Author Archives: Denise

New Book Club Set

Posted on September 4, 2023 by Denise

Yellowface by R. F. Kuang — 10 copies INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A REESE’S BOOK CLUB PICK “Hard to put down, harder to forget.” — Stephen King, #1 New York Times bestselling author White lies. Dark humor. Deadly consequences… Bestselling sensation Juniper Song is … Continue reading →

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Deb’s Preschool Projects – October

Posted on September 1, 2023 by Denise

Here at the System Office we know that time is valuable. Saving our CPLS librarians time is the driving force behind this new System Service. The cardstock owl craft for September went over really well and it is time to … Continue reading →

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Plain Speaking Newsletter – August / September

Posted on August 1, 2023 by Denise

Click here to see the newest edition of the Plain Speaking Newsletter. Registration for the first-ever biennial Conference is open! Spots are limited so register early. Take note of our new Storytime Crafts service and the new Book Club Sets … Continue reading →

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New Book Club Set

Posted on July 26, 2023 by Denise

Auld Public Library in Red Cloud donated a Book Set with 9 copies of this title to the Central Plains Library System. Call or email to reserve this interesting non-fiction title for your Book Club. About the Book In 1955 … Continue reading →

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CCC Announces Fall Online Classes for Library and Information Services Program

Posted on June 20, 2023 by Denise
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And the Winner is…

Posted on May 23, 2023 by Denise

Jennie Smith from Wilson Public Library in Cozad! On May 8, we offered a new Chicken Soup for the Soul book, titled The Advice That Changed My Life as a give-away. We had more than 20 people enter the random drawing. Congratulations, Jennie! The … Continue reading →

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month

Posted on May 3, 2023 by Denise

The stigma around mental health and treatment has long existed, even though this has started to change. Still, people hesitate to seek help or even talk about it with their loved ones for fear of being judged and facing unnecessary … Continue reading →

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Earth Day 2023

Posted on March 21, 2023 by Denise

Earth Day is an annual event celebrated around the world on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. First celebrated in 1970, it now includes events in more than 193 countries. These four brand new picture books pay tribute … Continue reading →

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CPLS Will Provide This Speaker for Your Library

Posted on March 10, 2023 by Denise

Would you like to have a live performance at your library this summer? Humanities Nebraska has many fine speakers, and David Marsh has a wonderful program that coordinates beautifully with this year’s Summer Reading theme. That program is titled Music … Continue reading →

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Youth Award Winners

Posted on February 14, 2023 by Denise

John Newbery Medal for the most outstanding contribution to children’s literature: Freewater, written by Amina Luqman-Dawson, is the 2023 Newbery Medal winner. The book is published by JIMMY Patterson/Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. Three Newbery Honor Books also were named: Iveliz … Continue reading →

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