Author Archives: Denise

October is National Reading Group Month

Posted on October 27, 2022 by Denise

Since 2007, Women’s National Book Association’s initiative, National Reading Group Month, has promoted the value of book discussion groups in October. The goals of National Reading Group Month (NRGM) are: increase public awareness of the joy and value of shared reading … Continue reading →

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National Friends of Libraries Week, October 16-22

Posted on October 5, 2022 by Denise

Friends of Libraries groups have their very own national week of celebration! United for Libraries will coordinate the 17th annual National Friends of Libraries Week Oct. 16-22, 2022. The celebration offers a two-fold opportunity to celebrate Friends. Use the time … Continue reading →

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Escape Room at NLA

Posted on September 7, 2022 by Denise
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New Board Members for CPLS

Posted on July 20, 2022 by Denise

Sharon Bohling, McCook, Library CustomerStephanie Branham, Orleans, Library DirectorLisa Mount, Grand Island, CCC Resource Center SupervisorKina Stefka, Sargent, School LibrarianJames Tidei, Kearney, Circulation Librarian Minutes from the Annual Meeting held in St. Paul on July 8, 2022.

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We Have Winners!

Posted on May 2, 2022 by Denise

Congratulations to the three Central Plains Library System libraries who won these collaborative sticker posters in a random drawing. More than 25 libraries entered.

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Wilson Public Library Installs Permanent StoryWalk

Posted on April 21, 2022 by Denise

In November 2021, Cozad’s Wilson Public Library was awarded a Nebraska Library Commission Library Improvement Grant for a permanent StoryWalk at Muny Park. This project is supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions … Continue reading →

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April is Financial Literacy Month

Posted on April 12, 2022 by Denise

The American Library Association, in collaboration with the FINRA Investor Education Foundation (FINRA Foundation), has released Thinking Money for All Kids: Diverse and Inclusive Reads to Teach Young People about Money, a free resource for library workers. Available now as a … Continue reading →

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ALA Announces 200 U.S. Libraries to Receive American Rescue Plan Humanities Funding

Posted on February 16, 2022 by Denise

Two of Central Plains Library System’s Libraries were awarded grants through this national program. They are the ONLY two public libraries in Nebraska to receive this funding. Congratulations go to Joy at the Ravenna Public Library and to Amy at the Hastings Public Library!! The University … Continue reading →

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Summer Reading Supplies

Posted on February 1, 2022 by Denise

If you love all the dies we have that coordinate with our Summer Reading theme and want to incorporate them in your displays, crafts, and programs, be sure to get your order in by MAY 13, 2022. Remember, CPLS will … Continue reading →

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Central Community College

Posted on December 23, 2021 by Denise

Library and Information Services classes are starting soon at Central Community College.

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