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New Games to Borrow

Posted on December 10, 2024 by Denise

Blokus XL is the perfect strategy game for the whole family — it takes less than a minute to learn with fun challenges for all ages! Players take turns placing their 21 pieces on the board: each piece must touch … Continue reading →

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Booklist Reader

Posted on December 21, 2023 by Denise

New Service from the System! You now have access 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 lists, … Continue reading →

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New Book Club Set – Great Plains Bison

Posted on October 18, 2023 by Denise

The Central Plains Library System has a set with 10 books. Call the office or email Denise or Deb to reserve this set for your Book Club. Nebraska Public Media Book Club Kit Inspired by the new Ken Burns documentary The … Continue reading →

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New Book Club Set

Posted on September 4, 2023 by Denise

Yellowface by R. F. Kuang — 10 copies INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A REESE’S BOOK CLUB PICK “Hard to put down, harder to forget.” — Stephen King, #1 New York Times bestselling author White lies. Dark humor. Deadly consequences… Bestselling sensation Juniper Song is … Continue reading →

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Library Game Nights

Posted on November 4, 2022 by Denise

Tabletop and board games aren’t just for rainy days or awkward family events anymore. As the game industry grows, people of all ages are jumping to play “the original social network.” In our ever-increasing technological world, playing old-school games is … Continue reading →

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October is National Reading Group Month

Posted on October 27, 2022 by Denise

Since 2007, Women’s National Book Association’s initiative, National Reading Group Month, has promoted the value of book discussion groups in October. The goals of National Reading Group Month (NRGM) are: increase public awareness of the joy and value of shared reading … Continue reading →

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Do You Need A Disclaimer?

Posted on August 17, 2020 by Denise

A question that has been coming up frequently now that libraries are opening to the public is whether or not there should be a disclaimer stating that the library is not responsible should a visitor or patron become ill with … Continue reading →

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Central Nebraska Digital Cooperative

Posted on September 5, 2017 by Sharon

  What digital products are available to my library through the Co-op:        The two products that the Co-op requires purchasing in order to join are Zinio Digital magazines and Recorded Books’ OneClickDigital downloadable audiobook titles.  Who belongs to the Central … Continue reading →

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Book Club Speed Dating

Posted on January 10, 2017 by Sharon

Check out this program idea from Lawrence Public Library: https://www.booklistonline.com/RA-Showcase-Book-Club-Speed-Dating-Kenn-Polli/pid=8667764

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Reviewing: E-Galleys and ARC’s

Posted on June 28, 2016 by Sharon

Want to read and review some wonderful books before they are available to the general public?  Check into one or more of the online services that supply E-galleys and ARC’s (Advanced Reader Copy).  I use two of these services:  Edelweiss … Continue reading →

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