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May is Mental Health Awareness Month

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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Latest Edition of Plain Speaking (April/May 2023)

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New Board Members for CPLS

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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Wilson Public Library Installs Permanent StoryWalk

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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Plain Speaking Newsletter (April/May 2022 Edition)

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

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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Plain Speaking Newsletter Feb/March 2022 Edition

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Central Community College

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

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Plain Speaking August/September 2021

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Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF)

The FCC’s Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) is a new, one-time $7.17 billion program included as part of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. It will help K-12 schools and public libraries provide the tools and services their communities need … Continue reading

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