Category Archives: Announcements

2019 Andrew Carnegie Medal Winners Announced

Posted on January 29, 2019 by Denise

The American Library Association has selected The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai as the winner of the 2019 Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Fiction, and Heavy: An American Memoir by Kiese Laymon as the winner of the 2019 Andrew … Continue reading →

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CPLS Office Closed for New Year Celebration

Posted on January 1, 2019 by Denise

The Central Plains Library System Office is closed for New Year’s Day on Tuesday, January 1, 2019. We will reopen on Wednesday, January 2, 2019.

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CPLS Office Closed for Holiday

Posted on December 21, 2018 by Denise

The Central Plains Library System Office will be closed December 24-25. We will reopen on Wednesday, December 26.

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Full S.T.E.A.M. Ahead Workshop

Posted on November 26, 2018 by autumn

Come learn all the fun ways to integrate S.T.E.A.M. into your library programs with this hands-on workshop! You will learn how to put the fun in learning with all the new items the CPLS office has added to their list … Continue reading →

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Summer Reading Workshops

Posted on November 26, 2018 by autumn

Central Plains Library System will be hosting the annual Summer Reading Program in two great locations this year!  With the theme of “A Universe of Stories” we will explore all the summer reading book picks, participate in some out-of-this-world arts … Continue reading →

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Holiday Closing

Posted on November 22, 2018 by Denise

The Central Plains Library System office will be closed on Thursday, November 22nd and Friday, November 23rd for the Thanksgiving Holiday. We will reopen at 8:00 am on Monday, November 26th. Happy Thanksgiving!

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Statistical Report Workshop

Posted on November 16, 2018 by autumn

It’s that time of the year again! “Holidays?” you may ask. No, silly! It’s time to complete the annual statistical survey through Bibliostat Collect! But have you ever wondered how to make the survey process easier? Do you know how … Continue reading →

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Veterans Day

Posted on November 9, 2018 by Denise

In honor of our veterans, active service members, POWs, MIA and their families, the Holdrege Area Public Library prepared a White Table Display.             The white cloth honors the soldiers’ pure hearts when they answer … Continue reading →

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Wii (We) Have Two Winners!

Posted on November 2, 2018 by Denise

We held a random drawing and are now ready to give away two complete Nintendo Wii Gaming Systems. The winners are: Julie Middendorf – Scotia Public Library and Heritage Center and Trysta Asche – Arcadia Public School Library The gaming … Continue reading →

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“Make”ing Learning Fun Workshop

Posted on September 27, 2018 by autumn

Do you want to take your makerspace up a notch but just don’t know how?  Does the thought of using new technology overwhelm you and you just don’t even know where to start? Join us for a fun-filled day of … Continue reading →

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