc.nebraska.gov/grants/Books2Kids/ ), First Book has just made available a special incentive for NEW registrations. Everyone who registers for the first time in the First Book Marketplace will receive $25 … Continue reading →

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February Display Ideas

Posted on January 16, 2020 by Denise

February is nearly upon us. Time to get out the doilies and hearts. Everyone’s thoughts turn towards love and Valentines. Cover a bulletin board in a variety of sizes of pink and red hearts. Add these words “All You Need … Continue reading →

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Deadline to Host a Makerspace — February 3, 2020

Posted on December 26, 2019 by Denise

The Nebraska Library Commission’s Library Innovation Studios project features makerspace equipment that public libraries have been hosting for 20-week periods.  Thirty-one accredited public libraries in Nebraska have been selected to host one of four makerspace kits. This grant-funded project was … Continue reading →

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January Display Ideas

Posted on December 11, 2019 by Denise

Winter has set in and all I can think about is next year’s Summer Reading Program workshop. I hope this list of 10 displays, programs, and activities will keep you warm. National Slow Cooking Month January is National Slow-Cooking Month … Continue reading →

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Holiday Closing

Posted on November 26, 2019 by Denise

The Central Plains Library System will close at noon on Wednesday, November 29th and will be closed on Thursday and Friday for the Thanksgiving Holiday. Happy Turkey Day!

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Tomorrow’s Workshop Cancelled

Posted on November 25, 2019 by Denise

The workshop that was scheduled for TOMORROW (November 26) in Hastings has been cancelled. This is due to the incoming Winter Storm Warning that is scheduled to hit our area starting tomorrow morning and continuing throughout the day with an … Continue reading →

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2019 Teens’ Top Ten Titles

Posted on October 29, 2019 by Denise

The final list of titles for the Teens’ Top Ten were announced. They are: 1. #MurderTrending by Gretchen McNeil. 2. Wildcard by Marie Lu. 3. The Cruel Prince by Holly Black. 4. Thunderhead by Neal Shusterman. 5. Children of Blood … Continue reading →

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November Display Ideas

Posted on October 10, 2019 by Denise

The weather today is making me think of November. Cold weather and mustaches. Odd combination…I know. The cold weather is obvious and it will soon be No-Shave November. Print pictures of Victorian-era men with their top hats and mustaches on … Continue reading →

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2020 NLC Grants are Open for Applications

Posted on August 19, 2019 by Denise

Do you have a program or project you would like to see funded? The Nebraska Library Commission has made funding available for four grants for 2020: Youth Grants for Excellence, Internship, Library Improvement, and Continuing Education & Training. Applications are … Continue reading →

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September Display Ideas

Posted on August 6, 2019 by Denise

Library Card Sign-Up Month Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story 4 characters Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Bo Peep and friends are joining ALA on an adventure to promote the value of a library card. They’ll be reminding the public that signing up … Continue reading →

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