Author Archives: Denise

Puppets!!!

Posted on January 30, 2024 by Denise

The office of the Central Plains Library System is coordinating a state-wide group purchase of Folkmanis puppets [https://www.folkmanis.com/] this year. If you are interested in getting any of these amazing puppets to include in your story time or virtual programming … Continue reading →

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Deb’s Preschool Project – February

Posted on January 2, 2024 by Denise

Here at the System Office we know that time is valuable. Saving our CPLS librarians time is the driving force behind this popular System Service. The cardstock and pompom mitten project for January went over really well and now, it … Continue reading →

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Booklist Reader

Posted on December 21, 2023 by Denise

New Service from the System! You now have access to a publication called Booklist Reader. Click on this link and find your next book to purchase! Each month, issues are packed with author interviews, top 10 lists, essential reading lists, … Continue reading →

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New Book Club Set

Posted on December 11, 2023 by Denise

In 1960, a young woman discovers a freedom she never knew existed in this exhilarating, funny, and emotional novel by the bestselling author of She’s Up to No Good. When Marilyn Kleinman is caught making out with the rabbi’s son in … Continue reading →

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Register Now to Attend This Workshop

Posted on December 4, 2023 by Denise

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New Book Set Just Arrived at CPLS!

Posted on November 17, 2023 by Denise

The major motion picture based on this book is currently in theaters. The Central Plains Library System has a Book Set with 10 copies of this title available to borrow now! In the 1920s, the richest people per capita in … Continue reading →

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Magnifying Music

Posted on November 6, 2023 by Denise

Learn songs that incorporate movement, actions, American Sign Language, scarves, instruments, and more! This is an encore presentation from the CPLS Conference held at the Kearney Public Library on October 19th. If you were unable to attend the conference or … Continue reading →

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Free STEM Kits!

Posted on October 30, 2023 by Denise
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New Book Club Set – Great Plains Bison

Posted on October 18, 2023 by Denise

The Central Plains Library System has a set with 10 books. Call the office or email Denise or Deb to reserve this set for your Book Club. Nebraska Public Media Book Club Kit Inspired by the new Ken Burns documentary The … Continue reading →

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New Book Club Set

Posted on September 12, 2023 by Denise

The System has another new Book Club Set. We just received 8 copies of Schooled by Gordon Korman. Call or email if you would like to reserve this set. Capricorn Anderson had never watched a television show before. He’d never … Continue reading →

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