Category Archives: Announcements

2021 Golden Sower Winners Announced

Posted on May 4, 2021 by Denise

Picture Book Winner: Crash, Splash, or Moo! by Bob Shea Honor: This Is a Taco! by Andrew Cangelose, illus. by Josh Shipley              We Don’t Eat Our Classmates by Ryan T. Higgins Chapter Book Winner: Strongheart: Wonder Dog of the Silver Screen by Candace Fleming, illus. by Eric Rohmann … Continue reading →

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We Have Three Winners!!!

Posted on May 1, 2021 by Denise

Think way back to December 2020…I started a reading challenge called Snow Many Great Books! for all Nebraska residents ages 10 and older. Reading was completed by February 28, 2021. I was supposed to announce the winners in March. Life … Continue reading →

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Library Assistant Position – Part Time

Posted on April 23, 2021 by Denise

Maltman Memorial Library in Wood River is looking for a permanent part-time Library Assistant.  Must have technology skills and be willing to obtain a Nebraska Public Librarian Certificate through the Nebraska Library Commission.  Pick up an application at the library … Continue reading →

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Book Repair on a Budget

Posted on April 19, 2021 by Denise

Below is a link to the “Book Repair on a Budget” workshop that was held on Monday, April 19. During the workshop, I highlighted Kapco book repair products. Here is a link to their webpage. If you want to participate … Continue reading →

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Using YA Literature to Inspire Teen Girls Interests in STEM

Posted on April 19, 2021 by autumn

Do you find it difficult to include teens in your STEM or STEAM programs? Is it especially hard to find things that interest teenage girls? Join Dr. Melissa Cast-Brede as she shows you how to use YA Literature to inspire … Continue reading →

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Central Community College Summer and Fall Classes for LIS

Posted on April 2, 2021 by Denise
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Summer Reading Program Recordings

Posted on March 29, 2021 by Denise

Great News! The recordings of our Summer Reading Program workshop sessions are now available. They are located on the new Summer 2021 page on our System website. You will find the presentations and documents  from the workshops on that page, … Continue reading →

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

Posted on February 1, 2021 by Denise

It’s here! 2-1-21 Full S.T.E.A.M. Ahead February. We are focusing on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math programming for all ages, Preschool – Young Adults. In order to receive the activities in your Inbox, you need to belong to the … Continue reading →

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CPLS Office Closed on the Following Dates

Posted on December 24, 2020 by autumn

Just a reminder that we will be closed on the following dates to enjoy time with our loved ones. We hope everyone will take a moment to reflect on the many blessings we have in our lives despite enduring such … Continue reading →

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Public Library Accreditation and Certification Extensions

Posted on December 15, 2020 by Denise

In March of this year, we extended the Public Library Accreditation expiration dates for all public libraries by one year. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we are again extending the expiration dates, by one more year. So, there will … Continue reading →

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