Category Archives: Announcements

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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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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Book Set Available to Borrow

Posted on June 7, 2024 by Denise
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We Have a Winner!

Posted on May 28, 2024 by Denise

…And it is Judy Hagan, Director at the Atkinson Public Library. Thank you to everyone who entered the drawing for this book.

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New Book Club Set

Posted on May 24, 2024 by Denise

Hastings Public Library donated a Book Set to the Central Plains Library System. It is a nonfiction title by Bruce Goldfarb. We have 7 copies and the audiobook. 18 Tiny Deaths: The Untold Story of the Woman Who Invented Modern … Continue reading →

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CE Grant Applications Due May 10th

Posted on May 1, 2024 by Denise

Continuing Education and Training Grants  CE Grant Applications are open! This application is for CE activities that are happening AFTER July 1, 2024. Applications due: May 10th Details about the grant, along with the application forms can be found in the link … Continue reading →

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April/May Newsletter

Posted on April 1, 2024 by Denise

The April/May edition of the Plain Speaking Newsletter is ready to read. There is a LOT of free stuff in this one and several pages of resources for your Summer Reading Program. You can even win a $100 Amazon Gift Card. Check … Continue reading →

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CPLS Summer Reading Workshop Rescheduled

Posted on March 25, 2024 by Denise

Due to the possibility of difficult driving conditions, the Central Plains Library System is postponing our final Summer Reading Program workshop from Wednesday, March 27, to Tuesday, April 2. Pretty much everything else will remain the same. This workshop is designed … Continue reading →

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Booklist Reader

Posted on March 22, 2024 by Denise

New Issue! The System provides access for our Member Librarians 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 … Continue reading →

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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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