Elgin Public Library

On Friday, July 10, Elgin Public Library held a Noah’s Ark Workshop as a culminating activity for Summer Reading. We had 15 children participating. During the workshop, the children were read a story by Kimberly Young, then they brought their plush character to life by hand-stuffing it and wishing on a star. Kimberly Young finished the time with another story. Treats were then served. Everyone had a fun time!

 To wrap up our Summer Reading, Elgin Public Library will be hosting a Noah’s Ark Animal Workshop on Friday, July 10.   During the workshop, children will be read a storybook, then bring their plush character to life by hand-stuffing it and wishing on a star.  Each animal will come with everything needed to bring it to life including the fiberfill stuffing, rainbow wish star, birth certificate and take-home bag.  If you are interested in participating in our Noah’s Ark Animal Workshop please select which furry friend your child would like and send or bring the completed form and payment to Elgin Public Library.  Deadline has been moved to June 29.   Cost of each character is $15. Make checks payable to Elgin Public Library.

Name:  ______________________________________________              

    Blaze Dragon                                How many?  _______          

    Honey Horse                      How many?  _______

  Hailey Unicorn                   How many?  _______

  Rocky Dinosaur                    How many?  _______

                                                                                                                                                                                Total Cost   _________

If you have registered for the Summer Reading Packets, week #1 story and activity is ready for pick up at the library.

Activity packets for Summer Reading are ready and can be picked up today, June 8, from 4:00 to 7:00. Also if you need the code for the Reading Challenge, please call the library.

Happy Reading!!!!

We are using an internet-based system called Reader Zone for our Summer Reading Challenge.  You will need to

Search for Reader Zone at the app store.

Install the Reader Zone app on your device.

Make an account and add your reader(s).  You will need a code to join our program. To get the code you can call the library or stop in and pick up the information sheet. Happy Reading!!

This year our summer reading program will have a different look.  The theme for the 2020 Summer Reading Program is “Imagine Your Story” which features fantasy and fairy tales.  In lieu of story time and activity time we will be offering take home packets with crafts, links to read aloud stories and snacks.  If you want your child to participate in summer reading please take a few minutes to fill out a form that is posted on our website http://libraries.ne. gov/elgin or our face book page.  We will also be offering a summer reading challenge using an online app Reader Zone.  This is a free app to install and it will be the way you will keep track of all your reading minutes.  The library will have access to all your reading minutes and award prizes accordingly.  Summer reading will start on June 8 and run through July 3.  Participants need to be signed up by June 5, 2020.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScRdf2I4Iev4ON3LuE_qdETHycqWOqF1J2cOzFBqTueeNlaSQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

Elgin Public Library will open for public use on Wednesday, May13.  There will be certain restrictions in place at that time.   We will continue to offer call in and curbside service for those who do not feel comfortable coming into the library.

*  The library hours will remain the same.  Wednesday’s hours will continue to be from 1:00 to 5:00.  All other hours will be the same.

*  Items returned to the library should continue to be placed in the drop box before entering the building.  We do not want them brought to the circulation desk. 

*  Children may come in to check out books.  They will not be able to linger and play. 

*  The use of hand sanitizer, limiting the number of people in the library, wearing masks, quarantining of material, and social distancing will be other safety measures in effect.

We are anxious to see our patrons and hope that we will soon be able to remove the restrictions. 

Due to the COVID-19 virus the Elgin Public Library will be closing its doors as of April 1, 2020 until further notice.  Books will still be available.  Please call 843-2460 and talk to Barb or Dianne during regular library hours or leave a message and they will get back to you.  During this time there will be limited delivery available or curbside pickups.  Please check our website http://libraries.ne.gov/elgin  for updates and book availability (there is a link to our online catalog on the website).  Thank you for your understanding.