Elgin Public Library

Lego League will start again on Monday, January 8, for Kindergarten through second grade. It will go from 4:00 to 4:45.

On the following Monday, January 15, there will be Lego League for third through fifth grades. It will be held from 4:00 to 5:00.

We have missed you and hope to see you at Lego League.

Our last flight for Christmas Around the World was Monday, December 18. On this flight 32 children took a trip to discover Christmas in Australia. Our book for this week was entitled “An Aussie Night Before Christmas” by Yvonne Morrison and Kilmeny Niland. Upon arrival they learned that in Australia Santa flies in an “ute” pulled by eight mighty ‘roos (kangaroos). Santa was also dressed in a bit of a non-traditional way in his stubby red shorts and red flowered shirt! The kids also enjoyed making snow globes featuring “surfin’ Santa” followed up with a snack of Australian fairy bread. The Elgin Public Library would like to thank all the children who helped us celebrate Christmas Around the World and so until next year “Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night or from Australia “goodonya mates!”

Our last flight for Christmas Around the World will be Monday, December 18. We will be taking off at 4:00 and returning to Elgin at 5:00. Don’t miss our final flight. We will be going to . . . Wait, we are going to surprise you. See you Monday!!!

Kindergarten through 4th grade

Elgin Public Library will be taking another trip today, Monday, December 11 from 4:00 to 5:00. Last week we went to see how Germany celebrates Christmas. Come see where we will be traveling today.

Egin Public Library will be closed on Friday, December 8 for a funeral.

Stop by the fairgrounds this weekend for the Festival of Trees. The event is December 2 and 3 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Elgin Public Library has a tree with ornaments made by our own Lego League kids. Each ornament is made entirely from Legos. Come visit the Festival of Trees and support the Lego League kids.

Next week is Nebraska Library Week! We will be celebrating with cookies each day during our regular library hours. Come help us celebrate!

Elgin Public Library’s Hayride was held Sunday, November 5th. Approximately 56 people enjoyed the great weather and a ride around town.  Hayrides started at 2:00 and were given every half-hour.  The crowd also enjoyed S’mores, hot chocolate and board games at the library.  A huge thank you to Jerry Pelster for providing the tractor and hayrack as well as giving the rides. 

Elgin Public Library’s Hayride will be held this Sunday, November 5th. Hayrides will start at 2:00 on the east side of the library, not in front. Rides will be given every half-hour until 4:00. At least one parent must accompany their child under the age of 6.

The hayrack ride scheduled for this Sunday, October 29th has been rescheduled for Sunday November 5th due to the weather. Hope to see you all next Sunday November 5th.