Elgin Public Library

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.

On Thursday, October 12 and Tuesday, October 24, we visited the Kindergarten at Elgin Public and St. Boniface. The stories The Magic of Kindness by Heddy Clark and Pop-Up Haunted House by Sam Taplin were read. The Magic of Kindness takes them on an adventure with the cat witches as they learn about the magic of kindness. The Pop-Up Haunted House has spooky surprises on every page. Following the stories, the class made haunted houses.

Come join us for a hayride on October 29, 2023. Everyone is welcome.

All 5th and 6th grade students

On Wednesday, Sept. 19 and Thursday Sept. 20, we visited the Preschool classrooms at St. Boniface and Elgin Public Schools.  We read the story “The Golden Acorn” by Katy Hudson.  It was about a squirrel who loves to win.  For the past eight years, she has always won the Golden Acorn Hunt – on her own.  But this year she has to be a team player.  Will she be able to do it?  The book centers around teamwork and the importance of friendship.  After reading the story, they all made their own golden acorn.  

Activity Time for the older children concluded on Thursday, June 29. We had approximately 28 children participate. The hour included a friendship salad, games and snacks. We enjoyed having Erica Brown from the Antelope County Extension office leading the activity times.

Story time wrapped up on June 28. We have had approximately 40 children attend story time throughout the month of June. On Wednesday, June 28, we ended with the book Holey Moley by Bethan Clarke and played some games. We all enjoyed the s’mores relay, feed the bear, duck, duck goose and roasting marshmallows. Thanks to all the moms for helping with the games.

We also would like to thank Tenley, Aubrey, McKenna, Chloe and Molly for helping with the crafts. A huge thank you to the moms who provided snacks for story time. It was greatly appreciated.