Category Archives: News

Resources About Bullying

Bullying is not just a “school issue.” Teens are faced with it every day, whether it is as the victim, the perpetrator, or a bystander. The public library is a summer safe haven for many teenagers. Librarians have the opportunity … Continue reading

Posted in News | Leave a comment

What to do about smoky books?

Options offered by Megan Griffiths from the Gerald R Ford Conservation Center in Omaha: * Put the books into an air-tight container (such as a large plastic box) with a small amount of “kitty litter” (aka Fuller’s earth). The kitty … Continue reading

Posted in News | Leave a comment

2015 State of America’s Libraries

State of America’s Libraries report has been released by the American Library Association.

Posted in News | Leave a comment

Week of Weeding Winner

Betty Warnke, librarian at Callaway Public Schools, won the Week of Weeding drawing for a new Kindle.  Congratulations, Betty!

Posted in News | Leave a comment

Ten reasons you should resolve to use your library every day in 2015

This is a great article from the Huffington Post: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/overdrive/the-top-10-ways-your-libr_b_6511320.html

Posted in News | Leave a comment

CPLS Board

Left to right:  Tim Johnson, Pat Hughes, Kathy Thomsen, Debra Moninger, Judy Hagan, Shawna Lindner, Dixie Codner, Jody Crocker, Sky Seery, Megan Svoboda, Mo Khamouna Absent: Kristi Hagstrom, Robyn Johnston, Rochelle Krueger, Julia VanMeter

Posted in News | Leave a comment